BeginnerBusiness trackGB-CP-32

Making Tax Digital Bookkeeping & VAT Return Automation

Internship role: Accounts Apprentice. Keep a quarter of digital records for a sole trader, reconcile the bank and submit a VAT return to the HMRC sandbox via MTD-compatible software.

10 Guided Steps240h Internship TierSubmit: GitHub repo or evidence pack + live demo / report + README + milestone logbookVerified CertificateAI Rubric Graded

Program Overview

Internship role: Accounts Apprentice. Keep a quarter of digital records for a sole trader, reconcile the bank and submit a VAT return to the HMRC sandbox via MTD-compatible software.

What you submit

GitHub repo or evidence pack + live demo / report + README + milestone logbook

Stack: Excel, Xero sandbox, HMRC MTD API sandbox

How it is graded

Problem framing15
The business question, decision owner and success measure are stated in two or three sentences.
Data & method25
Sources are named, data is cleaned and explained, and the method fits the question.
Analysis & model25
The model or analysis is correct, assumptions are on their own sheet, and sensitivity is tested.
Recommendation20
A clear recommendation with numbers, risks and the next step, not just a list of findings.
Deck & communication15
A short deck or memo a manager could read in five minutes.

Pass 60% · Merit 75% · Distinction 90%

Learning Outcomes

240-hour United Kingdom programme. MTD for Income Tax extends to sole traders from 2026

practices need staff fluent in digital record keeping.

Target Audience

Engineering Students

Diploma, B.Tech, B.E., BCA, MCA, or M.Tech students seeking practical experience.

Aspiring Developers

Developers who want to build proof-of-work capstone projects for tech resumes.

Job Seekers

Graduates looking for AI-evaluated code review & verified industry credentials.