AAT Tax Apprentice (Apprenticeship)

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government apprenticeship service is offering an apprenticeship opportunity in York for aspiring accountancy professionals. You will assist with tax compliance, gain foundational accounting skills, and have the chance for career progression upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. The program is suitable for those without prior experience, requiring GCSEs in Maths and English and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Benefits

Opportunities for progression upon successful completion

Qualifications

• Good maths, IT, and English skills are needed.
• Willingness to learn.
• Foundational skills in bookkeeping, accountancy, and business skills.

Responsibilities

• Deal with clients and other teams as part of tax compliance service delivery.
• Assist in the implementation of client’s wider tax compliance engagement.
• Complete tax returns from original records and record review points.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Education

GCSEs grades 9/A* - 4/C, including Maths and English

Job description

Your duties:

• Deal with clients and other teams as part of tax compliance service delivery.
• Assist in the implementation of client’s wider tax compliance engagement.
• Assist the Tax Manager with administration and client / HMRC contact as required.
• Complete tax returns from original records and record review points.
• Complete personal expenses claims for GP clients.
• Gain understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives.
• Gain an awareness of client engagements & budgets.
• Perform other job-related duties as necessary.

Training

Accounts/Finance Assistant Apprenticeship Level 2 - AAT

This apprenticeship is suitable for individuals without prior accountancy or bookkeeping knowledge. It provides foundational skills in bookkeeping, accountancy, and business skills. Entry requirements are minimal; good maths, IT, and English skills are needed, along with a willingness to learn. The programme covers core accounting skills such as double-entry bookkeeping, basic costing, and business skills. Successful completion requires passing specific modules and an End Point Assessment (EPA). Training can be face-to-face or online. The apprenticeship must be relevant to the job and include dedicated off-the-job training time.

OR

Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Level 3 - AAT (Duration: 18 months)

This programme builds on foundational skills, supporting growth within an accountancy and finance function. It includes the Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and covers preparing financial statements, management accounting, VAT returns, and business awareness. It prepares candidates for further study at Level 4. The programme requires passing four modules and an EPA. Training options are face-to-face or online. Relevance to the job and off-the-job training are mandatory.

Qualifications required

GCSEs grades 9/A* - 4/C, including Maths and English.

Skills required

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Prospects

Opportunities for progression upon successful completion of the apprenticeship and qualification.

Qualification / Standard

ST0608 Accounts or finance assistant, Duration: 15 months.