Armstrong Watson
Full job description
As an expanding business with 16 offices at present, Armstrong Watson LLP is a leading independent accountancy firm ranked in the top 35 firms of accountants and business advisers.
With approximately 570 colleagues, our people and our culture are at the heart of what we do. We recognise the unique impact our employees have on not only our clients, but also our colleagues and the communities in which we operate in. Our success is dependent on every colleague behaving consistently across all four of our values: Passion, Trust, Honesty and Humanity.
The Role
We are now recruiting for a Trainee Tax Assistant to join our Leeds office and become one of the latest additions to our growing Tax Consultancy Service Line.
We would like for this individual to start with us as soon as possible.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to begin a career in Tax advisory. You will specialise in Corporation Tax but you will also gain exposure to other Tax specialisms, including VAT, Personal Tax and Employment Tax.
No prior Tax knowledge is required, as full training will be given.
Training and development is at the core of the role and you will be provided with ongoing support to grow technically and professionally in a supportive environment.
We will be providing the successful candidate with ATT qualification study support. Following successful completion of ATT study support is available for undertaking the CTA qualification to become a Chartered Tax Advisor.
The Candidate
In order to be eligible to apply for the vacancy, you must:
Have Right to Work in the UK
Have Permanent Residency in the UK
Have NO Unspent Criminal Convictions
Hold a 2:1 degree or above in any discipline or possess the full AAT qualification (including Level 4)
Have a minimum of 110 UCAS points (obtained at A or AS Level)
Hold a full UK Driving Licence already, or plan to obtain a full UK Driving Licence prior to October 2023
Hold 7 GCSEs at Grade C or above (including Maths, English and at least 1 Science)
In order to fulfil the role, we expect you to be:
Seeking a challenge and able to balance on-the-job work with study (for ATT Qualification)
Comfortable working within a fast paced working environment
A dedicated team player and willing to assist colleagues within the team where possible
Able to prioritise workloads under strict deadlines and work well under pressure
Able to use initiatives and have great organisation / problem-solving skills
The Benefits
In return for your hard work helping us shape our future growth and development; we will provide a competitive salary and a positive benefits package which includes:
3.1% Employer Contribution Pension Scheme including Life Cover and Income Protection
Enhanced Annual Leave which will increase throughout your length of service and option an Annual Leave Purchase Scheme allowing you to buy up to 5 additional days annual leave each year
Flexible & Smart Working – giving you the ability to balance home-working, office location etc.
Life Cover of 4x your salary
Health Shield Cash Plan (provides cash back on a range of Health benefits and discounts on fashion, entertainment, holidays etc)
Introductory Commission Scheme (financial reward if you refer a new client)
Employee Assistance Programme (confidential support for emotional wellbeing)
Employee Referral Scheme (financial reward if you refer new AW colleagues) of up to £2,500
Detailed and thorough on-the-job training
Reviews and appraisals with your management team to ensure regular communication and providing you with a platform to enhance your career
In addition to all the benefits you would expect from an award winning employer, you will be given the utmost encouragement and support to develop your career further.
When you’re with us…… we’re with you.