Graduate Trainee Tax Accountant
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Position Overview & Specifications
An exciting opportunity to work in a well established medium sized chartered accountants practice situated in the centre of Edinburgh.
We are looking to recruit 3 graduates to take part in our graduate training programme in tax. We have created a first-class training and development programme and by starting your career at Whitelaw Wells, in addition to the comprehensive on the job training, you will also be given all the support you need to complete tax exams in ATT then onto CTA, including online tuition and study days with internal mentoring. We are looking for graduates who are taking their first steps into tax. We will also take on graduates who have started their ATT or CTA studies elsewhere.
Full training and support will be provided. Duties will include assistance with the preparation of self assessment and income expenditure statements for clients and also assist your colleagues with obtaining information for the completion of accounts and tax returns. As well as providing tax administration, you will also be communicating with HMRC and really gaining a full insight into the world of taxation.
We have a wide range of clients within the practice and as your skills and technical experience grow within the firm over time, you would be allocated clients according to your skill and experience level and eventually be able to expand into new areas of tax depending on your technical interest.
Our staff are key to our reputation and success so training and support of our staff is built into our ethos. For us, the personal attributes of each of our employees are what makes us authentic in the marketplace. We look for people who can collaborate with peers but can also bring their own voice to the table. We want people who are dynamic in their approach and respectful of other people’s opinions. We are looking for someone who wants to be more than just a team member, but who wants to join a family of likeminded individuals.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edinburgh
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Graduate Trainee Tax Accountant roles across Whitelaw Wells's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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