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Ballards LLP

Graduate – Private Client Tax

Ballards LLP

. Work on live Private Client Tax matters for a varied portfolio of clients, including individuals and trusts .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeBirmingham • United KingdomEntry LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical skills and attention to detail while preparing personal Self Assessment tax returns and supporting information. Builds professional relationships and develops technical judgement to become a trusted tax adviser.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Self Assessment Tax ReturnsIncome TaxCapital Gains TaxInheritance TaxClient Relationship Management

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Soft Skills
Attention To DetailCommunication SkillsCuriosityAnalytical SkillsOwnership Of Professional Development
Industry Keywords
Private Client TaxTax ComplianceTax Advisory

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Work on live Private Client Tax matters for a varied portfolio of clients, including individuals and trusts
  • Prepare personal Self Assessment tax returns and supporting information and computations
  • Build knowledge of Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax and Inheritance Tax
  • Gather information from clients, respond to queries and build professional relationships
  • Support senior colleagues with tax compliance and advisory work
  • Develop technical judgement and client skills toward becoming a trusted tax adviser

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Graduate working towards, or recently achieved, a minimum 2:1 degree in any discipline
  • No previous tax experience required
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Good communication skills
  • Comfortable working with people
  • Curious, analytical and ready to learn
  • Confidence to ask questions
  • Ability to work accurately
  • Ability to take ownership of professional development

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Fully funded professional tax training and study support
  • Real client experience from day one
  • Mentoring, feedback and structured career development
  • Flexible hybrid working
  • 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
  • Pension
  • Life assurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Electric Car scheme
  • Cycle to Work scheme