ATT Personal Tax Apprentice Wright Vigar Limited

Are you looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Then look no further! Start your career today with a level 4 ATT apprenticeship with Wright Vigar Limited and Kaplan. You will be dealing with tax returns, payroll and liaising with clients whilst working towards the ATT Level 4 qualification.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: today

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £16,500.00

  • Working week

    Monday – Friday 9AM-5PM

    Total hours per week: 37.50

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    08 Jan 2024

  • Date posted

    06 Oct 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Higher
    Level 4 (Higher national Certificate)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000203940

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

Duties include:

The personal tax role will entail processing client information on to IRIS personal tax software to produce a completed self-assessment tax return and produce a letter detailing the clients tax position.

The apprentice will also be involved in preparing basic rental accounts and inputting these accounts directly on to the self-assessment tax return.

The role will extend also to preparing and submitting SA1 forms and 64-8 authorising agent forms to HMRC as part of the client onboarding process.

The role will include contacting clients on a timely basis to collate records and ensure the self-assessment filing date is met.


Further work will include checking a client’s HMRC account and tax calculation.

At some stage in the future it may be possible for the apprentice to assist on tax planning and advisory work in collaboration with a senior member of the team.The role will predominantly be office based from the Wright Vigar Nottingham.

The training you will be getting

  • 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)

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

  • The company is both an ATT and CTA training office and can offer progression onto these qualifications to the right candidate.
  • Opportunities exist for progression to more senior roles in the firm.
  • Further progression may well be available in other areas within our sector, upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working

Qualifications

Other Basic Maths (Grade n/a) Desired
Other Standard English (Grade n/a) Desired

Things to consider

Benefits include: 22 days initial holiday allocation with flexi options available to ‘buy’ a further week. Holidays increase over time to include a maximum of a further 5 holidays as the trainee progresses through the role. Company pension scheme is available post probationary period. Wright Vigar has an extensive flexible benefits package, including a hybrid working policy, access to healthcare and other options. Full details will be discussed at the interview stage. Working Hours: Start time 9:00am - 5:30pm but this can be flexed in accordance with our flexible working rules. Salary: £16,500 during the first year of the apprenticeship. Salary likely to increase beyond that rate.

About the employer

Wright Vigar is a medium sized fast growing independent firm of Chartered Accountants with eight offices across the East Midlands. Wright Vigar specialise in working with owner managed businesses providing a full range of audit, accounting and tax services to these clients.

Employer

Wright Vigar Limited

Address

43 Alexandra Street

Nottingham

NG5 1AY

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Training

Training provider

KAPLAN FINANCIAL 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

Professional accounting or taxation technician

Level 4 (Higher national Certificate)

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, you must register with GetMyFirstJob and then follow the instructions to complete your application.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: today