Team Overview

Our Private Client and Trust Team, comprising approximately 30 specialists, including 7 Partners and strong administrative support, works with a diverse range of clients on some of the most impactful financial decisions of their lives. We focus on preserving and enhancing generational and new wealth, emphasising tailored advice to minimise tax liabilities.

As part of the wider Private Client Team, our Personal Tax Team focuses on helping clients navigate their personal tax obligations with confidence and clarity. From ensuring the accurate completion of self-assessment returns to identifying allowances, reliefs, and expenses that can be claimed, our team is dedicated to simplifying the complexities of tax compliance. Additionally, we provide tailored tax advice to clients during pivotal moments in their lives, helping them adapt to financial changes effectively.

As a graduate joining our close-knit team, you will play a key role from day one, acting as one of the main points of contact for your portfolio of clients. These clients range from CEOs of multinational corporations and ultra-high-net-worth individuals to musicians, artists, and business owners from around the globe.

Our clients frequently engage with multiple services across Buzzacott, giving you the opportunity to collaborate and build relationships with colleagues from various teams. You can also expand your professional network through firm-wide initiatives such as marketing projects, our PrimeGlobal association, social committees, recruitment activities, and tech innovation.

Role Overview

In addition to working on a portfolio of private clients UK tax compliance and advisory aspects, you will also support in delivering a high quality and professional service to clients at all times, together with administrative responsibilities within the Private Client team.

Furthermore, you will study towards the Association of Tax Technicians (ATT) professional tax qualification before training to become a Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA). Studying towards these professional qualifications, as well as learning from our team of specialists on a daily basis, ensures you are well equipped with the knowledge to help advance you through your career.

Training includes a mix of classroom-based taught courses with leading training providers, private study, and regular testing. Paid study leave is granted and full coverage of course and exam fees for your first attempts.

This role is due to commence in September 2027.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing a portfolio of personal tax clients and supporting the team in delivering high-quality compliance and advisory services

• Preparing self-assessment tax returns, capital gains tax computations, and other tax compliance work.

• Corresponding with HM Revenue & Customs, including drafting letters, arranging appeals, and agreeing on liabilities.

• Preparing income and expenditure accounts from both manual and digital records.

• Attending external networking events to represent the firm.

What’s In It For You

We go above and beyond for our clients, but also for you. We have a genuine commitment to your development, offering you a closely supported and structured programme of tuition, provided by a top firm of external tutors. Internally, you will have access to a robust support network, including partners, managers, a dedicated buddy and mentoring programme, and Learning and Development team ensuring you are supported at every stage of your journey.

As you progress through your training you will receive incremental salary increases as you hit various milestones in your qualifications.

• 2.1 degree

• 144 UCAS Tariff points from 3 A-levels, or equivalent.

• Level 7 (A grade using the old system) in GCSE Maths and English Language, or equivalent.

• MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• The right to work in the UK without restrictions for the duration of the training contract

Please note we do not accept General Studies or applications from part-qualified applicants.

What You’ll Bring

• Excellent interpersonal skills in order to interact professionally with internal and external clients.

• Able to prioritise workload and be self-sufficient; multi-tasker; problem-solving skills.

• Displays ethical judgement.

Why Buzzacott?

We’re big enough to provide deep expertise across a wide range of specialisms, but small enough to value meaningful personal connections — with clients and colleagues alike. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals who will support your continued development, while you contribute to shaping the growth of both our team and our clients.

At Buzzacott, we’re committed to equal opportunities and ensuring all employment decisions are fair, objective, and based on merit.

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