ATT Tax Adviser - Dumfries

AAT Trainee Accountant / ATT Tax Adviser – Dumfries

Armstrong Watson is offering a high‑end apprenticeship for trainees who want to earn while they learn and avoid university debt. The role is a 3‑year training programme that will lead to an AAT or ATT qualification, with the possibility of exemptions towards a Chartered Accountant or Chartered Tax Adviser qualification.

You will work across two teams:

• Business Services – preparing accounts, bookkeeping and VAT returns.
• Tax Compliance – preparing tax returns, calculating tax liabilities and assisting with tax planning projects.

All candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Achieve a minimum of 7 GCSEs at Grade 5 (C) or above (including Maths, English and at least one Science) or a minimum of 6 National Fives (including Maths, English and at least one Science) at Grade C or above.
• Achieve or be predicted to achieve a minimum of 96 UCAS Points at A Level, Scottish Highers or BTEC Level 3.
• Be at least 18 years old by 31 August 2026.

Closing date for applications: midnight on Sunday 29th March 2026.

• Annual leave entitlement of 21 days, plus bank holidays, accruing a day after each year (up to 26 days).
• Annual leave purchase scheme allowing you to buy up to 5 additional days each year.
• Health Shield cash plan and employee assistance programme.
• Paid flu jabs and eye tests.
• In‑corporation commission and referral scheme.
• Paid professional membership fees.
• Ongoing access to online training courses and materials.

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