Graduate Apprenticeship - Business Tax James Cowper Kreston
If you have already obtained your degree, or are about to do so, then our Graduate Trainee Programme offers a practical way to kick start an exciting career in taxation. We offer a three-year Level 7 Apprenticeship to study the ACA/CTA Joint Programme and achieve two professional qualifications.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 31 Dec 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£23,000.00
Paid time off for college and exams / 23 days annual holiday, plus birthday as extra day off / pension scheme / flexible benefits scheme / free flu jabs / cycle to work scheme
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Working week
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5:30pm
Total hours per week: 37.5
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Expected duration
36 Months
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Possible start date
27 Aug 2024
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Date posted
21 Sep 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Degree
Level 7 (Master's degree) -
Reference number
VAC1000200023
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Positions
2 available
What you will do in your working day
In Business Tax we advise companies and their owners on their tax affairs, mainly in relation to corporation tax but also stamp duty, employment taxes and even tax on complex share arrangements. A great deal of our time is also spent on advisory projects; international expansion, mergers and acquisitions, restructurings and succession planning to state a few examples.
Your initial focus would be on understanding how a company’s corporation tax return works, how it links to the company’s accounts and some of the key components that make it up, along with the tax technical rules around it. You would build this knowledge up in your early career until in your second and third years you would expect to get more involved in advisory projects, working with Managers.
You would learn how to interact with third parties, such as our clients and HMRC, and work alongside experienced seniors, managers, directors, and partners.
As an example, by the end of your first year, we aim for you to be able to:
- Perform first reviews of basic corporation tax computations and returns
- Be aware and able to discuss principles around R&D relief, capital allowances
- Assist Managers on advisory projects on an ad-hoc basis and when they arise on clients you are assigned to
- Attend meetings alongside a manager and become a point of contact for some of the clients you work on
- Be comfortable dealing with HMRC over the phone
The training you will be getting
- You will be ACA and CTA qualified
- Training will be a mix of classroom based courses, self-study and on-the-job learning
- Classroom sessions will be block release and generally take place at our training provider's premises in central Reading
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
- After achieving the ACA and CTA qualifications, you will also start to progress towards a management role with our internal Management Development programme. This could allow you to potentially forge a route all the way to being a Partner in the firm
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 or higher) Essential
A Level or equivalent All subjects excl General Studies (Grade 3 A-levels Grade A*-C) Essential
Other Undergraduate degree in any subject (Grade 2.2 or higher) Essential
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
James Cowper Kreston
http://www.jamescowperkreston.co.uk/
Address
Reading Bridge House
George Street
Reading
RG1 8LS
Contact
Sarah Pearce
07388 945384
Training
Training provider
FIRST INTUITION READING LIMITED
Adjustments for experience
You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:
- training
- qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
- industry or sector experience
Apprenticeship standard
Accountancy or taxation professional
Level 7 (Master's degree)
Demonstrating experience
If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.
You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications
Employer's Application Instructions
To apply complete our quick and easy online application form to give us some essential information and upload your CV. If you successfully make it through the initial screening process, you will be invited to one of our Assessment Days where you will undertake various group activities and individual exercises. If you impress us at the Assessment Day, we will then invite you to join our new intake of students starting in late August 2024.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 31 Dec 2023