2027 Tax Graduate Programme - London

Higherin; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional leave

Gym membership

Employee discounts

Pension

Health support

Protection benefits

Job summary

BDO invites you to apply for its Tax Graduate Programme in London. Over three years you’ll gain hands-on experience while studying ACA/CTA, AAT/CTA as tax pathway, and work alongside seasoned professionals to build technical knowledge and commercial confidence.

As you develop, you’ll take on more responsibility, build client relationships, and shape the direction of your career. Successful completion leads to a permanent tax advisor role with us.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 degree in any discipline (obtained or predicted).
• Three A-levels (or equivalent) at A*-C, or four Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers at grade A-B.
• GCSEs at grade 4 and above in Maths and English (or Scottish National 5).
• Right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship not provided for these roles.
• Commitment to balance study and professional work.

Skills

Curiosity

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Education

2:2 degree in any discipline

Three A-levels or equivalent

GCSEs Maths & English 4+

Job description

A bit about Tax

• BDO's Tax practice spans 13 specialist areas, including Employment Tax, Private Client and Tax Dispute Resolution. Our tax professionals work with clients ranging from FTSE 100 companies to high-growth start-ups, giving you the chance to build experience across different businesses and challenges.
• You'll get involved in dynamic work and take on more responsibility as your confidence grows. And you'll have people around you to help - from teammates and managers to directors and partners who can share their experience, answer questions and support your development.
• It's big responsibility with personal support - and the chance to build a career that’s your own.

And a bit about the programme

• Over three years, you'll gain hand-on experience while studying towards ACA/CTA, AAT/CTA (tax pathway) qualifications. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, developing your technical knowledge through client work while building your commercial skills and confidence.
• There's plenty of room to explore where your strengths and interests could take you. As you develop, you'll take on more responsibility, build relationships with clients and colleagues, and have opportunities to shape the direction of your career.
• The support is there too. Our graduates talk about being trusted with projects early, working directly with clients and having approachable senior colleagues around them as they learn. So while you'll be challenged to grow, you won't be doing it alone.
• When you successfully complete the programme and pass the exams, you'll be fully qualified as a tax advisor, and guaranteed a permanent role with us.

As for you

• You're inquisitive, resilient and motivated. You enjoy solving problems, thinking things through and learning something new.
• You don't need to arrive knowing everything. Bring your curiosity, logical mindset and willingness to get involved, and you'll have the support and experience to develop from there.
• Join us in our London hub.
• One thing to note: you'll need to live within a commutable distance of the office you apply to. Relocation support is not provided, so please consider this carefully before applying. Time together in person matters - whether that's in the office or with clients. It gives you more opportunities to learn from your team, build relationships and get the most from working together.

What you get in return

• Our benefits are designed to support your life in and outside of work, with options including additional leave, gym membership and employee discounts, alongside pension, health and wellbeing support and a range of protection benefits.

Salary

• £33,000 per annum

Is it for you? To apply, you'll need:

• A minimum 2:2 degree in any discipline (obtained or predicted)
• Three A-levels (or equivalent) at A*-C (excluding General Studies and Extended Projects), or four Scottish Highers or Advanced Highers at grade A-B (or equivalent, for example BTEC Extended Diploma). Please note: we do not use UCAS points. You'll be asked to provide evidence if you're successful in securing an offer
• GCSEs at grade 4 and above in Maths and English, or Scottish National 5 grade A-C. You'll also need to provide evidence if successful
• Commitment to balance study and professional work
• The right to work in the UK (we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for these roles as they do not meet the current minimum salary requirements for sponsorship set by the Home Office. Applications from candidates who have their own legal right to work within the UK must cover the duration of their 4-year training contract and employment)

How the interview process will go

We want you to know what to expect, so here's the typical process:

• Online application form.
• Online assessments.
• Video interview.
• Virtual assessment centre.
• Final interview in person.

We'll keep you updated at each stage and share tips to help you prepare. And just so you know: we don't use AI in any part of our candidate screening process. Every application is reviewed by a real person.

Closing date for applications is Sunday 15th November 2026