Trainee Tax Associate

Alliotts are an accountancy and tax advisory practice who can trace their origins back to 1869. With offices based in Guildford and Central London, they offer a full range of accountancy services with specialist teams who advise on business strategy and corporate finance; a strong Media team and China Desk are amongst its niche offerings.

Alliotts joined the Shaw Gibbs Group in September 2024, a growing top 40 accountancy practice who provide expert solutions for entrepreneurial businesses and private individuals.

At Alliotts, our culture is built on the belief that true value comes from excellence and care. We hold ourselves to high standards, guided by our core values, which shape how we work, behave, and interact. This ensures we consistently deliver value to our clients and support their success.

The Shaw Gibbs Group has several offices in Central and Southern England and have ambitious plans to expand our business. To support our growth plans, we have an opportunity for a Trainee Tax Associate to join our London tax team. This is a full-time role.

Qualifications and experience:

• A degree at a 2.1 or above in any discipline or a minimum of 120 UCAS points; or a professional qualification in the accountancy sector e.g. ACCA
• GCSE Math’s, grade 6 (B) or above (or equivalent) and GCSE English Language 4/5 (C) or above (or equivalent)
• IT literate – Microsoft Office. Ability to use computerised accounting software

Skills and Personal Qualities:

• Ideally be able to drive, with own vehicle, or learning to drive
• Professional attitude – identifies and acts upon client needs and is able to deliver excellent client services.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• The ability to work as part of a team and to form good relationships with staff and clients
• Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accurate work
• Plans and organises tasks/priorities and effectively meets deadlines
• Demonstrates good self motivation and uses initiative appropriately to resolve problems
• Self motivated
• Keen to learn and develop – demonstrates understanding of own profession and keeps abreast of relevant      developments.
• The ability to work flexibly, with willingness to travel to client sites and the Firm’s other office in London.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Developing and applying your technical knowledge through on-the-job training and formal qualifications
• Assist with basic tax compliance matters for a variety of personal and corporate tax clients, including preparation of tax returns and tax provisions for accounts purposes
• Dealing with HMRC on enquires and information requests
• Support the tax managers on ad hoc tax advisory work, which may involve a wide range of personal and corporate tax planning.
• Assist with preparation of VAT returns on an ad hoc basis
• Assist with the accounts preparation of sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies in a junior capacity on an ad hoc basis when required.
• Work at  client premises when required, gaining awareness of business activities and operations.
• Build effective working relationships with Partners and staff to provide a personal, professional service for the benefit of both clients and the firm.
• Such other duties as may be reasonably expected of the post holder
• This list is not exhaustive, and is only an indication of responsibilities.

Job Benefits:

• The opportunity to work at a great location in the heart of London’s Covent Garden.
• The successful applicant will be working alongside a talented and supportive team. This role will be fast-paced, with opportunities to work on a wide variety of of UK and international clients.
• Potential to progress with the Firm. Some of our current Partners have trained with the Firm.
• Competitive salary, reviewed annually
• Study support
• 18 days’ paid holiday whilst training + Bank Holidays + 3 or 4 Christmas closure days + paid study leave. Holiday increases with service to a maximum of 25 days per year.
• Opportunity to buy/sell annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• Cash back health scheme
• 1 Professional subscription paid by the Firm
• Season ticket loans
• Charity volunteering day paid by the Firm
• Opportunity to meet colleagues outside of work at various social events organised by the Staff Action Team throughout the year

How to apply

Please follow this link to apply via our online portal.

Equal Opportunities

Alliotts is an inclusive employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates, by ensuring a comfortable and accessible interview experience. We understand that some individuals may have specific needs or require adjustments during the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to ensure your recruitment experience with us is as inclusive and accessible as possible, please let us know at your earliest convenience.

We believe that diversity makes us a stronger firm and we look to employ people with different ideas, styles and skillsets. This diversity stimulates a rich, creative environment – one in which our people develop, and our clients enjoy enduring results. We’re committed to recruiting, promoting, and rewarding our people based on their ability to contribute to our goals, without regard to their sex, gender, race, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age or marital status.