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Tax - Indirect Tax School Leaver Apprenticeship

Forvis Mazars
Location
Leeds
Salary
Competitive
Level
Level 3 – Advanced
Qualification
Level 6
Start date
1 September 2027
Vacancy reference
JR777
Minimum grades
GCSE Maths and English Language grade 4/C, 112 UCAS tariff points from top three A Levels, BTECs, Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers, or other recognised Level 3 qualifications
Disability Confident
✓ Yes

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. Work with a variety of businesses and discover how Indirect Tax influences their everyday operations and decisions. You'll help clients meet their tax responsibilities, solve real-world challenges and adapt to change, while developing your technical expertise, commercial awareness and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

GCSE Maths and English Language at Grade 4/C (or equivalent qualifications). Achieved or predicted a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points from your top three A Levels, BTECs, Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers, or other recognised Level 3 qualifications. Do you enjoy understanding how businesses work, analysing information and solving problems? Do you have a strong eye for detail and enjoy working with facts, figures and data? Are you interested in reading and interpreting rules, legislation and guidance, and applying them to real-world situations? Can you communicate complex ideas clearly and confidently, both in writing and when speaking with others? Are you curious about technology, data and AI, and how they are changing the way businesses work? Can you adapt, learn quickly and embrace new challenges? Are you motivated to develop specialist expertise and work towards a professional qualification while gaining real-world experience?

Skills

Problem-solvingCommercial awarenessData analysisCommunicationTechnology and automationLegislation interpretationClient relationship management

Required qualifications

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

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. Build digital confidence by learning how tax technology, data and automation support modern client work.
Future prospects
Help businesses solve real-world challenges, understanding how tax can influence commercial decisions and business success. Work with a wide range of organisations, from global brands and financial institutions to public sector and not-for-profit organisations. Explore topics such as international trade, digital services, property and business growth, gaining insight into how businesses operate. Use technology, data, automation and AI-powered tools to support innovative client solutions. Research legislation and emerging business trends, helping clients navigate a changing regulatory environment. Build relationships with clients, colleagues and HMRC, developing strong communication and advisory skills. Develop commercial awareness and problem-solving skills, learning how organisations balance risk, opportunity and growth.

Company benefits

Fully funded professional qualification (ATT/CTA), structured training, study leave, buddy and mentor support, balanced study and client work, regular check-ins and practical guidance, digital confidence building through tax technology and automation learning.

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. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future.
If this one works out

This role is in Leeds. If you'd be moving for it, a room in a shared house there typically runs £500–£730 a month.

What rent could you afford?Moving to LeedsRenting at 18