Tax Associate – Graduate

This is a Graduate Tax Associate role where you will work in a professional accounting and tax advisory firm supporting clients with corporate tax, VAT, transfer pricing, personal tax, and international tax compliance.

Overview of Firm

PKF Littlejohn is one of the leading challenger firms in the UK with offices in London, Leeds and Manchester. We are also an active member of PKF Global, an international network of legally independent accounting firms that gives us an on the ground presence in 150 countries around the world with access to more than 20,000 people across 440 offices globally.

We provide a full range of audit, accountancy, tax and advisory services, and are experts at simplifying complexity. We are particularly well-known for working with complex clients with challenging issues in fast-moving and highly technical areas, such as the insurance industry, the global capital markets and the not for profit sector. Our aim is to understand people, the organisations they run, and what matters to them, so we can simplify complexity and help them achieve their ambitions.

Introduction to the Division

Tax 

The division provides VAT, Corporate Tax, Transfer Pricing, Personal Tax, Global Mobility and Employment Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients and prides itself on the quality of service, high degree of professionalism and personal approach that is offered to each and every client.

The division has a growing number of Corporate Clients, with the team regularly involved in a number of transactional pieces of advisory work, across a variety of sectors and covering a variety of taxation issues. These can impact both the company and individuals, for example, demergers, restructuring, acquisitions and disposals.

Each team offers a unique perspective on the tax landscape, allowing you to develop deep expertise while contributing to high-impact client work.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with Tax Compliance Tasks

• Conducting Technical Research

• Drafting Client Communications

• Data Gathering and Analysis

• Attending Training and Studying for ATT/CTA Exams

• Collaborating with Team Members

Job Duties and Responsibilities

You’ll be supported in studying towards your ATT - CTA qualifications, gaining hands-on experience with real clients from day one. Whether you're helping multinational corporations navigate complex tax structures, advising high net worth individuals, or working with globally mobile employees, you'll be part of a team that simplifies complexity and delivers practical solutions.

Person Specification

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum of a 2.2 degree attained or expected

• Minimum of 112 UCAS points (2017 tariff), from three A Levels, A-C (excluding general studies), or equivalent

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs grade 9 – 4 or A* - C (including Maths and English Language), or equivalent

What we expect from you?

As a graduate joining our tax team, you’ll be part of a collaborative culture where your development is a priority, and your ideas are valued.

We’re looking for individuals who are curious, proactive, and committed to building a career in tax.

Specifically, we expect you to:

• Show a genuine interest in tax and a desire to developing technical expertise through both hands-on experience and formal study (ATT/CTA).

• Take ownership of your work and studies, demonstrating commitment and attention to detail and a drive to deliver high-quality outcomes.

• Communicate clearly and professionally, building strong relationships with colleagues and clients across the firm.

• Collaborate with others, contributing to a positive team culture and embracing diverse perspectives.

• Manage your time effectively, balancing client work, study, and personal development.

• Be curious and engaged, asking questions, seeking feedback, and looking for opportunities to grow and make an impact.