Tax Higher Apprenticeship – September 2027

EY; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

EY in Birmingham is offering a Tax Business Apprenticeship. You will shape tax decisions by supporting clients, applying legislation and learning through a Level 5 Diploma with ATI. The programme runs two years and includes in-person courses, exams, and progression towards ICAI membership.

You will work with cross-functional teams on real client projects, attend EY courses to upskill, and receive ongoing support from a Career Counsellor and Apprenticeship Coach. A competitive salary is offered.

Qualifications

• Own and take responsibility for tasks and deliverables with accountability.
• Adapt to changing situations and maintain a positive, solution-focused mindset.
• Collaborate across teams and communicate effectively to build trust.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with tax compliance and advisory challenges.
• Analyse financial information and apply tax legislation to develop practical solutions.
• Collaborate with EY teams across functions on real client projects.
• Build relationships and expand your professional network within EY.
• Study towards a professional qualification, attending in-person courses and exams.

Skills

Ownership

Adaptability

Collaboration

Integrity

Education

Level 5 Diploma / ATI

Job description

Shape future tax decisions through insight and impact

Programme overview

On the Tax Business Apprenticeship, you’ll shape the future by helping organisations make informed tax decisions in a changing business environment. You’ll work collaboratively with high-performing teams, develop technical expertise and build the skills needed to support clients through complex challenges. Along the way, you’ll achieve a Level 5 Diploma and professional qualification with Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI), with the opportunity to progress towards qualification with Institute of Chartered Accountants Ireland (ICAI).

Core skills for success

• Ownership and proactivity – Takes responsibility for tasks, follows through on commitments, and is accountable for delivering high-quality work.
• Adaptable and resilient – Works effectively under pressure, adapts to change, and maintains a positive, solution-focused mindset when facing challenges.
• Collaboration, communication and relationship building – Builds trust with colleagues and clients, communicating effectively and working collaboratively across teams.
• Integrity and quality – Acts with honesty and strong professional judgement, ensuring compliance with regulations and challenging anything that doesn’t align with ethical standards or best practice.

What you will be doing

• Support clients by helping them manage tax compliance and advisory challenges, gaining exposure to how tax impacts business decisions.
• Analyse financial information and apply tax legislation to develop practical, insight‑led solutions.
• Collaborate with colleagues across teams, including audit and global EY teams, on real client projects.
• 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: Two years
• Professional qualification: Level 5 Diploma / Member of ATI
• Salary: Competitive
• Start date: September 2027