Tax Trainee / Tax Assistant
📍 Glasgow City Centre
Are you looking to build a long-term career in tax with a firm that will invest in your development from day one?
A highly respected independent firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors is looking to recruit either a Graduate Tax Trainee or en experienced Tax Assistant to join its established and growing Tax team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop into a well-rounded tax professional, gaining exposure to both corporate and personal tax from the outset. Unlike many trainee roles that specialise too early, you'll receive broad experience across multiple tax disciplines while working alongside experienced tax specialists and Partners.
Whether you're about to graduate or have already gained some experience within practice, you'll be joining a firm with an excellent reputation for developing its people and supporting long-term careers.
Why join?
You'll gain experience across a varied portfolio of clients including:
- Owner-managed businesses
- Entrepreneurial companies
- Corporate groups
- Business owners and shareholders
- High-net-worth individuals
Working on both compliance and advisory assignments, you'll build a strong technical foundation that will open doors throughout your tax career.
The firm will also fully support your professional development through ATT and CTA study support, helping you progress towards becoming a qualified Tax Adviser.
What you'll be doing
Working alongside experienced members of the Tax team, you'll:
- Prepare tax computations, returns and supporting schedules across both Corporate and Personal Tax
- Assist with a wide range of tax compliance and advisory assignments
- Liaise directly with clients to obtain information and respond to day-to-day queries
- Build relationships with HMRC and colleagues across the wider firm
- Support research projects and technical advisory work
- Develop your tax knowledge through structured training and practical experience
- Work closely with Managers, Directors and Partners in a collaborative environment
No two days are the same, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys learning and solving problems.
About you
You'll ideally be either:
- A recent graduate with a minimum 2:1 degree (or equivalent predicted result), or
- An existing Tax Assistant looking to broaden your experience and continue your professional studies.
You'll also bring:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A naturally curious and analytical mindset
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- A genuine interest in tax and a desire to build a long-term career in the profession
- The confidence to work both independently and as part of a close-knit team
Previous experience in tax isn't essential for graduates, although experience gained within an office, finance or customer-facing environment would be beneficial.
What you'll receive
- Full ATT and CTA study support
- Structured on-the-job training from experienced tax professionals
- Exposure to both Corporate and Personal Tax
- Excellent mentoring from Managers, Directors and Partners
- A collaborative and supportive team culture
- Modern city centre offices with excellent transport links
- Genuine long-term career progression within a respected independent practice
Salary £competitive. If you're looking for a career where you'll continue learning every day, work with a diverse range of clients and develop into a highly skilled tax professional, we'd love to hear from you.