Tax Apprenticeship Programme - September 2027 intake

EY; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

EY in the United Kingdom invites applications for a Tax Apprenticeship Programme. You’ll help clients make informed tax decisions using technology and data, while collaborating across diverse teams to solve complex challenges and build future-ready skills.

You’ll study toward ICAEW or ICAS qualification, attend in-person courses, engage in self-study and sit exams, and continually learn through EY learning sessions. Progress is monitored with your Career Counsellor and Apprenticeship Coach.

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking to interpret data, tax legislation and business context.
• Collaboration to thrive in inclusive teams with diverse voices.
• Adaptability as regulations and technology evolve.
• Ownership and accountability for work, deadlines and delivery quality.

Responsibilities

• Work on tax advisory and compliance projects helping clients navigate regulations.
• Use data, technology and agile ways of working to develop insights and solutions.
• Build relationships and expand your network across EY for career development.
• Study towards a professional qualification requiring in-person courses, self-study and exams.
• Attend EY learning courses to continually learn new skills.
• Regularly meet your support network to track performance and progress.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Adaptability

Ownership and accountability

Job description

Shape better tax decisions through innovation and collaboration

Programme Overview

On the Tax Apprenticeship Programme, you’ll shape the future with confidence by helping organisations make informed tax decisions in a fast‑changing world. Working with a diverse range of clients and teams, you’ll use technology, data and collaboration to solve complex challenges, build future‑ready skills and make a meaningful impact on businesses and society. Along the way, you’ll work towards a globally recognised qualification with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) or the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS).

Core Skills For Success

• Analytical thinking - interpret data, tax legislation and business context to solve complex challenges and deliver insights clients can rely on.
• Collaboration - thrive in inclusive teams where every voice and perspective strengthens outcomes.
• Adaptability - adapt your approach as regulations, technology and priorities evolve.
• Ownership and accountability - take responsibility for your work, managing deadlines and contributing to high‑quality delivery.

What You Will Be Doing

• Work on tax advisory and compliance projects that help clients navigate complex and evolving regulations.
• Use data, technology and agile ways of working to develop insights and solutions to our clients' greatest challenges.
• Build relationships and expand your network across EY to support your career development.
• Study towards a professional qualification, which requires attending in‑person courses, self‑study and sitting exams.
• Attend EY learning courses to continually learn new skills.
• Regularly meeting your support network including your Career Counsellor, and Apprenticeship Coach to track your performance and help you progress your career.