Tax Graduate Programme - September 2027 intake

EY UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

EY UK is seeking high-potential graduates for its Tax Graduate Programme in the United Kingdom. You’ll work on real client assignments, shaping tax strategy and policy while studying toward ICAEW or ICAS qualifications.

The role blends hands-on experience with mentoring and structured learning to build future-focused tax professionals. The three-year programme offers exposure to onshore and offshore tax work, with a focus on analytics, collaboration and digital delivery, preparing you for

Qualifications

• Curiosity to understand how Tax works in real business scenarios
• Collaborative teamwork to contribute to client work and group case study
• Analytical thinking to interpret financial information and client data
• Adaptability to manage tasks, learning sessions and deadlines
• Ownership and accountability for accurate work and responsiveness to feedback
• Digital fluency to use technology and data in tax delivery

Responsibilities

• Support teams with real client work by preparing and checking information for tax deliverables and risk considerations
• Learn how tax impacts organisations and society, including tax affairs, risk policies and sustainability
• Build important relationships with clients through meetings and day-to-day work
• Receive mentoring to develop skills to coach and manage onshore and offshore resources

Skills

Curiosity

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Adaptability

Ownership

Digital fluency

Job description

Build real tax experience and shape your future career

Programme overview

On the Tax Graduate Programme, you’ll shape the future with confidence, helping clients navigate evolving tax laws that impact every aspect of society. Working with organisations from start-ups to global multinationals, you’ll collaborate with technologists and tax specialists, using innovative, agile approaches to deliver tailored solutions, build future-focused skills, and make a real impact on businesses and communities.

Along the way, you’ll study towards a globally recognised Chartered Accountancy qualification with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) or the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS). With the option of Chartered Tax Advisor (CIOT), or Association of Tax Technicians (ATT) and Chartered Tax Advisor (CIOT) joint qualification.

Core skills for success

• Curiosity and motivation - Ask questions and build your understanding of how Tax works in real business scenarios across different organisations.
• Collaboration - Work as part of a team, building relationships as you contribute to client work and a group case study.
• Analytical thinking - Make sense of financial information and client data to support tax work and identify risks or inconsistencies.
• Adaptability - Stay organised and flexible as you balance tasks, learning sessions and case study deadlines during a fast-paced programme.
• Ownership and accountability - Deliver accurate work you can stand behind, taking feedback on board to improve quality and confidence.
• Digital fluency - Use technology and data in a practical way to support how tax work is delivered and solutions are developed.

What you will be doing

• Support teams with real client work by preparing and checking information that feeds into tax deliverables and risk considerations.
• Learn how tax impacts organisations and society, including how we advise on tax affairs, tax risk policies, sustainability strategies and the use of technology in delivery.
• Build important relationships with clients through meetings and day-to-day work.
• Receive regular mentoring to help you develop the skills to coach and manage onshore and offshore resources, supporting the delivery of your work.

Key programme facts

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