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

Signals: Milestone gates met; measurable result reported; documentation; deployment or evidence reachable; reflective log

Functionality & requirements30
Technical quality & architecture25
Documentation15
Deployment & evidence15
Innovation10
Presentation5

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.