ATT Tax Technician Apprentice

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.

Job Duties:  

Day-to-day management of your own portfolio of clients.   Meet clients, as part of the tax team.   Preparation of self-assessment personal tax returns.   Preparation of forms P11d (return of benefits and expenses).   Carry out tax research and summarise findings.   Analyse data.   Checking HM Revenue and Customs correspondence and communications issued to the client.   Representing the client in the event of an HM Revenue & Customs investigation (you will not be expected to deal with these unassisted).   Written and verbal communications with clients and HM Revenue & Customs.   Use of technology, software and Apps to handle data-processing   Working to weekly/monthly/quarterly deadlines as part of the wider team   Helping to prepare blogs and articles relevant to your area of work when required.

Training:

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 a 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.  

Training Outcome:

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).

Employer Description:
We are a firm of Chartered Accountants and Chartered Tax Advisers based in Nottingham, who have been trusted advisers to our clients throughout our rich history, which spans more than 125 years. As a firm of the future, what really matters to us is building long-term relationships with our clients, so that we can become an extension of their business and give them the very best, tailored advice.

Working Hours :
37.5 Monday to Friday, times to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Number skills