About the role
We are recruiting for an ambitious Trainee Tax Apprentice to join our award winning tax team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain skills, knowledge and expertise in a busy firm of Chartered Accountants. Working in a professional environment the successful candidate would assist with the preparation of personal tax returns and associated compliance work in dealing with a large range of private clients.
There would be a 24 month approved Apprenticeship training programme delivered by specialist experts, with a view to obtaining the ATT qualification. This is expected to lead to a full time permanent position with the opportunity to study for the CTA qualification and beyond.
No experience is required and this role is well suited to a school leaver. As on the job training would be received, this is a great opportunity to have real work experience whilst earning a salary.
Our minimum requirements
- 112 predicted UCAS tariff points achieved from three A levels or equivalent qualifications (excluding general studies)
- 5 GCSE’s at a minimum of grade 5, including Maths and English Language
Skills required
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Confident but polite telephone manner
- Attention to detail with good organisation
- Experience using Word, Excel and Outlook
Ideal candidate
- School leaver (Summer 2026)
Salary
- Competitive starting salary
A bit more about us
Muras Baker Jones Limited is an independent firm of Chartered Accountants providing a full range of accounting, audit, tax and financial management services to its clients. Based in Wolverhampton, with a team of around 55, MBJ is one of the largest independent firms in the area. We have an extremely low employee turnover and this is something we pride ourselves on. We offer a number of benefits and incentives which make MBJ a great place to work. These include:
- Flexible working arrangements
- The ability to buy additional holiday
- Further discretionary holiday over Christmas
- Flexible pensions
- Comprehensive work experience
- Apprenticeship program
- Personal development programme
- Subsidised social events
- Casual dress
- Child care vouchers
- Incentive scheme for the introduction of new clients or employees
- Christmas/discretionary voucher scheme
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wolverhampton WV1 4EG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you willing to learn?
Do you have good numeracy skills?
Are you motivated for a career in tax and accounting?
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person
