Tax - Tax Reporting - School Leaver Apprentice - Manchester - 1 September 2026

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. About Forvis Mazars Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. In the UK, Forvis Mazars spans 14 offices and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future. You’ll join a collaborative and inclusive team supported to grow your skills, explore new opportunities, and contribute from day one. You’ll work with a diverse client base, develop meaningful connections, and gain experience beyond your local team. Together, we grow, belong and impact. Tax at Forvis Mazars We’re dedicated to helping you build a rewarding career. We value your expertise, experience, and ambition, encouraging you to bring ideas and creativity to our national tax team. About the Tax Reporting Team The Tax Reporting team focuses on a broad range of corporate clients, meeting their tax advisory and compliance needs amid fast‑paced economic change and complex legislation in the UK and overseas. Our corporate clients include listed multinationals, entrepreneurial businesses and domestic owner‑managed businesses. Hear From Our Trainee, Rian Joining the Corporate Tax team has meant I have been able to work on a wide range of clients and gain valuable experience. The team has helped me develop my technical skills as well as support me through my exam period whilst transitioning into working life. Role Overview As a school leaver apprentice, the Tax Trainee training contract spans four years. The role assists in corporate tax compliance and advisory services, preparing corporation tax computations and returns, and providing bespoke advice to clients. Responsibilities Learn how to use Alphatax (the tax software) and processes to prepare corporation tax computations and returns and learn how to prepare tax numbers for financial statements. Develop a thorough understanding of financial statements and the nature of clients' business to complete corporation tax computation. Be able to obtain relevant information from other departments and clients whilst building good communication with both. Help write reports and produce other client deliverables to assist the client in explaining issues, risks and solutions in easily understandable language that they can act on. Support the team with client relationships and requests. By the end of the fourth year: manage a structured client portfolio focusing on tax reporting; work on a range of different tax reporting and advisory engagements across UK tax covering various technical areas; develop deep technical knowledge of UK tax legislation; coach and lead junior team members; understand operation of different corporate entities across sectors; manage tax reporting engagements including planning, budgeting and project‑managing service lines; develop understanding of control and risk management procedures; support business development to bring new client wins. Qualifications On track or have obtained A-level, BTEC or equivalent qualifications; excellent academic performance important. Deep curiosity to learn new things and naturally inquisitive. Ability to think critically, solve problems and share knowledge with others. A commitment to self‑development and learning. High sense of ownership of duties and high responsibility levels to deliver on promises. Always strives for improvement; enthusiastic and respectful of diversity and integrity. Works well under pressure with a positive, can‑do attitude. Excellent time‑management skills. Willingness to travel and adhere to an adaptable working environment. Learning and Development Fully funded professional qualification: ACA/CTA. Coaching, mentorship and one‑on‑one guidance support growth, belonging and impact. Time off to study, blended training approach (in‑person and virtual learning). Buddy allocated before joining. Comprehensive quality training and development to grow professionally in client, digital, technical and professional excellence. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion At Forvis Mazars, diversity, equity and inclusion are central values. We value unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences, promoting an environment where you can grow, belong and make an impact. Next Steps Roles will be closed as soon as we find the right people, so submit your application soon. Start date is 1 September 2026. If you are an international applicant and/or require a visa, please view our FAQs before applying. #J-18808-Ljbffr