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About us
Blick Rothenberg are a leading tax, audit, accountancy and business advisory firm founded on personal integrity and technical expertise. Many of our clients are part of substantial groups with strong international connections. Others are SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) operated by their owner-managers, High Net Worth individuals, professional firms and charities.
Blick Rothenberg is part of Azets, which is itself a leading firm of Accountants and Business Advisors operating across the UK, Nordics and the USA. Blick Rothenberg employ approximately 850 people located in our Covent Garden, London office.
Blick Rothenberg is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce across all levels by building a culture that’s genuinely inclusive, a culture where everyone can fulfil their potential and can be themselves.
We seek to attract smart talented people from the widest talent pool as well as those that reflect the diversity of the communities we live and work in.
BR supports flexible working (BRighter working) and aims to allow you to balance your life with the needs of colleagues and the high expectations of our clients.
Our values are our motivations
We have four key values, collaborative, authentic, respect and dynamic and these values are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for people who also believe in these drivers as we work together to achieve success for both our colleagues and our clients alike.
About the role
Indirect taxes (VAT, customs and excise duties) are the second largest source of tax income for the Government. Indirect taxes are commonly passed onto and borne by the end consumer, so it is essential that businesses apply taxes and reliefs correctly as this will often influence pricing decisions and the profitability of the business.
For indirect taxes, businesses act as unpaid tax collectors, responsible for charging, collecting and remitting the tax to HMRC.
As legislation evolves and becomes increasingly complex, our role, to help our clients ensure that their indirect tax affairs are both compliant and efficient, is more important than ever.
The Indirect Tax team advise clients on all aspects of indirect taxes including compliance and reporting (VAT returns, customs regimes and declarations) as well as the tax implications of a client’s commercial transactions, both day-to-day, such as the VAT treatment of their income streams, and one-off transactions, such as purchasing a new property or expanding overseas.
This role will commence in September 2025.
Studying for the professional examinations
Our people attend integrated link courses run by a leading financial training company in London to prepare them for their professional examinations. The courses combine periods of full time study and progress examinations with a home study element. The tutors liaise with us on a regular basis, allowing us to maintain an active interest in performance.
We pay for all courses, exam fees and study leave for first sittings. The company’s commitment to our graduates’ development shows in the consistently high pass rates our students achieve in the examinations. This is something we are very proud of. Our success lies first in the process of selection and then in providing the best possible tuition, both in practical and theoretical terms.
Skills & experience
When you join Blick Rothenberg as an associate, you gain much more than a qualification. You join the Blick Rothenberg culture and way of life. You will enjoy early responsibility and will find our business to be friendly and our working environment to be both lively and stimulating.
To balance the demands of a busy role and study, our teams host regular social events, and our annual firm-wide Summer and Christmas Parties are enjoyed by all. The Blick Rothenberg Internal Networking Group (BRing) provides early careers professionals the opportunity to informally network and build connections with other professionals across the firm.
We are committed to the development of our people. In addition to you training with our external provider, we run regular in-house technical training courses as well as practical personal development training such as communication, teamwork, and transition to the workplace.
For us, the personal attributes of each of our colleagues are what makes us authentic in the marketplace. We look for people who:
- Can collaborate with peers but can also bring their own voice to the table.
- Are dynamic in their approach and respectful of other people’s opinions.
- Want to work in a medium-sized firm such as ours.
- Are inquisitive and enjoy learning new concepts.
Good communication skills, both written and verbal, are also necessary, as is the ability to work as a member of a team.
To get the job that you’ll love you will:
- Have achieved, or be heading towards achieving, a minimum of a 2:2 degree.
- Have the right to work in the UK from your start date.
Recruitment Process
Applications close on 28th March. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to this date.
Do you require adjustments within the recruitment process? Our early careers team are here to support you throughout the recruitment process. In confidence, we can discuss the individual support and adjustments you may need and there will be an opportunity to note any adjustments on the application form.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive remuneration package, Blick Rothenberg also encourages and provides continued professional development. We also offer:
- Our BRighter working framework provides flexible working hours
- The option to buy and sell holiday
- Life assurance at 4x your salary
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eye care vouchers
- Octopus Money financial coaching
- Social events – time to stop, pause and have fun together
- Cashback incentives and online offers
