Graduate, Tax

We have a new and exciting graduate opportunity for a financial services tax graduate to join our team in the central belt of Scotland for our August 2024 starts.

Our team of sharp minds have unique skills, talents and aspirations, but we have common goals too and we are looking for like-minded people to help us reach those goals.

Our people drive our success, and our Graduates are no exception. We want everyone to become a leader of their work and their learning. As part of one of the United Kingdom’s largest independent accountancy and business advisory firms, you will get hands on client experience, with full support to achieve your potential, and responsibility from day one.

With over 16,000 clients across eight services and 14 sectors, there’s always going to be an exciting challenge to push you out of your comfort zone, if that’s what you want. Our training programme – Your JC Path – allows you to get exactly where you want to be.

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Our Financial Services Tax team has a diverse and thriving portfolio of notable fund clients based in Scotland, the Regions, London as well as overseas who expect a tailored and focused approach to tax advice. We help and support our clients by identifying their key tax concerns and advising on strategies to address those concerns.

We help clients with a wide range of issues, from advising on the establishment of new funds, providing tax compliance services throughout the life of the fund and supporting on fund transactions. Financial Services tax matters can be extremely challenging and often involve complex interactions between the principal taxes as well as international taxes which requires liaising with overseas advisors.

Primary responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation of UK partnership and corporation tax compliance;
• Assist with the provision of tax advice in all aspects of UK investment fund advisory work:
  • Drafting advisry reports on the establishment of fund structures, restructuring of investment managers and the acquisition / disposal of investments;
  • Wrking to client, or Partner, set deadlines to deliver completed reports; and
  • Prviding clients with ad-hoc advice on day-to-day planning issues
• Undertaking technical research projects with support of management;
• Establishing and managing both internal and external relationships; and
• Involvement in business development and marketing initiatives.

What we look for

You will be a recent Graduate with (or working towards) a first class or 2:1 honours degree in any subject.

Alongside this you will have a growth mindset and a passion for learning. You will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail and take pride in your work. Good time management, problem solving skills and the ability to make sound judgements are essential along with a can-do approach.

What we offer

Our three-year Graduate training programme offers experience, responsibility, and support from the start. Our Graduates are currently following training programmes in:

• ICAS
• ACCA
• ATT / CTA (specialist tax)

To ensure you successfully complete your qualification, you will receive full study support which includes generous study leave. Following the training period, we offer hybrid working with the option of working from the office and home. As well as other company benefits including but not exhaustive to; a competitive salary, personal pension scheme, annual leave, life assurance and mentoring and learning and development. Click here to see what’s on offer at Johnston Carmichael. We look forward to receiving your application.