Trainee Tax Consultant

Trainee Tax Consultant – Graduate ACA/CTA Training Programme

Locations:
Our 2026 graduate programme places will be based in either our
Birmingham
or
Manchester
offices (specify your preferred location on your application)

Taxation is a constantly changing and high-profile field. Here at Claritas Tax, we can offer you the opportunity to work in tax advisory, giving you a deep understanding of tax and how business transactions can be affected by tax law. Our work is predominately project and solution based, requiring daily problem solving and the application of complex tax law to the wide variety of commercial situations.

Who are we ...

Claritas Tax are the UK's largest independent specialist tax advisory firm with offices in Birmingham, Manchester, London, Nottingham, Glasgow and Bristol. We work with the directors and owners of businesses, private equity firms, venture capitalists and high net worth individuals to help them achieve their commercial and personal objectives. To do this, we take time to understand their requirements and situation and then provide them with solutions. In such a way, we help clients achieve their objectives tax efficiently taking into account our duties to them and society.

Over the last few years, we have won numerous awards, including Independent Tax Firm of the Year and Best Employer in Tax at the Taxation Awards, and were voted Best Specialist Services Team of the Year at the Midlands Dealmakers Awards for the last two years. We have also won North West Tax Advisory Firm of the Year 2024, Midlands Tax Advisory Firm of the Year 2024 and 2025 and East Midlands Tax Advisory Firm of the Year 2024 at the Rainmaker Awards. We have also been listed in The Sunday Times' Best Companies to Work For.

We are a tightly knit team working closely together and we have more than doubled in size in the last 3 years. We have been running our graduate programme for 11 years and we are currently recruiting to fill our next graduate roles due to the success of our previous graduates. More information about our team can be found at Careers - Claritas Tax

We work within a happy, enjoyable atmosphere and we are all focused and enthusiastic individuals. Our dedicated Social Team regularly plan a diverse range of activities through the year for all staff to enjoy. This focus on staff welfare and training means that our staff retention rates are considerably higher than the industry average as people who join enjoy building their careers with us.

You will be based in either our Birmingham or Manchester office and you will be:

• An integral part of a growing firm, helping to deliver tax advisory projects (see our website for more information on the types of work we do, (Our Services - Claritas Tax)
• Assisting with tax research
• Meeting clients in a support role to the senior team
• Assisting with tax compliance (both corporate and personal taxes)
• Experiencing different areas of work during your training period via our Seat Rotation program, where you will work within a specific service line (Mergers and Acquisitions Tax, Business Tax Planning and Advisory, Corporation Tax Compliance, Personal Tax, Equity Reward & Valuations) for a 6-month period for each Seat

Training and development

We are an ICAEW Authorised Training Employer and as part of your programme, you will study two chartered qualifications: the Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) and the ACA qualification provided by the ICAEW. This is an advanced programme that will provide you with the opportunity to develop both your business and technical skills. Should you be eligible, you will also achieve the government-recognised Level 7 Apprenticeship qualification, developing essential soft skills (non-technical) sought in the professional services sector.

You will begin studying towards your first professional exams soon after joining, instantly developing knowledge that will support your work in tax. Through tuition via an acclaimed provider, and a qualified team with the same experience, you will have the best support and resources to study for these exams, gaining the tax knowledge, accountancy skills and real-world business experience to jumpstart your career in tax.

You will have a tailored training and ongoing coaching and development plan through your training and beyond.

You will join with your own personal support network, including a buddy to offer first-hand experience. You'll receive guidance and support each step of the way to make sure you have everything you need to realise your potential from day one.

Our benefits package
is designed to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. You'll have access to:

• Private medical insurance
• Online GP service
• Life assurance
• Pension contribution
• Option to purchase additional holiday
• Employee discount scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Benefits Hub, offering retail discounts and other benefits

What are we looking for in a candidate?

We're looking for ambitious, analytical graduates who are great with numbers, communication, and report writing. If you're a problem solver with a genuine interest in tax and a commitment to qualifying as both a Chartered Tax Adviser and Chartered Accountant, we'd love to hear from you. Team players who thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment will fit right in.

To apply, you'll need a
minimum 2:1 degree
(in any discipline),
120 UCAS points
(or equivalent), and at least a
Grade 6/B in GCSE Maths and English
.

How to apply

You can apply directly through our website Applications close on the
14th December 2025.

Our graduate programme places are based in our Birmingham and Manchester offices and Assessment centres will held on 17th February 2026 (Birmingham) and 25th February 2026 (Manchester)

Right to Work in the UK

To join our graduate programme, you'll need to have the legal right to work in the UK. As part of our recruitment process, we'll ask you to provide evidence of your right to work, this could be original documents or a share code from the Home Office online service. We're unable to offer visa sponsorship for this programme, so please ensure you can demonstrate your eligibility before applying.