Accounting and Taxation Technician (Level 4) Apprentice

Job description

SummaryHaving 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, with potential increase depending on age.

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Training CourseProfessional taxation technician (Level 4)

Hours38 hours 30 minutes a week; to be agreed – dependent on college days, Monday through Friday.

Start DateWednesday 9 September 2026

Duration2 years

Positions Available1

WorkMost of your apprenticeship is spent working. You'll learn on‐the‐job by gaining 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 WorkEast Gate Trenchard Way, Farnborough Airport, Farnborough, GU14 6GU

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

Training ProviderFARNBOROUGH COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

What You'll Learn

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 your 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 your 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 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.

Essential QualificationsGCSEs in:

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 thinking

Team working

Creativity

Initiative

Non‐judgemental attitude

Patience

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

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

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Farnborough

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

15-05-2026

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English