Tax - Tax Research & Development Graduate Trainee - Birmingham - September 2027

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the nation and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future.

About the programme

Start your career working with businesses at the forefront of innovation. You’ll help clients prepare R&D and Patent Box claims, learn how changing legislation affects them and discover the innovative projects happening behind the scenes. Along the way, you’ll develop your technical knowledge, commercial awareness and confidence working with clients.

Work in the National Innovation Incentives team involves detailed expenditure reviews, client meetings and narrative writing, a great opportunity to develop your skills not just in financials, but client relationship building and in-depth report writing! You will also be exposed to a variety of industries, including automotive, construction, medical and software, and speak at length to competent professionals within these fields.

Hear from our trainee, Harvey: 'My journey as a school leaver apprentice has been eye-opening and an experience at Forvis Mazars that has enabled me to learn and grow confidently and gain invaluable knowledge within Corporate Tax. The combination of on the job learning, as well as studying for both an accounting and tax qualification, has led to my development increasing faster than I could of ever imagined when I first joined.' #LI-DNP’

Does this sound like you?

• Do you enjoy solving problems and tackling new challenges?
• Are you curious, with a desire to understand how things work?
• Can you think critically, analyse information and draw conclusions from evidence?
• Are you interested in emerging technology, science, innovation and new ideas?
• Can you manage priorities, take ownership and meet deadlines?
• Do you enjoy building relationships and collaborating with people from different backgrounds?
• Are you adaptable and resilient when faced with something unfamiliar?
• Are you motivated to learn and continuously develop your skills?
• Can you communicate ideas clearly and confidently to different audiences?

To apply for our Graduate Programme, you’ll need
• GCSE Maths and English Language at Grade 4/C (or equivalent qualifications).

• Achieved a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points from your top three A Levels, BTECs, Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers, or other recognised Level 3 qualifications.

• Achieved or predicted a 2:1 degree classification (or equivalent).

We know everyone’s circumstances are different. If exceptional circumstances have affected your academic results, we’ll consider the context you provide as part of your application.

What you'll work on

You'll work with innovative businesses of all sizes, from ambitious start-ups to global organisations, gaining exposure to cutting-edge technologies, scientific advancements and commercial innovation. You could be:

• Exploring innovation by learning about projects such as new software, products, technologies or improved processes.
• Meeting the people behind the ideas, including engineers, software developers, scientists and other specialists, to understand the challenges they’re solving.
• Turning information into insight by analysing technical, financial and commercial information to identify opportunities for clients.
• Supporting R&D and innovation claims, helping prepare reports and documentation that bring a client’s projects to life.
• Using digital tools, data analytics and AI to analyse information, improve processes and deliver greater value to clients.
• Working across teams, collaborating with colleagues in Tax, Audit and Advisory, both in the UK and internationally.
• Taking ownership of projects, coordinating activities, managing deadlines and keeping client work on track.
• Building client relationships, developing the confidence to contribute to meetings, ask questions and communicate your ideas.
• Growing your knowledge of emerging technologies, scientific developments and the changing world of innovation.

From understanding how a new piece of software solves a problem to exploring how a business has improved a product or process, you’ll build a unique mix of analytical, commercial, technical and client-facing skills.You do not need to be a tax expert before you join. We’ll help you build your knowledge through professional study, practical client work and day-to-day support from your team.

Your development and benefits
Develop technical knowledge through funded ATT/CTA study, structured training and study leave. 

Learn in a supportive team, with access to a buddy, mentor and colleagues who will help you settle in. Put your learning into practice through real client work and see how your contribution supports clear and valuable outcomes.  You will benefit from balanced study and client work with structured support, regular check-ins and practical guidance.
 
Through attendance at client meetings and opportunities to ask questions, you will build confidence in a client facing environment early on in your career.
 
Eager to begin a career in Tax but don’t want to be stuck looking at numbers on a spreadsheet all day? If you're curious, analytical and excited by innovation, this is your opportunity to build a rewarding career at the intersection of technology, science and Tax while making a real impact on ambitious businesses through interviewing industry experts, preparing compelling claim reports and gaining exposure to a diverse range of sectors.

At Forvis Mazars diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our values. We value our people's unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experience, and know this diversity create better outcomes for our clients. We seek to attract, develop, and retain the best talent, inclusive of sex, ethnicity, disability, socio-economic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, and faith. We select candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications, and experience and aim to support all our team members to reach their potential. At Forvis Mazars, we promote an environment in which you can grow your skills, belong to a team that values your ideas, and make an impact that matters.