Tax Technology & Transformation Graduate Programme - September 2027

Prospects; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is offering a Tax Technology and Transformation Graduate Programme in the UK & Ireland, based in Belfast. You will study towards a professional qualification (CFAB) while working on tax technology projects using data-driven strategies.

You will develop future-ready skills, impact client tax processes, and grow through coaching in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills required.
• Interest in tax technology and data-driven transformation.
• Willingness to learn CFAB or similar qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support tax technology projects using data and analytics.
• Learn and apply Microsoft Office, SQL, Alteryx, and Power BI tools.
• Assist in analysing tax processes to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable transformations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Curiosity

Adaptability

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Alteryx

Excel

Job description

Empower clients to navigate evolving tax landscape through innovative transformation

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 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. Alongside your role, you'll be studying for the professional qualification in Financial Services - Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business (CFAB). UK and Ireland - Chartered Accountancy (ICAEW)

What you will be doing

• You'll study towards a globally recognised Chartered Accountancy qualification with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) in UK & Ireland, or Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business (CFAB) for Financial Services. Modules include: Accounting Fundamentals, Assurance and Risk Fundamentals, Business Insight and Performance, Business Law, Sustainability and Ethics, and Tax Fundamentals, while working 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.
• 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 resilient - Navigate complex, evolving tax environments with agility and persistence to achieve consistent results.
• Cross-cultural teaming - Working seamlessly with clients and teams to co-create impactful, scalable tax transformations.
• Integrity - Provide trusted, high-quality advice and solutions that upholds the EY reputation and the confidence clients have in the business.

Empower diversity.

Be proud of who you are. Make an influential difference. We live in a diverse world, so building a diverse and inclusive firm, where everyone feels they belong and can achieve their potential, matters profoundly to us. This is why we've created programmes like this, to ensure everyone is made aware of the work we do and given an equal opportunity to work with us. We're committed to building a culture of belonging and as such we are focused on doubling the proportion of female and Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) talent in the UK partnership to 40% female and 20% BME by July 2025 - plus, we commit 15% of our BAME target to be Black Partners. We promise to be a voice and force for change, both within our organisation and beyond. Let's focus on the future of work, together.