Tax Technician/ATT Apprentice (Apprenticeship)
| Posting date: | 01 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £10.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 July 2025 |
| Location: | Nottingham, NG7 6LB |
| Company: | GetMyFirstJob Ltd |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | 269698 |
Summary
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.
Duties will include:
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 and Customs investigation (you will not be expected to deal with these unassisted).
Written and verbal communications with clients and HM Revenue and 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 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.
Qualifications required
A Levels grade A-C.
GCSE's grade 9/A*-5/C including math and English.
Skills required
Must be numerate and have good literacy and general communication skills.
Conscientious and organised, must be able to prioritise and organise workload to work to tight deadlines.
Prospects
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).
Qualification / Standard : ST0003 Professional accounting or taxation technician
Duration 24 months
Duties will include:
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 and Customs investigation (you will not be expected to deal with these unassisted).
Written and verbal communications with clients and HM Revenue and 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 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.
Qualifications required
A Levels grade A-C.
GCSE's grade 9/A*-5/C including math and English.
Skills required
Must be numerate and have good literacy and general communication skills.
Conscientious and organised, must be able to prioritise and organise workload to work to tight deadlines.
Prospects
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).
Qualification / Standard : ST0003 Professional accounting or taxation technician
Duration 24 months