ATT Tax Apprentice

Plus Accounting

UK, BN1 6SB

Closes on Saturday 1 March

Posted on 18 November 2024


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 Plus Accounting and Kaplan. You will be dealing with tax returns, tax payments and payroll whilst working towards the ATT Level 4 qualification.

Annual wage
£22,000 a year

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Training course
Professional accounting or taxation technician (level 4)
Hours
0900 - 1700 Monday to Friday

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 1 April

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

Role Overview

As a Tax Trainee or Apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience across our corporate and personal tax departments. Working closely with our tax managers and senior team members, you’ll develop valuable skills and knowledge while working towards a formal tax qualification.

Key Responsibilities


Assist in the preparation of personal tax returns and provide support for corporate tax tasks.
Manage a personal tax client portfolio over time and learn new skills with senior mentors.
Help achieve the team’s objectives of client service excellence and growth.
Utilise initiative and responsibility in producing high-quality, accurate work.

Where you’ll work

Preston Park House, South Road

Brighton

East Sussex

UK

BN1 6SB

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)

Optional units include:

  • Business Compliance (BC)
  • Corporate Taxation (CT)
  • Inheritance Tax, Trusts & Estates (IHTTE)
  • Value Added Tax (VAT)

You will also be required to complete an End Point Assessment (EPA), which will include a role simulation exam and portfolio with reflective statement

Training will be provided by attending either face-to-face classroom-based lessons or Live Online. An apprenticeship has to be relevant to the job you are undertaking and you must dedicate 20% of your time towards it.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • Maths (grade 9-6)
  • English (grade 9.-6)

A Level or equivalent in:

  • Any x 3 (grade B or above)

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
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

PLEASE NOTE - SALARY IS BETWEEN £22000 - £27000 Your application will be directed to Plus Accountings website for you to apply. Please ensure you complete the whole application process to be considered. Working pattern - 3 days office 2 days home, available after settling in period. Benefits include: Company culture that promotes work life balance Plus Rewards Scheme (annual bonus) Generous training budgets and great career progression opportunities Flexi-time and work from home 27 days holiday a year plus Bank Holidays Access to mental health support Financial Advice via 121 support Pension package Group Life Insurance Scheme Cycle to work scheme Medical Health Insurance Breakfast & fruit deliveries In office Tuck Shop & breakfast options Social nights out during the year! Parking available and good public transport links, both bus and train

About this company

At Plus Accounting, we believe that our team is the heart of our success, playing a vital role in achieving our company’s goals. We are committed to building a culture where every individual thrives, ensuring we attract and retain talented professionals who share our values. As a certified B Corp, our commitment goes beyond compliance and performance — we prioritise people, the planet, and sustainable growth.

After this apprenticeship


For the right candidates there would be progression opportunities to further qualifications, and/or progression to Senior/Assistant Manager over time.

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Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000287927.

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Closes on Saturday 1 March

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