Tax Apprenticeship Programme - September 2027 intake

EY UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional qualification support

Career development

Job summary

EY UK is launching a Tax Apprenticeship Programme in Manchester that blends hands-on client work with formal study to achieve ICAEW/ICAS qualifications. You’ll apply data and technology to solve complex tax challenges while building strong client relationships and a network across EY.

The four‑year programme starts September 2027, offering in‑person courses, mentorship, and ongoing development in a fast‑changing environment with a supportive Apprenticeship Coach.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical thinking to interpret data, tax legislation and business context.
• Collaborative mindset with inclusive team contributions.
• Ability to adapt approach as regulations and priorities evolve.
• Owns responsibilities, meets deadlines and delivers quality work.

Responsibilities

• Work on tax advisory and compliance projects for evolving regulations.
• Use data, technology and agile methods to develop insights and solutions.
• Build relationships across EY to support career development.
• Study towards a professional qualification with in-person courses and exams.
• Attend EY learning courses to continually learn new skills.
• Regularly meet your support network to track progress and growth.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Adaptability

Ownership & 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.

Key programme facts

• Programme length
  Four years
• Professional qualification
  ICAEW or ICAS
• Salary
  Competitive
• Start date
  September 2027