Tax Graduate Programme - September 2026 intake

Ernst & Young; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Reading is seeking candidates to join their specialist tax team. You will work on advisory projects addressing significant tax challenges, assist with tax disclosures, and interact with global teams on compliance engagements. The role includes relationship building with clients and offers mentorship opportunities. Ideal for those eager to develop in the tax sector.

Responsibilities

• Join a specialist tax team to tackle tax and operational challenges.
• Assist in reviewing tax disclosures and other tax items.
• Interact with global teams on tax compliance engagements.
• Build relationships with clients through daily work.
• Receive mentoring to coach and manage team resources.

Job description

Tax affects every aspect of our lives (for example allowing schools, hospitals, banks and insurers to operate) and laws are continuously evolving. We help local and global organisations, from individuals and start-ups to influential multinationals companies, manage every element of their tax affairs and tax risk policies. A continuous focus on innovation in tax has transformed the way we support businesses - working collaboratively with clients and using agile methods to develop tailored solutions, faster than ever before. Our integrated team of technologists and tax professionals bring fresh perspectives to longstanding operational problems facing Tax.

What You Will Be Doing

• You will join a specialist tax team within either our UK & Ireland (UK&I) or Financial Services (FS) business. The team you join will be determined later in the recruitment process and is dependent on office location you are applying you.
• Working alongside your team on advisory projects to tackle some sizeable tax and operational challenges faced by our clients.
• Working alongside audit teams assisting in the review of tax disclosures and other tax items in the accounts.
• Interacting with global EY teams on tax compliance engagements and gaining an overview of tax requirements worldwide.
• Building important relationships with clients through meetings and day-to-day work.
• Receiving regular mentoring to allow you to eventually coach and manage onshore junior and offshore resource to facilitate the delivery of your work.