Tax Graduate Programme

at  Ernst Young

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

Tax supports our lives, our communities, and our environment in more ways than you may have realised. At EY, our tax teams advise our clients – who are organisations and individuals – on both the simple and complex tax concepts and rules. We act as innovative partners to our clients, offering supportive tax technology. This means that our clients can make the most informed decisions for their operations and futures, manage their tax risk and pay the right amount of tax, all while meeting their societal obligations. It’s a big responsibility – but a challenge you’ll relish. Join one of our Tax graduate programmes and enjoy learning all about the world of tax while laying the foundations for a successful future.

QUALIFICATION/S YOU WILL GAIN

Chartered Accountancy (ICAS or ICAEW) with the option to work towards a Chartered Tax Advisor (CIOT)

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?

We operate an open access policy, meaning we don’t screen out applications on your academic performance alone. You will, however, need to be working towards an honour’s degree in any subject, have a minimum of grade 4/C GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths, and three A-levels/Five Highers (or equivalent).
We welcome applications from all academic backgrounds and are looking for people who will succeed at EY today and tomorrow. That’s why, through our recruitment process, your academic performance will be considered against your online assessment scores to determine your suitability for an EY role. We’re also proud to partner with RARE recruitment, so that your application can be processed in the context of your socio-economic background.
EY recognises that it has clear obligations towards all its people and the community at large to ensure that partners, employees and job applicants are afforded equal opportunities to enter employment and progress within the firm. As an employer committed to establishing an inclusive environment free from unlawful discrimination, the firm promotes the fair treatment of staff members and job applicants regardless of their sex, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, ethnic or national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, age or pregnancy/maternity status

• Working across various specialist tax teams within UK & Ireland (UK&I) or Financial Services (FS).
• Working directly on technical research alongside senior colleagues.
• Working alongside your team on advisory projects to tackle some sizeable tax and operational challenges faced by clients.
• Working alongside audit teams assisting in the review of tax disclosures and other tax items in the accounts.
• Interacting with global EY teams on tax compliance engagements and gaining an overview of tax requirements worldwide.
• Building important relationships with clients through meetings and day-to-day work.
• Receiving regular mentoring to allow you to eventually coach and manage onshore junior and offshore resource to facilitate the delivery of your work.