Accounting Graduate Job – Tax Trainee

Alexander & Co is an award-winning dynamic firm that has become one of the North West’s leading independent firms of chartered accountants, tax advisors and business consultants. Our accounting graduate job is looking for someone to work in out tax department as a tax trainee.

In 2020, Alexander & Co was crowned the best tax advisory firm in the UK in the Accountancy Age Resilience Awards. We have also been recognised as one of the best businesses to work for, having been shortlisted as Employer of the year, in the Business Desk’s prestigious Business Masters Awards 2022. Importantly, this is not limited to accountants and tax advisors, but across all businesses in the region, making it even more prestigious.

Our reputation has been built up over many years, and we pride ourselves in the personal service we provide to our diverse range of clients and also recognise the important contribution all our team members make to the company.

With modern, spacious offices in the heart of Manchester city centre, we provide an excellent working environment for our tax team which is offering this job for an accounting graduate.

Working at Alexander & Co you can be sure of support and encouragement to progress you career, whilst at the same time gaining vital experience in your day-to-day work.

Some of the benefits of working at Alexander & Co include:

A flexible workstyle
Grade A working environment with modern office in the heart of the city centre
Generous annual/study leave including Christmas shutdown
Regular team social events
A supportive team with a fun working environment
Career progression, with structured learning and training programs across all levels

Accounting Graduate Job – Tax Trainee – About the role

Working in our Manchester city centre office, we are accepting applications for graduates wishing to pursue a career in tax and gain the prestigious Chartered Accountant (ACA) professional qualification. There will also be an opportunity to gain the Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA) qualification, either concurrently or after completion of ACA.

The three-year training contract involves a comprehensive study and work experience programme. Full training and exam support, using specialised training companies, will be given to the successful applicants. We offer paid study leave in addition to your annual and statutory holiday entitlement.

Our client base is diverse and ranges in size from large companies to small sole traders. As a result, we can offer a wider exposure to a variety of work experiences than many similar firms. We offer a hands-on advisory service to our clients, you will benefit from direct client contact and the chance to make a real contribution to their affairs.

Who we are looking for our Accounting Graduate Job – Tax Trainee

Applicants should have a high UCAS tariff score, or equivalent and a 2i honours degree.

We are looking for individuals who are:

Self-motivated and able to take ownership of projects and drive them through to completion
Excellent communicators with the interpersonal skills required to work with clients at all levels
Problem-solvers; the ability to consider matters critically and to think outside the box
Good time managers with the ability to work to tight deadlines and to manage deadlines on multiple projects
Able to thrive in an environment where you will be advising on a very wide range of matters. Being frequently outside your comfort zone and having to research/learn new areas.
An average of 3 B’s or better at A level

Applicants are welcomed across all degree subjects.

We are not able to sponsor any applicants from overseas for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.