2027 Tax Summer Internship Programme 2027

BDO; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Health and wellbeing support

Protection benefits

Additional leave

Gym membership

Employee discounts

Job summary

BDO invites you to a six-week Summer Internship that offers hands-on experience in Tax, working with clients and supported by a friendly team. The induction in Coventry and the chance to learn across service lines provide a strong start to your career with BDO.

You’ll be based in your chosen office (Edinburgh, Birmingham, etc.) for the remainder of the programme and are expected to commit to the full six weeks. A pathway to the graduate programme may follow on successful completion.

Qualifications

• Be a second-year undergraduate student seeking a summer placement.
• Must have a 2:2 degree (predicted or obtained).
• Three A-levels or equivalent at grades A*-C (or four Scottish Highers at A-B). Evidence may be requested.
• GCSEs at grade 4+ in Maths and English, or Scottish National 5 grade A-C.

Responsibilities

• Gain practical Tax experience by working with experienced colleagues.
• Learn about different Tax areas and how teams interact with clients.
• Be supported by colleagues and interns to build confidence and skills.
• Complete the internship with potential to join our graduate programme.

Education

Second-year undergraduate student

Minimum 2:2 degree

Three A-levels or equivalent

GCSE Maths and English grade 4+

Job description

Big opportunities. Personal support. That’s Beyond the Ordinary.

Want to spend six weeks building experience that could take your career further? Our Summer Internship gives you the chance to learn by doing, work with clients and build experience alongside people who’ll support you as you go.

The programme starts on Monday 5th July with an organisation-wide induction in Coventry (fully paid for). During the three-day induction, you’ll get an introduction to BDO, our values and our service lines.

You’ll then be based in the office you applied to for the rest of the programme. You must be able to commit to the full six-week duration.

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.

• During your internship, you’ll get practical experience of Tax, working alongside experienced colleagues and building your technical and analytical skills through client work.
• You’ll get a closer look at the different areas of Tax, how our teams work with clients and where your own interests and strengths could take you.
• You won’t be expected to arrive knowing everything – you’ll have people around you to learn from, ask questions and build your confidence.
• When you successfully complete your internship, you could be offered the opportunity to return after graduation and join the team you already know, giving you a direct route into your graduate programme with BDO.

And a bit about the programme

• During your internship, you’ll explore our business areas, learn about professional qualifications and take part in workshops focused on our values, culture and wellbeing.
• Then you’ll put that learning into practice, getting involved in work alongside experienced colleagues and other interns.
• It’s a chance to try new things, build your confidence and get a proper feel for working at BDO – with people around you to answer questions and help you make the most of the experience.

As for you

• You’re inquisitive, adaptable and ready to learn.
• You enjoy solving problems, getting into the details and working with other people.
• You don’t need to arrive knowing everything about Tax.
• Bring your curiosity and willingness to get involved, and we’ll give you opportunities to build your skills, confidence and experience from there.

Join us in Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Guildford, London, Reading or Southampton.

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 – for your learning, building relationships and getting the most from your internship.

What you get in return

• Our benefits are designed to support your life in and outside of work.
• Options include additional leave, gym membership and employee discounts.
• Benefits also include pension, health and wellbeing support and a range of protection benefits.

Salary

• £26,615 - £28,275 (pro rata)

Before you go

Six weeks at BDO is a chance to do more than learn about Tax. You’ll experience live client work, meet people across the organisation and build skills and confidence you can take with you wherever you go next.

You’ll have opportunities to get involved, with people around you to help you learn and make the most of them.

Big opportunities. Personal support.

That’s Beyond the Ordinary.

Is it for you? To apply, you’ll need:

• To be a second-year student on an undergraduate degree, seeking a summer placement
• A minimum 2:2 degree in any discipline (obtained or predicted)
• Three A-levels or equivalent at grades A*-C (excluding General Studies and Extended Projects) or four Scottish Advanced Highers at grade A-B. Please note: we do not use UCAS points. You'll be asked to provide evidence if you're successful in securing an internship with us
• 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
• The right to work in the UK

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 and interview.

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 is Sunday 15th November 2026