Tax School Leaver Apprentice — Start Your ACA/CTA Journey

BDO UK LLP; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional leave

Gym membership

Employee discounts

Pension

Health and wellbeing support

Protection benefits

Job summary

BDO invites school leavers to join our Tax School Leaver Apprenticeship in the UK, starting in September 2027. Over four years you’ll study ACA/CTA or ATT/CTA (Tax pathway) while gaining hands-on client experience in a supportive environment.

You’ll develop technical and commercial skills, work with experienced colleagues, and have a clear path to a permanent role after completion. Opportunities exist in Birmingham, Ipswich, London, Reading or Southampton.

Qualifications

• Three A-levels (or equivalent) at A*-C (excluding General Studies).
• GCSEs at grade 4+ in Maths and English or equivalent.
• Commitment to balance study and professional work.
• The right to work in the UK; no visa sponsorship provided.

Responsibilities

• Learn by doing and gain hands-on experience in tax practice.
• Complete a four-year training contract toward ACA/CTA or ATT/CTA.
• Develop technical knowledge and commercial skills with support from colleagues.

Skills

Commitment to balance study

Education

Three A-levels (A*-C)

GCSEs Maths & English 4+

Right to work in the UK

Job description

BDO invites school leavers to join our Tax School Leaver Apprenticeship in the UK, starting in September 2027. Over four years you’ll study ACA/CTA or ATT/CTA (Tax pathway) while gaining hands-on client experience in a supportive environment.

You’ll develop technical and commercial skills, work with experienced colleagues, and have a clear path to a permanent role after completion. Opportunities exist in Birmingham, Ipswich, London, Reading or Southampton.