Overview

A BDO client will generally have some short – term goals and a long- term vision;- but standing in their way will often be a number of tax-related issues. Our Job is to act as guides through the complex, ever- changing landscape of tax legislation, to help our clients get where they want to be by the most effective route.

To do this, we must offer many different tax services. These include day-to-day compliance with the tax authorities, advice on employment taxation and international tax, transaction support for deals such as mergers and acquisitions, VAT services, expatriate tax advice and more. Such a diverse offering means we need similar variety in our team. We need specialists who can handle the most technically challenging and sector-specific issues, we need versatile and people-focused individuals who can field a wide range of questions from large owner-managed businesses, and we need brilliant innovators who can work on tailored solutions to address a client’s specific circumstances.

Our team of senior tax specialists guarantee a personal service delivering accurate, authoritative advice and guidance on all tax-related matters to help our clients solve tax issues quickly and efficiently whatever the size of your company. As the UK Member Firm of BDO International, we are well connected to advise their businesses wherever they do business.

As a Tax Trainee your Programme is a 3 year structured programme around working and studying. You will study towards an appropriate qualification during the time.

Business Area Overview
Assist the Trainees, Tax Associates and Managers as part of a wider team to service their client

Prepare client tax computations and returns supervised by the Senior Tax Associates and Manager

Ensure client files have all relevant documentation and are continually maintained

Carry out ad hoc assignments as may be reasonably required by the line manager

Take responsibility for all client matters as directed by the Senior Tax Associate and Manager

Active adherence to budget and time pressures, bringing matters to the attention of the Senior or Manager

Preparation of engagement letters and client acceptance documentation

Ensure professional standards are met

Communication and representation:
Must demonstrate strong team playing skills in all client and internal management dealings

Develop professional relationships with clients and within the firm

Provide an efficient and proactive service to clients and their internal management to ensure that their needs are fully met

Undertake any training or development co-ordinated by the Tax team

Willing and open to take on tasks and challenges provided by their Manager