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ATT Tax and Accounts Assistant Apprentice

Employer
VERINDER POWELL ASSOCIATES LIMITED
Location
Suite 5, Corum 2 Corum Office Park Crown Way, Warmley, Bristol, BS30 8FJ
Salary
£14,000.00 annually
Closing date
16 Aug 2022

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Specialism
Finance
Sector
Banking & Financial Services
Role Type
Apprenticeship, Higher
Start Date
August
Duration
Permanent
What will the apprentice be doing?

VPA are eager to recruit a tax assistant to join their growing team. The successful candidate will benefit from training with senior members of the team and be given the opportunity to assist with a range of tax compliance work.

In addition, they will be given an excellent training package which, should they wish, could lead them to achieving chartered status.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the tasks listed below:
  • Preparation of personal tax calculations including income tax and capital gains.
  • Assistance with basic income and expenditure accounts.
  • Carrying out tax research and preparing summaries of findings.
  • Dealing with client's queries and preparing correspondence.
  • Dealing with HM Revenue and Customs on various aspects.
  • Assisting with administration tasks.
  • The candidate may also be asked to complete work from the accounts department when required.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Professional Accounting Taxation Technician Apprenticeship Level 4 - ATT qualification.

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.

To apply for full ATT membership, you must pass the two core papers, one of the four optional papers and the three computer-based exams (Law, Professional Responsibilities & Ethics and Accounting), plus have two years of practical work experience in UK taxation.

Pease visit the Kaplan website for a full breakdown of the course and units covered - https://kaplan.co.uk/courses/att

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

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Depending upon the wishes of the candidate, their ability and the firm's requirements at the time, the candidate has many routes available to them to progress their career and learning with Verinder Powell Associates Limited.

Possibilities include becoming a more senior member of the tax team, expanding their knowledge and work in the personal tax department (perhaps studying towards the CTA qualification).

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent maths (Grade 4/C-9/A*) Essential
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C-9/A*) Essential

Things to consider

Benefits include: 21 days holiday plus bank holidays. Pension standard auto enrolment. Bonus (subject to targets). Annual pay review. Parking available and on bus route.

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