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Tax - Tax Private Client School Leaver Apprenticeship

Forvis Mazars
Location
Milton Keynes
Salary
Competitive
Duration
4 years
Level
Level 3 – Advanced
Qualification
Level 4
Start date
1 September 2027
Vacancy reference
JR782
Minimum grades
GCSE Maths and English Language grade 4/C or equivalent, 112 UCAS tariff points from top three A Levels, BTECs, Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers, or other recognised Level 3 qualifications

Apprenticeships are open from age 16, once you have finished Year 11 (S4 in Scotland).

About the role

Kickstart your career by helping businesses understand, calculate and report their Tax responsibilities accurately. As a School Leaver Apprentice, you'll learn how Tax connects to financial performance, regulation and business decisions, while working with a diverse range of clients, studying towards a fully funded professional qualification and building the confidence to make a real impact from day one. You'll work with a wide variety of clients, including individuals, trusts, family offices and estates, gaining first-hand experience of how tax affairs are managed and reported.

Requirements

GCSE Maths and English Language at Grade 4/C or equivalent. A minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points achieved or predicted from your top three A Levels, BTECs, Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers, or other recognised Level 3 qualifications.

Skills

analytical thinkingproblem-solvingattention to detailclient relationship buildingcommunicationtax knowledgedata analysistechnology proficiency

Required qualifications

Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 4
Essential
GCSE · English Language · Grade 4
Essential
A Level or equivalent · Any · Grade 112 UCAS tariff points

Training & development

Develop technical knowledge through funded ATT/CTA study, structured training and study leave. Learn in a supportive team, with access to a buddy, mentor and colleagues who will help you settle in. Put your learning into practice through real client work and see how your contribution supports clear and valuable outcomes. You will benefit from balanced study and client work with structured support, regular check-ins and practical guidance.
Additional training
Build digital confidence by learning how tax technology, data and automation support modern client work.
Future prospects
Help individuals, entrepreneurs and families manage their tax responsibilities and achieve their financial goals. Prepare tax returns and analyse financial information, building your understanding of how tax is reported and managed. Meet and work with business owners, learning about their businesses, ambitions and financial priorities. Build strong client relationships and develop the confidence to explain complex information clearly. Gain experience across personal tax, trusts and estates, UK and international advisory, and tax assurance.

Company benefits

Fully funded professional qualification (ATT/CTA study). Balanced study and client work with structured support. Access to buddy, mentor and supportive colleagues. Regular check-ins and practical guidance. Learning with real clients.

Things to consider

Do you enjoy analysing information, spotting patterns and solving problems? Are you curious about business and finance, and keen to understand how individuals and entrepreneurs make financial decisions? Do you have a strong eye for detail and take pride in producing accurate, high-quality work? Would you enjoy meeting business owners, building relationships and learning what matters to their businesses? Are you a clear communicator and collaborative team player who enjoys sharing ideas and learning from others? Are you curious about technology, data and AI, and how they can improve the way we work? Do you take ownership, adapt to change and look for ways to improve?

About Forvis Mazars

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the nation and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. At Forvis Mazars diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our values.