
Level 4 Taxation Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship standard: Professional Taxation Technician
Our Level 4 Tax Apprenticeship gives learners the essential skills to prepare them for a successful career in tax. Learners will understand how to prepare and manage tax returns, ensure compliance, and support advisory work all while earning the ATT qualification and building a strong foundation for future progression.
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Apprenticeship overview
Tax is more than just numbers; it’s strategy, compliance, and trust. Our Level 4 Professional Taxation Technician Apprenticeship equips learners with the technical skills and practical expertise to navigate complex tax legislation and deliver accurate, ethical solutions for individuals and businesses. This apprenticeship blends real-world learning with the Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT) qualification, with successful learners earning a recognised credential valued by the industry.
Our approach combines expert-led delivery, cutting-edge learning technology, and personalised coaching to ensure learners don’t just pass exams; they thrive in their role. Every element of our programme is designed to build confidence and accelerate career progression.
Who is this programme for?
Our Level 4 Taxation Technician Apprenticeship is suitable for anyone that works within taxation, accountancy or finance either within an organisation, or as part of a professional accountancy firm.
This apprenticeship is suitable for roles, such as:
Tax Technician
Personal Tax Assistant
Business Tax Assistant
Where will the programme take you?
Our Level 4 Tax apprenticeship is the first step to senior roles in compliance, advisory, and specialist tax areas across all sectors.
By completing this apprenticeship, learners will achieve the widely respected Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT) qualification.
Learners will be able to further their learning by progressing to the Level 7 Accountancy or Taxation Professional Apprenticeship*.
Who’s eligible?
Eligibility is set by individual employers, but typically includes:
Grade C or above in at least 5 GCSEs, including English and maths, OR
Significant work experience
All apprentices must be employed in a role relevant to the programme to be eligible to apply.
Apprenticeship information
- Start Dates
- Regular start dates
- Application deadline
- 6 weeks before start date
- Study modes
- Face-to-face, online
- Cost
- 95% government funded for non-levy payers.£15,000levy fundedFree for Learners
- Apprenticeship standard
- Professional Taxation Technician
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I am extremely proud that Mazars ranked 6th in the top 100 Apprenticeship Employers. Our ongoing partnership with BPP has given us an advantage in the delivery and continued success of our apprenticeship programmes, enabling our employees to have thriving careers because of their on the job learning experience.
Miranda SmithHead of Leadership and Executive Development - Forvis Mazars
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