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Corporate Tax Trainee (Basingstoke)

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Job Description - Corporate Tax Trainee (Basingstoke)

Shaw Gibbs is a growing top 50 accountancy practice who provide expert solutions for entrepreneurial businesses and private individuals in Central and Southern England. Shaw Gibbs invest in their teams of high-quality specialists who work with the best-in-breed technology to create value for our clients which exceeds expectation. 

Our culture is very important to us and is based on our company values of expert, respectful, innovative and collaborative. We develop high performing teams diverse in experiences, backgrounds and ideas. As a growing company, there are plenty of opportunities for development and quick progression. Our practice is known for having a friendly and supportive team culture where everyone receives training and development to increase their technical knowledge and their commercial and management skills. We put our people first and are constantly looking for ways to improve our people experience. With respectful as one of our values, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture that respects, values and celebrates cultural and individual differences.

We have several offices in Central and Southern England and have ambitious plans to expand our business. To support the organisation’s growth, we have created a new opportunity for a Corporate Tax Trainee to join our Basingstoke team. This position also includes a comprehensive induction and full funding to pursue professional qualifications. A permanent full-time role with flexible working options (flexing your hours on different days to suit your lifestyle).
This is a trainee position which includes full training and support in order to develop your skills and abilities for a long-term career within our practice. Your key responsibilities will include:
  • Preparing corporate tax returns and computations           
  • Dealing with enquiries and post from H M Revenue & Customs
  • Contacting clients, colleagues and third parties to gather missing information
  • Drafting client letters and emails
  • Keeping clients up to date with progress and advising them of deadlines and payments due
  • Helping to identify tax planning opportunities 
  • Working with Partners, the Tax Manager and wider team to assist in providing tax advice on a range of issues 
  • Supporting the team as required
  • Full funding and support to study ATT/CTA qualifications, including study leave and time off for exams 
  • Hybrid and flexible working
  • A varied role in a talented and experienced team
  • Joining a company with an exciting growth plan ahead 
  • Plenty of opportunities to increase your technical knowledge and skills
  • Exposure to a wide range of clients across many industry sectors
  • An experienced manager to support your development and provide day to day guidance  
  • A comprehensive induction and buddy to help you get up to speed in your first few months
  • Competitive salary and benefits package including pension, life assurance, health cash plan, retail discount scheme, electric vehicles salary sacrifice, cycle to work, hybrid and flexible working
  • Generous core holiday allowance plus holiday trading, flexible bank holidays, and additional holiday with service
  • Wellbeing programme with regular events and activities focused on your physical and mental wellbeing. We also offer all employees a Wellbeing Day each year – a day dedicated to boosting your wellbeing
There are two routes to enter our training programme. You may apply after A-Levels (A,B,B) or equivalent qualifications. Alternatively we welcome applications from university students who have achieved or are predicted a 2:1 or above. We also look for the following;
  • You must have GCSEs in Maths and English at grade 5 or above
  • Proven communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Strong IT skills, specifically Excel and able to pick up new IT packages very quickly
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • A positive, confident and proactive attitude 
  • Enjoy working as part of a team and self-motivated
  • Willingness to undertake and succeed in a range of professional studies
  • Relevant work experience and/or experience would be great but not essential
To apply for this vacancy, please click on the ‘Apply for this job’ button at the bottom of the page.

*Please note you must already have the unconditional right to live and work in the UK. For this role, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work permits, so you will need to have the full right to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately, your application will be automatically rejected if you do not have these rights.*
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