Private Client Tax Apprentice

Join MHA as a Private Client Tax Associate apprentice, supporting individuals, families and trusts with their tax affairs. You'll gain hands-on experience across tax compliance and planning while studying towards the ATT Level 5 and CTA Level 7 professional qualifications.

What you'll do

You'll work with a varied portfolio of private clients, including individuals, families, trusts and international clients. Your work will include preparing tax returns, researching tax legislation, supporting tax compliance and helping develop tailored tax planning advice. As your experience grows, you may also gain exposure to areas such as inheritance tax, trusts, estates, succession planning and cross-border tax matters.

Training

You'll train through a combination of structured study, practical experience and support from experienced colleagues. You'll learn by working on real client matters while studying towards the ATT Level 5 and CTA Level 7 qualifications. MHA will provide full study support, including tuition, exam fees, study materials and dedicated study leave, alongside regular mentoring and on-the-job guidance.

After the apprenticeship

Successful completion of the apprenticeship can lead to a long-term career in Private Client Tax at MHA. As your technical knowledge, qualifications and client experience grow, you can progress into more senior tax roles, take on greater responsibility for client relationships and complex advisory work, and continue developing towards management and specialist opportunities.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Administrative skills
• Analytical skills
• Creative
• Initiative

About the employer

MHA is a leading UK accountancy and business advisory firm, ranked 11th among the UK's top accountancy firms in 2026. As a member of Baker Tilly International, we combine strong local relationships with access to a global network. Our people-first culture focuses on learning, development and giving colleagues the support and opportunities to build rewarding long-term careers.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7), Legal, finance and accounting
• Apprenticeship level: Degree (level 7)
• Training provider: KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED
• Expected duration: 4 Years
• Hours: 37.5 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.

Our flexible working policy gives you greater choice over how you structure your day. With core hours of 10.00am - 2.00pm, you can start earlier or finish later to suit your needs, alongside working from home up to two days a week.

• Start date: 2 September 2027
• Positions available: 5
• Wage: Competitive
• Other locations: Peterborough, PE2 6FT; Preston, PR1 3HP; Maidenhead, SL6 3UD