The role: ATT Trainee Apprenticeship
Location: Preston
Hours: Full Time
Salary: Competitive, plus fully funded study and support for professional qualifications
Benefits: Impressive benefits package (upon qualification)

Combining the demands of a full-time role whilst studying for the ATT qualification, you will start with basic administrative tasks and learn through a programme of structured training and development alongside on the job work experience, supporting the tax partners and directors on a variety of tax planning projects, including some or all of the following

• Company restructuring
• Employee share schemes
• Dividend planning
• Alphabet share structures
• EIS and SEIS shares
• Acquisition and disposal of private companies / unincorporated businesses
• Management buy outs
• Private client management
• Non-UK resident individuals, companies and trusts
• Corporate tax advisory, e.g. loan relationships and derivatives
• Year-end tax planning.

The projects undertaken will be dependent on client requirements, but the successful candidate will have the flexibility and aptitude to work on a wide range of issues as they arise.

Candidates will need to have a natural ability to work well with people and be able to develop long lasting and trusting relationships with our clients. A commitment to delivering exceptional client service alongside being a good team player will be the key to success in this role.

The successful applicant will need to:

• Have a minimum of 5 GCSE’s (or equivalent) grades A* - C including Maths and English
• Be A-Level (or equivalent) qualified
• Have an aptitude for figures and an interest in business and commerce, especially tax
• Demonstrate the commitment to study for professional examinations
• The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and to tailor communication appropriately
• The ability to work as part of a team
• Have a strong commercial awareness and excellent attention to detail
• Be flexible in working practices to support client needs
• Have a solutions focussed approach

We are looking to recruit someone as soon as possible and will make an appointment as soon as a suitable candidate is found.