A successful and local accountancy practice based in Bridgwater are currently looking to employ a Tax enthusiast trainee to join them for a two-year ATT apprenticeship, with further development upon completion of this.
Responsibilities
- Assist senior tax professionals with various tasks. This might involve data entry related to tax preparation, preparing basic tax calculations, or researching specific tax issues.
- Gain exposure to different areas of taxation, including corporate tax, personal income tax (PAYE), and preparing tax returns.
- Learn about accounting principles as they relate to taxation.
- Communicate with clients to gather information or respond to inquiries (may involve some correspondence with HMRC, the UK tax authority).
- Contribute to the preparation of reports and presentations related to tax matters.
Development and Qualifications
- As an ATT trainee, you'll be expected to work towards obtaining the ATT qualification (offered by the Association of Taxation Technicians), a stepping stone to becoming a chartered tax advisor (CTA).
- The role emphasises strong attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
You will need to of achieved A-C grades at GCSE and A Level or higher
Overall, an ATT trainee role is a great way to launch your career in tax. It provides a combination of on-the-job training, exposure to various tax areas, and the opportunity to earn a professional qualification.
This is a two-year training contract in order to achieve your ATT. After the successful completion of this training contract, the practice would hope to move the successful candidates onto a permanent contract of employment and potentially offer CTA study support down the line.