Apprentice Tax Adviser - Sept 2025 start date - ATT/CTA Pathway Level 7
ETC Tax
ALTRINCHAM (WA14 4DW)
Closes in 16 days (Sunday 31 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 22 July 2025
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Summary
Are you a school leaver, graduate, or career-changer who is serious about building a long-term career in tax? If so, look no further! At ETC Tax you'll work closely with experienced tax professionals, developing technical expertise and practical experience through real client work from day one while studying towards your ATT and CTA exams.
- Wage
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£24,570 a year
- Training course
- Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)
- Hours
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We operate core hours of Monday -Friday, 10.00am - 4.00pm. College hours may vary.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 6 October 2025
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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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
- Supporting senior tax advisors in delivering tax planning and advisory reports
- Assisting with the preparation of tax returns for individuals with complex tax needs
- Researching tax legislation and case law to provide technical support to more senior team members and clients
- Communicating regularly with clients and keeping them informed of progress
- Helping produce content for our website and social media accounts
- Starting to build strong professional relationships
Where you'll work
20-24 MARKET COURT
GARDEN LANE
ALTRINCHAM
WA14 4DW
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
RELX (UK) 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
You will attend a mix of online and in person training courses with Tolleys on a schedule published by them
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 5)
- Maths (grade 5)
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
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
You’re likely to enjoy this role if you: • Have a natural curiosity and enjoy asking questions • Like solving problems and finding practical solutions • Are interested in the law and how it gets applied • Pay close attention to detail • Are confident undertaking technical research • Enjoy writing and can adapt your tone to different audiences • Enjoy building relationships with colleagues and clients • Are determined, focused, and don’t give up when something’s difficult • Take a genuine interest in business and commercial decision-making We’re particularly suited to people who share our values: • Committed – to getting things done when you say you will, as well as keeping clients and colleagues informed of your progress • Adaptable – flexible in your thinking, your approach to work and the way you communicate with others • Resourceful – keen to learn and improve, and find solutions to problems • Excellent – always striving for your best and being proud of the quality of your work What We’re Looking For: • A strong academic background (at least A-levels or equivalent) • A genuine interest in tax • Motivation to gain professional qualifications • Strong analytical skills • Good numerical skills • Clear and confident communicator • Ability to work both independently and as part of a small team • Eagerness to learn and develop in a fast-paced environment
About this employer
ETC is a small specialist tax advisory practice, based in Altrincham, Cheshire. We assist clients with complex tax needs, which tend to include business owners, entrepreneurs, self-employed individuals and those with complex affairs, such as people moving overseas or those investing in cryptocurrencies amongst other things, although we don't have a "typical" client - that's what keeps things interesting. Our team is small (8) but mighty. We have a mix of those who trained with us and those who have gained experience at bigger firms. The work is the same big or small!
http://www.etctax.co.uk (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Life insurance (4 x salary) Birthday leave CSR days Auto-enrolment pension 25 days holiday with long service holiday and option to buy 3 more days - office closed between Christmas and NY
After this apprenticeship
- Once you have completed your apprenticeship you will be a fully qualified Chartered Tax Adviser
- You may continue to be a mixed tax adviser, or could specialise in taxes like investigations and disputes, corporate tax or private client tax
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ETC Tax
Angela Wood
careers@etctax.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000300749.
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Closes in 16 days (Sunday 31 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
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