Tax (ATT-CTA) Graduate Programme - Starting March 2026

Overview

We are Dixon Wilson. A specialist firm of accomplished accountancy and tax advisors offering a bespoke and personal service to private clients, their families, trusts and businesses. Determined problem solvers since 1888, we are proud to be an independent firm. Proactive, curious, and nimble – this is Dixon Wilson through and through. Our heritage is important to us. What we’ve learnt from our past we bring with us to create our future.

Who we Are

As a firm, we depend on having great people. People who are able to solve the complex challenges of our clients, and keep up with the pace of how we operate. People who guide our purpose by demonstrating three important values that sit at our core: Seek the solution, Solve together, Be curious.

As people are at the heart of what we do, we place a great emphasis on ensuring our staff enjoy the work they do to remain happy, engaged and motivated.

The technical expertise of our partners and staff is outstanding. This is supported by the number of industry and professional prizes awarded to the firm and staff. We are one of only 12 ‘tier 1’ private client teams in the country.

We have 15 Partners and approximately 190 employees in total.

With over 65 trainees at varying stages of a training programme, the firm recognises the importance of life beyond learning. Our engaging social committee, with support from our partners, delivers a wide range of social and charitable activities such as our annual charity poker night, chess evenings, monthly drinks, puppy yoga, netball, cricket and tennis to name a few! These events are a great way to get to know colleagues at all levels.

Our office in London, occupying the ground, upper floors and roof terrace of a modern development on Chancery Lane, is an impressive and fun location to work, with views across the city

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Your Career in Private Client Tax at Dixon Wilson

Our private client tax team believe that everyone has a responsibility to conduct their affairs ethically. As a result, we assist personal tax clients to make sure they pay the appropriate amount of tax. We provide legitimate, robust tax advice that holds up to scrutiny from tax authorities. We pride ourselves on our ability to ensure that our clients remain compliant with current legislation.

By joining our three-year graduate programme we will fund and support you as you study towards the ATT & CTA qualifications. On successful completion of the ATT exams and with two years' practical tax experience, you will qualify as a Taxation Technician (Association of Taxation Technicians). Following this, you will continue your studies to qualify as a Chartered Tax Advisor and become a member of the Chartered Institute of taxation. The CTA is a globally recognised qualification and the pinnacle in professional tax expertise.

You’ll gain hands-on experience from day one. As part of one of our multi-disciplinary teams, you’ll start by supporting personal tax compliance for a diverse range of UK and international clients, including both individuals and trusts.
As you progress, you'll get involved in various advisory projects covering complex financial matters for our private clients. You’ll be guided and mentored by experienced managers, developing the technical expertise and insight that make our private client tax team so highly regarded and technically adept.

What we look for:

• Candidates with an achieved 2.1 or higher and 120 UCAS points minimum (300 points under the old UCAS system)

• Good numeracy skills

• Excellent listening, written and oral communication skills

• A collaborative, team player attitude

• Adaptability when exposed to new situations and scenarios

• A genuine interest in pursuing a career in private client tax

• An aptitude to deliver a first-class professional service to our clients

• The ability to balance the demands of work and study

• Committed to succeed in professional examinations

• A curious mind and an eagerness to learn

• Solution oriented and enjoys problem solving

Our three-year graduate tax programme will recognise, reward and nurture your talent. Within an inclusive culture that values collaboration, learning, and a commitment to problem solving.

If you believe that you have the required qualities and commitment, please apply now to start with us in March 2026 - we welcome and look forward to your application.

When submitting your application please also upload copies of your degree and A Level (or equivalent) certificate(s) or transcript.

Please note closing date: 30 January 2026, however this role may close earlier than 30 January if all positions are filled.