Private Client Tax Trainee (AAT/CTA) - Peterborough - September 2026
Saffery Peterborough, England, United Kingdom
We’re seeking ambitious individuals from all backgrounds to join our team as a trainee, studying towards the ATT/CTA qualification.
Who We Welcome We recognise that talent comes from different paths, so we encourage applications from recent school leavers or career changers. We do not expect applicants to have any prior relevant work experience.
About The Programme Our training contract takes three and a half years to complete with full support and access to first-class tuition centres.
What You'll Do
* Work in the Tax Services Group (TSG), a national team across nine UK offices delivering tax compliance and advisory services to high net worth private clients, including those with UK and offshore interests, property owners, business owners, partnerships and trusts.
* Prepare and file tax returns, perform manual reconciliation of tax liabilities, and liaise with clients by phone or in person.
* Develop through mentorship, structured training, off-site trainee programmes, and regular social events.
What You'll Need
* A minimum of 120 UCAS points from your top 3 A Levels (or equivalent), excluding General Studies and AS Levels.
* A minimum of 6 (or B) in GCSE Maths and English Language (or equivalent).
* We welcome applications from candidates who are AAT qualified. Please include qualification details in the academic section.
* If you have over 12 months relevant experience within a training contract at another firm, consider exploring part-qualified opportunities on our Experienced Hire vacancy page.
What We’ll Offer You
* Competitive salary & paid overtime or time off in lieu
* Profit-sharing scheme (approx. £1,000 per year)
* Generous annual leave & flexible work arrangements
* Contributory pension plan (5% salary match)
* Buddy scheme and/or line manager support
* Agile working policy (up to three days working from home; first few months may need more time in office for training)
* Health assessments, GP access, & cancer screenings
* Access to mental health & wellbeing resources
* Mentorship & career progression opportunities
* Participation in Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I) programme
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 across varied sectors. As a member of Nexia, we have access to global insight while maintaining an informal and inclusive culture where people can be themselves and enjoy rewarding careers.
We’re committed to supporting your journey and helping you grow within a collaborative team.
Ready to start?
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What To Know Before You Apply
* Familiarise yourself with our recruitment process by visiting How to apply - Saffery
* Consider practising psychometric tests and preparing for competency-based interviews
* You may apply to one programme per recruitment season; if unsuccessful, try again next year
* If you’ve experienced extenuating circumstances, contact EarlyCareersTalent@saffery.com before applying
* Please include details of reasonable adjustments needed in the application form
* We may reimburse travel expenses if selected for an in-person interview
* If offered a place, plan start dates to allow training and onboarding
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