Location: Birmingham, UK
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Dains Graduate Tax Assistant role gaining experience across Personal Tax, Employment Tax, VAT and Corporate Tax, while supporting tax compliance, returns, planning and client advisory work.
Are you ready to shape your future in accountancy and business advisory?
If you’re an enthusiastic graduate looking to join an accounting firm where you can enjoy a rewarding and progressive career, The Dains Group could offer you a range of opportunities.
Dains are hiring for a Tax Assistant to join our Birmingham office where you will have the opportunity to grow your career in tax alongside become a qualified ACA/CTA chartered accountant.
This exciting opportunity offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across multiple tax disciplines, helping you build a well-rounded foundation for a successful career in tax advisory.
Our Tax Teams:
You’ll gain exposure through a structured rotational programme, where you'll spend time within our Personal Tax, Employment Tax, VAT and Corporate Tax teams. You’ll be working alongside experienced professionals and developing the technical expertise, commercial awareness and client relationship skills needed for a successful career in tax.
You’ll work with businesses and individuals to ensure they meet their tax obligations while identifying opportunities for tax efficiency and planning. Our tax experts are detail orientated individuals who provide tailored advice to clients.
You will help to support the preparation of tax returns, advising on compliance and supporting with complex transactions. You'll gain exposure to individual and business taxation, corporate tax matters as well as employee benefits and reward structures, all whilst becoming a chartered tax advisor.
You’ll be fully supported as you study for your ACA/CTA qualification, gaining valuable experience across different areas of tax along the way. After qualifying, you'll have the opportunity to specialise in the field that excites you most and continue developing your career as a trusted tax professional.
What You'll Get:
A 3 year structured training programme leading to Chartered Accountant status. (ACA/CTA)
25 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus bank holidays.
A comprehensive induction programme helping to set you up for success.
Smart, flexible and hybrid working options.
Paid professional subscriptions.
Regular personal/professional development reviews.
Paid volunteering days
Regular social events and a supportive, people-focused culture.
Enrolment into the Dains Academy and access to the Dains Learning platform.
Entry Requirements:
Minimum Grade 6 in Maths and English at GCSE level or equivalent.
A minimum of 112 UCAS points or equivalent (Excluding General Studies).
Eligibility to work in the UK without sponsorship.
How to apply
Apply directly through the company website. Clicking the link below will open the application page in a new window.

Location: Birmingham, UK
Industry: Accountancy & Professional Services
Success in business is different for everyone and we understand that. Our team is focused on your future and we take time to find out what you want to achieve. Experience tells us that whilst the past is important, and we should make reference to it, the greatest challenges and opportunities for most clients are in the future. Our technically able and energetic team work best with people and business that have a hunger for success. As an owner-managed, independent business ourselves we share this desire and enjoy sharing in our clients long term success. We’ve got a team of specialists with a strong background of working with individuals, owner-managed businesses, not for profit entities and multi-national’s and they are all based in the Midlands. We have a strong sense of culture that resonates with our clients and staff and we are passionate about serving our local community. We are interested in our clients and enjoy the challenge of helping our clients become more successful. We want to make a difference and that’s why some of the region’s best businesses choose us. Life’s too short to live in the past; we’re ready for your future.
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