Apprentice Tax Accountant

Support the preparation of VAT and Corporate Tax returns, budgets and cashflow forecasts Work with Operational and Commercial Finance teams to obtain and analyse data to support tax reporting and compliance activities Assist with reviewing payroll and expense data for VAT and income tax compliance, including annual taxable benefit calculations Support monthly tax accounting processes, balance sheet reconciliations and internal controls compliance Assist with product VAT and duty classifications Conduct tax research and support the maintenance and improvement of tax procedures Prepare presentations and internal training materials Build strong relationships across Operational Finance and wider business teams to support end-to-end process improvements Support internal and external audits where required Assist the wider Finance team with ad-hoc tasks and projects Identify opportunities to improve processes and ways of working as part of continuous improvement initiatives Ensure compliance with Group Financial Reporting requirements and internal controls

Training:

Assistant Accountant Level 3.



Training Outcome:

Progression within the finance/commercial finance teams. 



Employer Description:

There’s no stopping us at Screwfix! We’re a team of 14,000+ colleagues and one of the fastest-growing retailers in the UK, Ireland, and France, with over 970 stores and counting. As a true leader in E-Commerce, we’re proud to be part of the Kingfisher PLC Group, an international home improvement company with 2,000+ stores and 80,000+ colleagues, alongside big names like B&Q, Castorama, and Brico Depot. Joining Screwfix means joining a team that’s growing fast, full of support, opportunities, and fun!



Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, flexible working patterns between 08.00 - 17.30

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Curious


  • Location:
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: YEOVIL COLLEGE
  • Posted: 04-Jun-2026
  • Posted on: findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk