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Apprentice IT Consultant (Business and Finance)

INNOVATE TAX LIMITED · KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED
Location
Bognor Regis
Postcode
PO22 9SL
Salary
£14,560 a year
Duration
1 Year 9 Months
Hours per week
35h
Positions available
1
Degree awarded
Business analyst (level 4)
Start date
14 July 2026
Application deadline
26 June 2026
Posted
11 June 2026
Vacancy reference
2000035652

About the role

As an Apprentice IT Consultant, you’ll work alongside experienced consultants and gain hands-on experience in business, finance and technology while working towards a relevant qualification (such as a Level 3 or Level 4 apprenticeship in IT, Business Analysis, or Finance; this list is not exhaustive).

Your day-to-day might include:

  • Supporting consultants on live projects for major international clients (see who we work with on our website)
  • Learning how to configure and document software systems like Oracle and SAP
  • Helping create and update internal training materials and client guides
  • Providing first-line support to clients with the guidance of senior team members
  • Researching global tax trends and contributing to blog posts or newsletters (we’ll teach you how!)
  • Gaining the opportunity (once trained) to visit client sites in the UK or abroad
  • Every day is different- you’ll be learning new skills, building confidence, and developing a clear career path in technology consulting

Working week

Monday to Friday Shifts to be confirmed

Skills

Communication skillsIT skillsOrganisation skillsAttention to detailCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativePatience

Required qualifications

Essential
GCSE · English · Grade 9-4
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 9-4

Training & development

Learners develop an extensive skillset in core business analysis, enhanced by expertise in generative AI and its strategic application.

This dual focus enables them to leverage AI for data gathering, decision-making, and identifying new opportunities.

The direct application of these learned skills ensures employees are highly competent, drive efficiency and deliver a real return on investment.

Modules include:

  • Foundations of Business Analysis
  • Process and AI Integration
  • Advanced Requirements and Strategic AI
  • Agile Principles
  • EPA Preparation
Additional training
  • Kaplan is one of the world’s largest and most diverse education providers
  • We are one of the UK’s leading training providers for finance and accountancy qualifications and train thousands of accountants each year
  • We have been educating and training students for over 70 years and have helped thousands of people achieve their career goals. We offer apprenticeships from Level 2 to Level 7 and cover Accountancy & Tax, Banking & Finance and Data & IT
  • We offer study methods to suit all types of learning, whether you want to be face-to-face, or left alone to study in your own time
Future prospects
  • Clear career development opportunities- many of our team started as trainees and now lead global projects

Things to consider

  • Background Check containing: ID Verification, Crime and Financial checks, employment references and confirmation of education

About INNOVATE TAX LIMITED

Innovate Tax is a global tax technology consultancy helping businesses automate and manage their VAT and other indirect taxes (GST) using well-known, reputable IT systems. We also implement compliance tools, including e- invoicing, globally, as well as developing our own tools, incorporating AI technology. We’re headquartered in the UK and have offices in Bognor Regis and Monmouth. We are also established in the USA, UAE, and India, and we will have remote team members and contractors across the UK, Europe and beyond. Our environment is friendly, fast-paced, and focused on helping people reach their potential. Innovate Tax IT Consultants are the lifeblood of our business. Many of our current consultants began their careers through our training and apprenticeship programmes and now they lead teams and travel the world implementing solutions across the major ERPs, including Oracle, SAP and Workday, using both Native and External Tax Engines for some of the biggest global brands (take a look at our website) across over 150 countries.

Website
innovatetax.com