Group UK Tax Graduate Programme 2026

Vodafone Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international telecommunications company is offering a Tax Graduate Programme in London. You will leverage your analytical skills in various tax functions including compliance and reporting. The program offers an annual salary of £32,000, a sign-on bonus, and the opportunity to earn your CIMA qualification. Ideal candidates have a strong academic background in analytical fields and an interest in tax. The role supports a hybrid working model with time both in the office and from home.

Benefits

£1,000 sign-on bonus

28 days paid holiday plus 5 volunteer days

Discounts on devices and plans

Flexible benefits including gym memberships

CIMA qualification sponsorship

Qualifications

• Achieved or predicted 2:1 in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Data, or Science.
• Graduation between June 2024 and August 2026.
• Right to work documentation required.

Responsibilities

• Use analytical and technology skills for compliance and reporting.
• Work closely with teams for tax guidance.
• Rotate across various tax functions for hands-on experience.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

2:1 in a relevant degree

A-levels including A or A* in mathematics

Job description

Overview

At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. Our Tax Graduate Programme isn’t just about developing your career – it’s about giving you the skills, the community, and the opportunities to create positive impact.

At Vodafone, Tax goes far beyond the numbers. As a major investor, taxpayer and employer, Vodafone makes significant contributions to the economies of all the countries in which we operate. Our Tax team is an essential partner to our business, analysing data via technology to ensure compliance and reporting, working hand-in-hand with the business to help drive success, and advising on the tax impacts of M&A and our continued transformation.

What You’ll Do

• Leverage Analytical Expertise: Use your analytical and technology skills to uncover valuable business insights, supporting smart data-driven solutions for compliance, reporting and commercial advisory services.
• Strategic Partnering: Work closely with teams across the business, providing senior leaders and stakeholders with the tax guidance and expertise they need to succeed.
• Explore a Range of Tax Roles: Gain hands-on experience across a variety of tax functions that will allow you to discover areas where you thrive while developing versatile, transferable skills.

You’ll have the chance to develop a breadth of skills giving you a firm foundation to build a career in tax. You could find yourself rotating across teams including:

• M&A and structuring tax
• Tax advisory
• Tax compliance
• Tax controversy
• Tax reporting
• Tax technology
• Transfer pricing
• VAT

What’s in it for You?

At Vodafone, we know work isn’t just about the job – it’s about balance, wellbeing, and feeling like you’re part of something bigger. Our blended working approach gives you the freedom to work flexibly, with time spent in our vibrant London Paddington office and from home. And outside of your rotations within tax, you’ll be part of a wide family of graduates across Vodafone and a thriving community with opportunities to join committees and societies that let you explore your passions and make an impact beyond your day-to-day role.

• £32,000 salary plus an annual performance bonus
• £1,000 sign-on bonus – just because we’re excited to have you!
• 28 days of paid holiday + 5 days to volunteer for causes you care about
• Three ‘Spirit’ days per year to focus on your learning & development
• Discounts on Vodafone’s devices, broadband, and more
• Flexible benefits – think gym memberships, travel loans, and more
• An investment in your future through sponsorship of your CIMA (FLP pathway) and/or tax qualification. Vodafone will fully sponsor your CIMA qualification during your three-year programme, enabling you to gain a prestigious certification while you develop your career in finance.

What we’re looking for

• 2:1 in your chosen degree (achieved or predicted). Preferable degrees with an analytical, numeric or data focus, include Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Data, or Science.
• Recently graduated – i.e., a bachelor’s or master’s obtained or to be obtained between June 2024 and August 2026.
• At least ABB at A-level with an A or A* in mathematics.
• You must also have the correct right to work documentation in place for the full programme duration. We do not accept the Graduate Route Visa.
• You must have an interest in working in tax evidenced via your CV and/or cover letter.

Programme Details

• Duration: Three years, during which Vodafone will fully sponsor your CTA tax qualification.
• Start date: September 2026
• Location: London, Paddington HQ. Our hybrid working approach means you’ll come to the office as and when needed, with the rest of your time working from home. As a guide, you can expect to be in the office 8 days a month.
• Application Deadline: 30th November 2025, but we might close early if we receive standout applications. So, don’t wait!

Who we are

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people’s lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn’t a concept; it’s lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You’ll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures.

We’re committed to supporting candidates with disabilities during the recruitment process, so if you have any questions or require adjustments, just reach out to us at: [e-mail]

With us, you can be yourself and belong, grow your skills, transform the world we live in, and make a real impact.

Together we can.