Private Client Tax Trainee (ATT/CTA) - Inverness - September 2026
We’re looking for university graduates wanting to start their career in personal tax as a trainee, studying towards the ATT/CTA qualification. This role is offered under a Level 7 apprenticeship and will take three years to complete.
About The Team
The Tax Services Group (TSG) is a national team operating across our nine UK offices. The team delivers high-quality compliance and advisory services to a wide range of private clients, including those with UK and offshore interests, property owners, business owners, partnerships and trusts.
About Your Role
Qualifying combines exams with valuable work experience. Personal tax professionals help individuals pay the right amount of tax to stay compliant. This includes preparing and filing tax returns and reporting tax to Revenue authorities such as HMRC.
You’ll work in a friendly and progressive team on tasks such as:
* Preparing and filing tax returns
* Carrying out manual reconciliation of tax liabilities
* Liaising with clients over the phone or in person
The client base is varied and includes domestic and international clients, offering an exciting and complex portfolio.
You’ll receive excellent training and support for your studies. We use top-class tuition centres and organise our own off-site trainee programmes. You’ll have opportunities to meet and socialise with trainees across all offices.
What You'll Need
* 2:1 (expected or obtained) in any discipline
* A minimum of 120 UCAS points in your A Levels (or equivalent)
* A minimum of 6 (or B) in GCSE Maths and English Language (or equivalent)
About The Qualification
We offer a three-year ATT/CTA training contract under a Level 7 apprenticeship, with a view to becoming a chartered tax adviser. Studying as an apprentice won’t extend the time to complete the qualification; it provides a defined study pathway to maximise success. You’ll gain technical knowledge and key skills/behaviours to maximise your potential in the role.
What We’ll Offer You
We provide a mix of core and flexible benefits designed to save you money and make your life easier.
Core Benefits
* Annual leave allowance increases with service length
* 35-hour working week with core hours of 10am–4pm
* Contributory pension plan (we’ll contribute 5% of salary on a matched basis from the date you join)
* Life assurance cover based on 4 x annual salary
* Home working allowance of £25 per month
* Profit-Sharing Plan (typically around £1,000)
* Paid overtime or time off in lieu
Flexible Benefits
* Agile working policy: up to three days per week work-from-home
* Health assessments, GP support, cancer screening, and BUPA health cash plan
* Critical illness cover, dental, and travel insurance
* Techscheme, Cyclescheme, and Gymflex schemes
* Workplace ISA
* Paid travel expenses when working at offices other than your contracted office
* Generous referral bonuses for bringing in clients or colleagues
We’re committed to being an inclusive employer with a strong focus on equality, diversity and inclusion (ED&I). You’ll have opportunities to join employee networks and our ED&I community.
Who We Are
Saffery is a partner-led, people-focused firm of chartered accountants, tax and business advisers. Since 1855 we’ve built long-term relationships with diverse, high-profile clients. As a member of Nexia, we have access to global insights with local relevance. We foster an informal, inclusive culture where people can be themselves and pursue rewarding careers. When you work with Saffery, you’re part of a team that values you as a person, not just a role.
Want to know more? Life at Saffery offers a welcoming, supportive environment where your individual personality and style can shine.
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