Tax East Midlands Apprenticeship

Cooper Parry

Derby (DE74 2SA)

Closes in 30 days (Friday 15 May 2026)

Posted on 14 April 2026

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Summary

Looking to start your tax career in 2026? Do you have a love of numbers, analytics and problem solving? Do you love building relationships?

Whether you have just completed your A Levels or just had some time out, our pathway can help you work towards being a qualified accountant!

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Training course
Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 7 September 2026

Duration

3 years

Positions available

11

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

  • Turning complex jargon into simple terms and actions for our brilliant clients
  • Making sure our clients are compliant by preparing and submitting their tax returns
  • Liaising with HMRC around tax returns and gaining tax reliefs
    Generating new ideas, solutions and spotting opportunities to enhance our client offering
  • Keeping up to date with changes to legislation and the impact they may have on our clients

Where you'll work

Sky View
Argosy Road East Midlands Airport
Castle Donington
Derby
DE74 2SA

Training

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

Training provider

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

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.

Training schedule

Alongside the day-to-day, you will also study for your ACA/CTA or ATT/CTA Qualification through attending college courses and on the job training.

The pathway to qualification takes around 4 years if you’re a School/College leaver and you’ll be supported along the way by your colleagues, Managers and our dedicated Student Support Manager.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

A Level in:

3 A Levels or equivalent (grade BBC)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working

About this employer

We’re no ordinary firm of accountants and business advisers. And this means we don’t give ordinary advice. We’re straight-talking, we put people and relationships before products and services, and deliver a streamlined, client-focused service free from unnecessary red tape. This is what’s made us the fastest growing firm of accountants in the UK... and our vision is to continue. Over the last couple years alone, we have achieved some fantastic feats: Ranked No.1 in the Accountancy Age Mid-Tier Power Index in 2022 Were Best Companies No.1 Accountancy Firm & No.30 Best Large Company to work for in the UK in 2023 Became B Corp certified in 2023! Measuring and improving our impact beyond business for a brighter tomorrow

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Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

  • Progression to senior level role

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Cooper Parry

Hannah Johnson-Hewitt

earlycareers@cooperparry.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000026135.

Apply now

Closes in 30 days (Friday 15 May 2026)

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.