Tax Graduate Trainee

HW Fisheris proud to be part of the Sumer Group – one of the UK’s fastest-growing accountancy practices. Together, we’re creating brighter futures for our people, our clients, and our communities.

We’re a well-established and highly respected UK Chartered Accountancy Firm based in London. We deliver expert audit, tax, accounting and advisory services to a diverse range of clients, from entrepreneurial SMEs to large corporates and high-net-worth individuals.

Here, your development matters: you’ll benefit from a structured training programme, full study support towards professional qualifications, and the chance to work alongside and learn from experienced professionals in a friendly, collaborative environment.

We’re now inviting applications for our Early Careers Trainee Programme, designed for those ready to take their first step into a rewarding career in accountancy. Whether your passion lies in Audit, Accounts (Business Solutions) or Tax, you’ll gain the skills, qualifications and experience to become a fully qualified professional, supported every step of the way.

Final date to receive applications:
28th January 2026

You’ll be joining a friendly, professional team where enthusiasm, curiosity and commitment are valued as highly as experience. From day one, you’ll gain hands‑on experience across a range of accounting, audit and/or tax work while studying towards a professional qualification.

As your confidence grows, so will your responsibilities. You’ll have opportunities to work directly with clients, contribute to projects, and gain a real understanding of how successful businesses operate.

We’ll equip you with the technical training and personal skills development you need to progress, ensuring you build a strong foundation for a long‑term career in accountancy.

We offer the ATT route in our personal tax team, and the ACA/CTA qualification in our corporate tax and trust departments. Trainees here will deal with a variety of clients and build up their experience in many different tax areas.

Alongside your qualification, you’ll become part of the Sumer Academy – our dedicated early careers development programme. The Academy runs alongside your studies, offering a blend of online, virtual and in‑person learning focused on building both your technical skills and the soft skills that will help you thrive in your future career.

You’ll also train as part of a group‑wide cohort
, connecting with other trainees from across the Sumer Group to share experiences and learn together.

To apply, you’ll need a strong A-Level or equivalent academic history, including a minimum of a Grade C/5 in English and B/6 in Maths at GCSE level (or equivalent).

You’ll also be:

• An effective communicator – confident in listening and expressing ideas clearly with clients and colleagues.

• Collaborative – a team player who enjoys sharing ideas and working together to achieve great results.

• Time efficient – able to balance work and study with good organisation and prioritisation.

• A problem solver – curious, adaptable and ready to take on challenges.

• Results focused – proud to deliver a high standard of work and service.

• Keen to learn – enthusiastic about developing your skills and career.

Our application process is designed to help you show your best self:

• CV Review

• Online testing via our partner Candi Tech (behavioural, numerical and comprehension)

• Assessment Centre & Individual Interview

• Offer

Applications will be open until 28th January 2026. We’ll send out the online tests before the assessment centre.
Our assessment centres will be held at HW Fisher in London on the following dates:

• Audit - 17th February 2026

• Audit – 24th February 2026

• Audit – 26th February 2026

• Audit – 5th March 2026

• Tax – 10th March 2026

• Business Solutions (Accounts) – 16th March 2026

It’s your chance to show us what you can do, meet the team, and get a real feel for what a career at HW Fisher is like.

• Locations: Acre House, 11-15 William Rd, London NW1 3ER

• Contract Type: Permanent

• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

• Start Date: August 2026

• Full study support, including paid study leave and…