Job Description

At Buzzacott, over 650 professionals collaborate under one roof in our St Paul's office, creating a unique environment where teamwork and expertise thrive. Our Private Client and Trust Team, comprising approximately 33 specialists, including 4 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 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.

Key aspects of the role include:

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.

Training Provided:

We offer a comprehensive, fully supervised training programme spanning approximately 36 months. You will begin by completing the Association of Tax Technicians (ATT) qualification before progressing to become a Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA). 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.

About Buzzacott:

As the largest single-office accountancy firm in the UK, we describe ourselves as friendly and professional, with values ingrained in our culture of trust, client focus, exceptional service, specialist knowledge and approachability. We all work together under one roof, giving you the opportunity to collaborate, build relationships and shine from day one.

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.

You are the right person for the role if:

You are a graduate with an enquiring mind and a sociable disposition, a problem solver with high standards, who thrives in a meritocracy. You are able to build meaningful, collaborative relationships with both clients and team members. You are keen to take ownership from an early stage and are committed to providing excellent client service at all times. You are a strong multitasker with the ability to prioritise your time to studying and working simultaneously.

No previous experience is required for our trainee roles, but to apply you will need to have:

Obtained or expect to obtain a 2.1 degree in any discipline, or equivalent A minimum of 120 UCAS Tariff points from your top 3 A-levels, or equivalent (300 using the old tariff) A minimum of Level 6 (B grade using the old system) in GCSE Maths and English Language, or equivalent 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.


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