Tax Technician/ATT Apprentice

Summary

Are you looking to build a long-term career in Tax? Then look no further! Start your career today with a level 4 ATT apprenticeship with Page Kirk LLP and Kaplan. You will be dealing with tax returns, tax payments and communication with clients whilst working towards the ATT Level 4 qualification. Please note, the salary is £24,000 for indivi ...

Wage

£19,500 a year

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Please note, the salary is £24,000 for individuals aged 21 years and over, and £19,500 for those under 21 years.

Training course

Professional accounting technician (level 4)

Hours

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.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Friday 8 August 2025

Duration

2 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

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

Where you'll work

Sherwood House, 7 Gregory Boulevard
Nottingham
UK
NG7 6LB

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

Professional accounting technician (level 4)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Collate and analyse financial information, and show how that information can be used most effectively to support value creation within an organisation.
Apply accounting principles and adhere to legislation to ensure records are accurate and compliant with law or company policy when delivering accounting activities, such as the financial accounting of single entities, limited companies or partnerships or management accounting activities for an organisation.
Apply professional scepticism when undertaking accounting activities to inform and evaluate decision making on the content of true and fair accounts, being alert to conditions that may indicate possible misstatement of financial information due to error or fraud, establishing the facts sensitively and being aware of unconscious bias.
Interpret financial information for accounting purposes, such as using judgement to determine the correct way to report or account for transaction or undertaking ratio analysis.
Participate in or support others with quality improvement activities, for example the improvement of personal working practices.
Use software packages to assist with accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
Deliver accounting tasks with a critical eye to transactions and trends, demonstrating a ‘right first time approach’.
Use workload management principles to plan, organise and prioritise own tasks, and manage time effectively.
Use accounting information to add value to the organisation through use of data visualisations, analysis and interpretation, and communicate financial information in a way that facilitates understanding for non-finance stakeholders.
Communicate accounting information through a variety of media to enable key stakeholders to understand what is required, considering the risks and benefits to the organisation of social media and other digital applications.
Build and maintain collaborative, professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver accounting tasks, recognising the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion.
Collate and analyse financial information, and show how that information can be used most effectively to support value creation within an organisation.
Apply accounting principles and adhere to legislation to ensure records are accurate and compliant with law or company policy when delivering accounting activities, such as the financial accounting of single entities, limited companies or partnerships or management accounting activities for an organisation.
Apply professional scepticism when undertaking accounting activities to inform and evaluate decision making on the content of true and fair accounts, being alert to conditions that may indicate possible misstatement of financial information due to error or fraud, establishing the facts sensitively and being aware of unconscious bias.
Interpret financial information for accounting purposes, such as using judgement to determine the correct way to report or account for transaction or undertaking ratio analysis.
Participate in or support others with quality improvement activities, for example the improvement of personal working practices.
Use software packages to assist with accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
Deliver accounting tasks with a critical eye to transactions and trends, demonstrating a ‘right first time approach’.
Use workload management principles to plan, organise and prioritise own tasks, and manage time effectively.
Use accounting information to add value to the organisation through use of data visualisations, analysis and interpretation, and communicate financial information in a way that facilitates understanding for non-finance stakeholders.
Communicate accounting information through a variety of media to enable key stakeholders to understand what is required, considering the risks and benefits to the organisation of social media and other digital applications.
Build and maintain collaborative, professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver accounting tasks, recognising the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion.

Your training plan

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)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Basic Maths (grade 9/A* - 5/B)
9/A* - 4/C (grade 9/A* - 5/B)

A Level or equivalent in:

Any (grade A-C)

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

Other requirements

Please note, the salary is £24,000 for individuals aged 21 years and over, and £19,500 for those under 21 years. Benefits include: Fully funded progression towards the full ATT qualification. Paid study leave. Enhanced holiday entitlement. A friendly, centrally located office, with access to good transport links. Supportive learning environment with knowledgeable mentors and excellent peer group keen to share. Working for a caring employer, committed to social responsibility, and regularly engaging in fundraising activity for deserving causes. Christmas shutdown, office closure from Christmas Eve until after New Year’s Day. Free car park. Working hours: 9am - 5:30pm, 37.5 hours per week.

About this company

General accountancy practice.

After this apprenticeship

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)

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