Accounting and Taxation Technician (Level 4) Apprentice

GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE, LTD

Farnborough (GU14 6GU)

Closes in 25 days (Sunday 24 May 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 27 April 2026

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Summary

Having a genuine interest in developing a career in finance – you will be dedicated to learning and willing to put in the time and effort to build your knowledge and experience. Successful apprentices demonstrate strong communication, organisational, and collaboration skills. 

Wage

£16,016 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Professional taxation technician (level 4)
Hours
To be agreed – dependent of college days. Monday through Friday.

38 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Wednesday 9 September 2026

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

  • Partner with the finance and accounting teams to assist in the monthly closing process, which includes journal entries and analysis of accounts
  • Assist with the preparation of management financial statements, designing financial reports and providing value added analysis
  • Actively develop and drive continuous improvement recommendations
  • Perform special projects and ad-hoc management reporting as required

Where you'll work

East Gate Trenchard Way
Farnborough Airport
Farnborough
GU14 6GU

Training

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

Training provider

FARNBOROUGH COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

Training course

Professional taxation technician (level 4)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Collate, analyse, and use financial information to support evidence-based, sustainable tax decisions for stakeholders, such as individuals and businesses.
  • Undertake taxation activities within the scope and limits of their role and tax specialism, such as the preparation of tax information for individuals, sole traders, partnerships or limited companies, escalating issues to more senior colleagues where appropriate.
  • Apply relevant principles and legislation when undertaking taxation activities to ensure records are compliant.
  • Apply professional scepticism when undertaking taxation activities, being alert to conditions which may indicate possible misstatement of information due to error or fraud, establishing the facts sensitively and being aware of unconscious bias, and using those facts to inform and evaluate decision making in the context of providing accurate information to HMRC.
  • Interpret information for tax purposes, such as using judgement to determine the correct way to report transactions or items of income or expenditure.
  • Participate in or support others with quality improvement activities, for example the improvement of personal working practices.
  • Use software packages to assist with taxation tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
  • Deliver taxation tasks with a critical eye to trends, demonstrating a ‘right first-time approach’.
  • Use workload management principles to plan, organise, and prioritise own tasks and manage time effectively, such as systems for managing key tax filing dates, penalty dates, and enquiry deadlines.
  • Use taxation information to add value to stakeholders through use of data visualisations, analysis, and interpretation, and communicate tax information in a way that non-tax specialist stakeholders can understand.
  • Undertake file management activities, such as preparing and collating information, making accurate file notes and managing version control.
  • Build and maintain collaborative, professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver taxation tasks, recognising the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion.
  • Communicate taxation information through different media to facilitate stakeholder understanding, considering the risks and benefits to the organisation of social media and other digital applications.
  • Collate, analyse, and use financial information to support evidence-based, sustainable tax decisions for stakeholders, such as individuals and businesses.
  • Undertake taxation activities within the scope and limits of their role and tax specialism, such as the preparation of tax information for individuals, sole traders, partnerships or limited companies, escalating issues to more senior colleagues where appropriate.
  • Apply relevant principles and legislation when undertaking taxation activities to ensure records are compliant.
  • Apply professional scepticism when undertaking taxation activities, being alert to conditions which may indicate possible misstatement of information due to error or fraud, establishing the facts sensitively and being aware of unconscious bias, and using those facts to inform and evaluate decision making in the context of providing accurate information to HMRC.
  • Interpret information for tax purposes, such as using judgement to determine the correct way to report transactions or items of income or expenditure.
  • Participate in or support others with quality improvement activities, for example the improvement of personal working practices.
  • Use software packages to assist with taxation tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
  • Deliver taxation tasks with a critical eye to trends, demonstrating a ‘right first-time approach’.
  • Use workload management principles to plan, organise, and prioritise own tasks and manage time effectively, such as systems for managing key tax filing dates, penalty dates, and enquiry deadlines.
  • Use taxation information to add value to stakeholders through use of data visualisations, analysis, and interpretation, and communicate tax information in a way that non-tax specialist stakeholders can understand.
  • Undertake file management activities, such as preparing and collating information, making accurate file notes and managing version control.
  • Build and maintain collaborative, professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver taxation tasks, recognising the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion.
  • Communicate taxation information through different media to facilitate stakeholder understanding, considering the risks and benefits to the organisation of social media and other digital applications.

Training schedule

  • Financial Accounting – understanding accounting and financial activities of the organisation
  • Budgeting and Forecasting – developing effective financial management and budget control skills
  • Financial Statements – preparation and interpretation of the financial data

More training information

  • Financial Accounting – understanding accounting and financial activities of the organisation
  • Budgeting and Forecasting – developing effective financial management and budget control skills
  • Financial Statements – preparation and interpretation of    the financial data

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

GCSE -Includes Math and English (grade 5 GCSES A*-C or 4-9)

Other in:

Level 3 Accounting Apprenticeship (grade NA)

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

Failure to provide qualification/exam results may result in your application being rejected.

About this employer

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world’s most technologically advanced business-jet aircraft. Gulfstream has produced more than 2,800 aircraft for customers around the world since 1958.

To meet the diverse transportation needs of the future, Gulfstream offers a comprehensive fleet of aircraft, comprising the Gulfstream G280TM, the Gulfstream G400TM, the Gulfstream G500TM, the Gulfstream G600TM, the Gulfstream G650TM, the Gulfstream G650ERTM , Gulfstream G700TM and the Gulfstream G800TM. Gulfstream also offers aircraft ownership services via Gulfstream Pre-Owned Aircraft SalesTM.

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After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship program, candidates will have an opportunity to apply for roles at Gulfstream Aerospace according to availability and qualifications. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE, LTD

Erika Amadio

erika.amadio@gulfstream.com

+44 7939980876

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000027780.

Apply now

Closes in 25 days (Sunday 24 May 2026 at 11:59pm)