Wilson Wright LLP

Tax Apprenticeship - 2024 start

Job Title:               Tax Trainee

Location:               London, Central Square Mile Location

Report to:              Head of Tax

Direct reports: ​     Line Manager

Days/Hours worked:  Monday-Friday,​9-5 (35-hour week). The firm has a flexitime policy. The expectation of trainees is to be in our central London office on the majority of working days.

What Makes Us Different:

Wilson Wright is an independent accounting, tax and business advisory firm based in the City of London. Our origins go back over 125 years and many of our client partnerships span decades. We are proud to be a people-led professional advisory firm, where heritage, trust and partnership are at the heart of what we believe in.

Over the last decade the firm has undergone a transformation to become the dynamic and highly respected advisory firm it is today.

Central to our core belief is that client relationships and great service are critical to our success and that by promoting a personal, precise, supportive, innovative and proactive environment we create a market leading practice. We are a trusted adviser delivering valuable advice of the highest standard.

We act for a diverse range of clients who operate in a multitude of sectors both in the UK and internationally including, but not limited to, property, fintech, sports, entertainment and media.

Our purpose is to Make it Count: we aim to inspire and support each other to be at our best, so we can make a lasting difference to our clients, the community and our firm. Take a look at some of our client relationships to see what sets us apart. https://www.wilsonwright.com/about/what-makes-us-different/

​What we value:

  • We deliver exceptional client service.

We take great personal pride in helping our clients to achieve their goals.

  • We are one team, together we make it count.

People are our greatest asset and together we all work as one team. 

  • We do the Wright thing.

Integrity is central to everything we do. Clients depend on us and trust us to do the right thing

  • We all strive to be the best we can be.

We set high standards in everything that we do and hold ourselves accountable for achieving them.

​The Position:

Our successful graduate (or school leaver) trainee will be supporting the Head of Tax with administrating the Tax Department.  They will gain experience, qualifications and knowledge in many areas including, assisting with billing, workflows and other matters as necessary.

You will be part of the wider Tax team from the moment you start with us and with the right level of support you will also work with a broad range of clients to deliver a high quality compliance tax service to clients both independently and as part of a team.  

The complex and diverse nature of taxation means that tax advisers rapidly develop areas of specialist knowledge. The specific areas of Taxation that will challenge the successful candidate are:

    • Private Individual Tax
    • Corporate Tax

At the end of a successful period in tax administration we will offer a study package towards ATT and CTA qualification.

You will join as part of an annual cohort of new starters and will find a group around you of like-minded professionals charting their route through to qualification. Within this cohort, and through interacting with previous intakes a year or two further along their journeys, we expect you will find a friendly, supportive network within which you can share experiences, drive each other forwards and grow technically and professionally.

​Day to Day Responsibilities include but not limited to:

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  • Monitoring work flows
  • Filing and managing tax files
  • Distributing post
  • Preparing billing reports
  • Organising taxmeetings and seminars
  • Taking Notes of Meetings
  • To support the Tax Team with preparation of tax calculations
  • Involvement in written and verbal communications with HMRC
  • To ensure sound knowledge of a client and its industry by researching background information and useful publications
  • To start to build client relationships
  • Communicate with the Tax Team on any issues or findings
  • Attend all training courses as required
  • Assist with various administrative tasks as required

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​Qualifications, Experience & Skills required
  • Minimum of 260 UCAS points (to have achieved in the same academic year, from your best 3 A Levels and excluding General Studies).
  • Grade B or above in GCSE English Language and Maths or equivalent qualification
  • Takes ownership of assigned tasks
  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload
  • Ability to produce accurate and timely work
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to build relationships
  • Actively seeks to enhance own expertise and knowledge
  • Demonstrates drive and commitment to self-development
  • Professional approach to work and clients i.e. professional appearance, respect for individuals, and ethical conduct
  • Adopts a pro-active approach to work

​Training Contract & Study Support

At the end of a successful period in tax administration we will offer a study package towards ATT and CTA qualification.

In addition to the responsibilities listed above, you will be required to undertake GDPR training in order to fully understand the regulations and ensure all work is carried out in a compliant manner. As part of any recruitment process, the Firm collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The Firm is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations. Wilson Wright is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates eligible to work in the UK.