Tax Assistant Apprenticeship

Summary

Kick-start your tax career with hands-on experience, mentoring, and study support for the ATT/CTA qualification. This role offers structured training, client exposure across sectors, and the chance to grow into advising on tax matters - all within a top 15 accountancy network.

Wage

£19,500 a year

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Competitive salary depending on experience between £19,500 to £24,500.

Training course

Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)

Hours

Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 18 August 2025

Duration

3 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Prepare and file Self-Assessment and Corporation Tax returns
Conduct technical tax research and analysis
Advise clients on their tax obligations
Liaise with HMRC to resolve queries
Build and maintain relationships with clients and colleagues
Stay up to date with changes in tax laws and regulations through continuous learning
Strong numeracy skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for direct client interaction
Exceptional organisation and time management to manage and prioritise workload effectively
Strong collaboration skills to work closely with the team and deliver high-quality results

Where you'll work

3 SAXON WAY WEST
CORBY
NN18 9EZ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

Your training course

Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Build trusted and sustainable relationships with individuals and organisations. Consistently support individuals and collaborate to achieve results as part of a team.
Influence the impact of business decisions on relevant and affected communities based on an appreciation of different organisations and the environments in which they operate.
Communicate in a clear, articulate and appropriate manner. Adapt communications to suit different situations, individuals or teams.
Identify ethical dilemmas, understand the implications and behave appropriately. Understand their legal responsibilities, both within the letter and the spirit of the law, as well as be aware of the procedures for reporting concerns over potentially unethical activities.
Take ownership of allocated projects and effectively manage their own time and the time of others. Demonstrate good project management skills to deliver high quality work within the appropriate timeline. Act as a role model and motivate others to deliver results.
Evaluate information quickly and draw accurate conclusions. Assess a problem from multiple angles to ensure all relevant issues are considered. Gather the appropriate facts and evidence in order to make decisions effectively.

Your training plan

Accountancy or taxation professional Level 7 (Master's degree) Apprenticeship Standard:

Training will be provided by Kaplan through Live Online Sessions
Study leave is provided for all online session plus an additional day for the day of the exam
Additional study is provided by the firm each month to support the apprenticeship coursework

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

At least 7 GCSEs (grade 4-9)
English (grade 6)
Maths (grade 6 or above)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

3 A levels (grade B or equivalent)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

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

About this company

Moore is a fast-growing, top 15 accounting and advisory network, with offices throughout the UK and members across the globe. In the East Midlands firm, we have offices in Corby, Northampton and Peterborough. We offer a complete solution for businesses and individuals. As well as the usual services of accounts, tax advice and audits we also offer a complete payroll service, strategic business planning, corporate finance, inheritance tax planning and much more.

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Company benefits

Enjoy a varied workload, career progression, bonuses, pension, life cover, 23 days leave, paid overtime, mentoring, and training. Join social and charity events while developing your skills in a supportive, dynamic environment.

After this apprenticeship

You’ll receive hands-on training as you work towards becoming a qualified tax accountant
You’ll be assigned mentors who will support and guide you, and you’ll have a structured development programme carefully designed to balance your practical experience with your professional training

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Moore

Natalie Brown

natalie.brown@mooreuk.global

07912539440

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000326850.

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Closes in 26 days (Tuesday 15 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

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