Generally we can only assist candidates with at least a year's experience of taxation. Those wishing to join the profession as trainees should contact the Institute of Taxation (www.tax.org.uk) or the Institute of Chartered Accountants (www.icaew.com) for information about training contracts.

For those in audit who are thinking about a move into tax, this career option is attainable if you are ACA or ACCA qualified and have a strong career track record. You will probably enhance your career options in the future by gaining the CTA qualification once you have made the move across.

For individuals originating outside the United Kingdom and with tax experience in an overseas jurisdiction, there may be opportunities, particularly in International Tax/Transfer Pricing and Expatriate Tax among others, depending on the relevance of your experience. While employers are not obliged to support applications for work permits, you should note that employers are now required to validate eligibility to work in the UK, and candidates requiring work permits should initially contact the Home Office Immigration and Nationality Directorate (www.workingintheuk.gov.uk) for further information.