ATT Trainee

Description:

A successful and local accountancy practice based in Bridgwater are currently looking to employ a Tax enthusiast trainee to join them for a two-year ATT apprenticeship, with further development upon completion of this. 

Responsibilities

Assist senior tax professionals with various tasks. This might involve data entry related to tax preparation, preparing basic tax calculations, or researching specific tax issues.

Gain exposure to different areas of taxation, including corporate tax, personal income tax (PAYE), and preparing tax returns.

Learn about accounting principles as they relate to taxation.

Communicate with clients to gather information or respond to inquiries (may involve some correspondence with HMRC, the UK tax authority).

Contribute to the preparation of reports and presentations related to tax matters.

Development and Qualifications

As an ATT trainee, you'll be expected to work towards obtaining the ATT qualification (offered by the Association of Taxation Technicians), a stepping stone to becoming a chartered tax advisor (CTA). 

The role emphasises strong attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

You will need to of achieved A-C grades at GCSE and A Level or higher

Overall, an ATT trainee role is a great way to launch your career in tax. It provides a combination of on-the-job training, exposure to various tax areas, and the opportunity to earn a professional qualification.

This is a two-year training contract in order to achieve your ATT. After the successful completion of this training contract, the practice would hope to move the successful candidates onto a permanent contract of employment and potentially offer CTA study support down the line