Tax Graduate – Aberdeen 2026

Johnston Carmichael Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chartered accountancy firm is looking for graduates to join their Tax team in a comprehensive three-year training program starting August 2026. Candidates should have a first-class or 2:1 honours degree and a passion for learning and development. The role includes full study support towards qualifying as an accountant, with opportunities to develop critical commercial skills. The firm offers hybrid working options, a competitive salary, and various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Healthcare cash plan

Generous study leave

Life assurance

Mentoring and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or expected graduate with a first-class or 2:1 honours degree.
• A growth mindset and a passion for learning are essential.
• Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK permanently.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a three-year graduate training program with full study support.
• Gain experience in the Tax team starting August 2026.
• Develop commercial skills through various training and networking events.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

First-class or 2:1 honours degree in any subject

Job description

We have several graduate vacancies across our different business lines and locations. Please apply for your first preference only. If you have other preferences, these can be discussed later in our recruitment process.

The Role

Our three-year Graduate training programme offers experience, responsibility, and support from the start. We provide full study support towards an ATT, CTA, or ICAS qualification, along with a training contract to balance work and studies.

In addition to professional qualifications, you will develop interpersonal and commercial skills through our induction, soft skills training programme (designed for our Early Careers colleagues), JC Aspire training, our partnership with Moore Global, and networking events.

Positions are available in our Tax team for an August 2026 start.

About You

You will be a recent graduate (or working towards) with a first-class or 2:1 honours degree in any subject. You should have a growth mindset, a passion for learning, strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, pride in your work, good time management, problem-solving abilities, sound judgment, and a can-do attitude.

All candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK permanently and without restrictions.

To learn more about our recruitment process, click here.

The Teams

Available positions in:

• Corporate Tax: Working with clients including large corporates, multinational groups, owner-managed businesses, and advising on transactions.
• Private Client Tax: Compliance and advisory work for individuals, trusts, partnerships, private equity, and areas like inheritance tax planning.
• Specialist Tax: International tax, global mobility, share incentives, employment tax, and tax reliefs for video game and film production, R&D, and construction projects.

Read more about the Tax teams at JC here.

Why JC?

Johnston Carmichael builds success stories that change lives—our clients, communities, and our over 900 people across the UK. We serve various industries nationwide and are part of Moore Global, a network of over 37,000 advisers in more than 116 countries.

Our core values are Doing The Right Thing, Standing In Other People’s Shoes, Leading Our Future, and Remaining Relevant. We support our people through initiatives like our People and Culture Forum, encouraging leadership and learning. Learn more about our culture and values here.

We have raised over £450,000 for charity in the last decade, and promote sustainable business practices. We are Gold sponsors of the Kiltwalk and partners with Netball Scotland and England Netball, making a positive community impact.

How Working For Us Can Work For You

We offer full study support, including generous study leave, to help you complete your qualification. Post-training, we provide hybrid working options (office and home). Benefits include a competitive salary, healthcare cash plan, annual leave, life assurance, mentoring, and development opportunities. See more about our benefits here.

We are committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion. Policies are available upon request. We welcome applications from individuals who have had time away from paid employment.