Tax Technician/ATT Apprentice

Summary

Are you looking to build a long-term career in Tax? Then look no further! Start your career today with a level 4 ATT apprenticeship with Page Kirk LLP and Kaplan. You will be dealing with tax returns, tax payments and communication with clients whilst working towards the ATT Level 4 qualification. The salary is £22,370 for individuals aged 21, and £16,817 for those under 21 years.

Annual wage

£12,480 to £22,308 a year

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The salary is £22,370 for individuals aged 21 years and over, and £16,817 for those under 21 years.

Training course

Professional accounting or taxation technician (level 4)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:30

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 30 September

Duration

2 Years

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

This role has a very heavy focus around helping our clients stay on top of their tax compliance responsibilities, but there will also be opportunities to provide tax advice. Alongside your responsibilities at work, you will undertake a training contract (apprenticeship agreement) and study towards completing the ATT qualification. Page Kirk will provide paid study leave and will fully fund your studies towards becoming an ATT qualified Taxation Technician.
What this role could lead to: Becoming ATT qualified and having practice experience on your CV is invaluable for a successful career in taxation; typically progressing your career within an accountancy practice (as a tax adviser). Once you are ATT qualified, the natural career progression in terms of further qualification would be to study towards becoming a Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA).
Duties will include:
Day to day management of your own portfolio of clients
Meet clients, as part of the tax team.
Preparation of documentation

Where you’ll work

Sherwood House, 7 Gregory Boulevard

Nottingham

UK

NG7 6LB

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

Your training course

Professional accounting or taxation technician (level 4)

Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)

Course contents

Your training plan

Professional Accounting Taxation Technician Apprenticeship Level 4 - ATT A key role within any accountancy and finance function, individuals undertaking this apprenticeship will hone their ability to create, verify and review accurate and timely financial information. This apprenticeship can suit a variety of financial functions as there are a range of qualifications available to suit your organisation. The ATT qualification gives you the knowledge and practical skills to work in tax compliance. After qualifying, you can progress onto CTA and become a chartered tax advisor. The ATT syllabus follows a modular structure, which consists of two core certificate papers and four optional certificate papers, allowing you to specialise in your own area of interest or expertise. You must also complete three computer-based exams (Law, Professional Responsibilities & Ethics and Accounting). Compulsory units include: Personal Taxation (PT) Business Taxation (BT)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

Other in:

Basic Maths (grade 9/A* - 4/C)
Standard English (grade 9/A* - 4/C)
Any (grade A-C)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

Please note, the salary is £22,370 for individuals aged 21 years and over, and £16,817 for those under 21 years. Benefits include: Fully funded progression towards the full ATT qualification. Paid study leave. Enhanced holiday entitlement. A friendly, centrally located office, with access to good transport links. Supportive learning environment with knowledgeable mentors and excellent peer group keen to share. Working for a caring employer, committed to social responsibility, and regularly engaging in fundraising activity for deserving causes. Christmas shutdown, office closure from Christmas Eve until after New Year’s Day. Free car park. Working hours: 9am - 5:30pm, 37.5 hours per week.

About this company

Page Kirk is a medium-sized firm of Chartered Accountants and Chartered Tax Advisers based in Nottingham.

After this apprenticeship

Becoming ATT qualified and having practice experience on your CV is invaluable for a successful career in taxation; typically progressing your career within an accountancy practice (as a tax adviser). Once you are ATT qualified, the natural career progression in terms of further qualification would be to study towards becoming a Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA).

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