Tax Technology & Transformation Graduate Programme - Northern Ireland - September 2027 Intake

EY; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

EY’s Tax Technology and Transformation Graduate Programme in Belfast, Northern Ireland, offers a path to the ICAI ACA qualification while you work on cutting-edge tax technology projects. You’ll analyse data and tax processes to identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency within client functions.

You’ll build skills using SQL, Alteryx, Power BI and the Office suite, collaborating with teams and clients in a fast-evolving digital tax landscape.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and grow through graduate programme.
• Strong analytical approach to data and tax technology challenges.
• Ability to adapt to evolving tax environments with resilience.
• Excellent collaboration and communication with clients and teams.
• Commitment to high standards of professionalism and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Complete ICAI pathway toward ACA while gaining tax-technology project experience.
• Analyse data and tax processes using data tools to identify opportunities for innovation.
• Advise clients on implementing tax technology and transformation strategies.
• Develop skills using MS Office, SQL, Alteryx and Power BI through hands-on learning and coaching.

Skills

Curiosity

Analytical thinking

Adaptability

Collaboration

Professionalism

Tools

SQL

Alteryx

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Programme Overview

On the Tax Technology and Transformation Graduate Programme, you’ll shape the future by helping clients navigate complex tax challenges using innovative technology and data-driven strategies. You’ll build confidence and future-focused skills to deliver scalable, impactful tax solutions. As a Shaper of the future, you’ll drive meaningful change and grow your potential in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Core Skills For Success

• Curiosity and motivation - Continuously learn new tax technologies and transformation tools to develop future-ready strategies and innovate Tax processes.
• Analytical thinking - Leveraging data, technology and AI fluency to design integrated, efficient tax solutions that deliver actionable insights.
• Adaptable and resilience - Navigate complex, evolving tax environments with agility and persistence to achieve consistent results.
• Collaboration, communication and relationship building - Working seamlessly with clients and teams to co-create impactful, scalable tax transformations.
• Professionalism, integrity and quality - Provide trusted, high-quality advice and solutions that uphold client confidence and the reputation of EY.

What You Will Be Doing

• You'll complete the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ireland (ICAI) pathway, working towards the Chartered Accountant (ACA) qualification while gaining experience on tax technology projects.
• Use cutting-edge data, digital tools, and tax transformation technologies to analyse data and tax processes to identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency within clients' Tax functions.
• Solve evolving regulatory and business problems and advise on implementing tax technology and transformation strategies.
• Build your skills and confidence using platforms such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), SQL, Alteryx, and Power BI through hands-on experience, continuous learning, and coaching in a future-focused environment.

Please note: If you are successful in securing an offer you will be required to remain in Northern Ireland for the entire duration of the programme. The offer cannot be transferred to any other EY location in the UK or Ireland.