Who are we looking for:
A well organised and conscientious Sixth-Form or College leaver who has completed A Levels, and who has good communication skills and a flair for problem solving. This role will appeal to someone who wants to kick-start their career by getting on-the-job experience whilst getting paid at the same time, as an alternative to taking the University route into working life.
The opportunity:
Taking the first steps into a career in taxation has never been more exciting! Modern day careers in taxation offer a huge amount of variety and intellectual stimulation - with every annual budget the tax rules change, and individuals and businesses need help and advice navigating complex tax legislation.
Furthermore, HMRC’s ambition is: ‘to become one of the most digitally advanced tax administrations in the world’ - you may have heard of ‘Making Tax Digital’ in the news. This poses a huge opportunity for our firm and for our people and Page Kirk is making a conscious and concerted effort to blaze a trail into this digital era of taxation and accountancy.
About the role and the qualification you will achieve:
This role has a very heavy focus around helping our clients stay on top of their tax compliance responsibilities, but there will also be opportunities to provide tax advice.
Alongside your responsibilities at work, you will undertake a training contract (apprenticeship agreement) and study towards completing the ATT qualification. Page Kirk will provide paid study leave and will fully fund your studies towards becoming an ATT qualified Taxation Technician.
What this role could lead to:
Becoming ATT qualified and having practice experience on your CV is invaluable for a successful career in taxation; typically progressing your career within an accountancy practice (as a tax adviser). Once you are ATT qualified, the natural career progression in terms of further qualification would be to study towards becoming a Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA).
Duties will include:
- Day to day management of your own portfolio of clients
- Meet clients, as part of the tax team
- Preparation of self-assessment personal tax returns
- Preparation of forms P11d (return of benefits and expenses)
- Carry out tax research and summarise findings
- Analyse data
- Checking HM Revenue & Customs correspondence and communications issued to the client
- Representing the client in the event of an HM Revenue & Customs investigation (you will not be expected to deal with these unassisted)
- Written and verbal communications with clients and HM Revenue & Customs
- Use of technology, software and Apps to handle data-processing
- Working to weekly/monthly/quarterly deadlines as part of the wider team
- Helping to prepare blogs and articles relevant to your area of work when required
Desired qualifications:
- Have achieved GCSE or equivalent Maths and English at grade 5 or above
- 3 A levels or equivalent
- No prior relevant work experience is expected or necessary
- This role is an apprenticeship in taxation and therefore people who have a degree-level qualification need not apply
Essential Skills and Knowledge:
- Must be numerate and have good literacy and general communication skills
- Conscientious and organised, must be able to prioritise and organise workload to work to tight deadlines
- Personable
- Hard-working, trustworthy and diligent, must have good attention to detail and take pride in presenting accurate work
Benefits
- Competitive salary with scheduled pay rises for passing exams
- Structured development with measurable milestones
- Supportive learning environment with dedicated mentors and colleagues keen to share their experience and technical expertise
- Study leave to attend college and prepare for exams with excellent pass rates
- Participate in a wide range of social and networking activities
- Work close to Nottingham city centre
- Opportunities to work at one of our associate firms in America once qualified
- Work with a broad range of interesting clients in a number of sectors including engineering, manufacturing, charity & not for profit, the legal sector and healthcare
- Train to become a skilled professional in tax.
- Work in a progressive and innovative firm which always embraces the latest developments in technology
- Fast track career progression to management
- Work within a vibrant and enthusiastic office
- Enhanced holiday entitlement
Who are we:
Page Kirk is a medium-sized firm of Chartered Accountants and Chartered Tax Advisers based in Nottingham. We were named best practice by the ICAEW East Midlands (1-10 partner category). As a firm of the future our primary focus is building long-term relationships with our clients by understanding their goals and needs and working closely with them to provide the absolute best advice with particular emphasis on delivering a personal service.
We have huge ambitions for growth, the effects of which we are beginning to see already, and as such we need to grow our team with like-minded and capable individuals.