Tax Assistant (Apprenticeship)
Our Tax Assistant apprenticeship offers an opportunity to develop valuable skills, enjoy a challenging hands-on experience and learn from exceptional people, all while you work towards gaining the ATT qualification and earn a full-time salary.
In this role you will prepare and assist in the preparation of personal and trust tax returns, simple accounts for the returns, capital gains tax computations and income tax computations.
Through our in-house Academy you will receive extensive ongoing technical training and support, which will provide you with the tools needed to understand why we prepare tax returns and tax computations alongside how to do this and all other elements of the role.
Support will also be provided by our experienced management team, together with having a buddy in the form of a member of our existing team, who you can lean on for any additional support you may need as you settle into your role.
Responsibilities
- Supporting the tax compliance for a portfolio of clients throughout the year; managing timetables/expectations accurately and efficiently.
- Work closely with clients to ensure all necessary tax documentation is complete and accurate.
- Support the tax team in researching and interpreting tax laws and regulations.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of tax legislation and any changes affecting our clients.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of tax-related processes and procedures.
- Preparing client deliverables and acting as an ambassador for the business
- Work with other service lines to the benefit of the client including referring opportunities where relevant and minimising risk (to both the business and the client)
- Responsible for dealing with ad-hoc enquiries and provision of other tax and office support as required
- Undertake professional study towards the ATT qualification, progressing to the CTA qualification to become a Chartered Tax Advisor.
About you
- Minimum B to C grade A levels, or equivalent level of qualification (achieved or predicted to achieve)
- Prior experience using Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and Outlook) would be advantageous, but training will be provided
- Commitment and willingness to learn
- Ability to think analytically
What's on offer?
- Competitive salary
- ATT study support
- 172.5 hours (23 days) holiday
- Flexible bank holidays
- Birthday day off
- Health cash plan
- Employee assistance programme
- Group life assurance x 3
- Pension scheme (salary sacrifice)
- Salary sacrifice benefits including holiday purchase, cycle to work, tech purchase
- Regular social events
- Friendly and inclusive working environment
- On-site parking (York & Scarborough)
- Company bonus scheme
- Career pathway
Please send all CVs to recruitment@fortus.co.uk
Application closing date: 30 November 2025
Assessment mornings: 11th & 16th December 2025
Interviews will be held in early February 2026
For more information please email recruitment@fortus.co.uk