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Working at EY UK

  • Company employees
    400000
  • Gender diversity (m:f)
    52:48

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  • Global

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Join EY in Edinburgh as a Tax Apprentice for the September 2027 intake. This four-year programme offers the opportunity to work on tax advisory and compliance projects while studying for a professional qualification.

Requirements

  • No prior experience specified.
  • No specific degree required.
  • Willingness to study towards an ICAEW or ICAS qualification.

Skills & Responsibilities

  • Analytical thinking: Interpret data, tax legislation and business context to solve complex challenges and deliver insights clients can rely on.
  • Collaboration: Thrive in inclusive teams where every voice and perspective strengthens outcomes.
  • Adaptability: Adapt your approach as regulations, technology and priorities evolve.
  • Ownership and accountability: Take responsibility for your work, managing deadlines and contributing to high-quality delivery.
  • Potential transition routes: People from school-leaver, administrative, or junior finance roles may bring foundational organization and communication skills, alongside meeting the baseline requirements for an apprenticeship.

Job description

Shape better tax decisions through innovation and collaboration

Programme overview

On the Tax Apprenticeship Programme, you’ll shape the future with confidence by helping organisations make informed tax decisions in a fast-changing world. Working with a diverse range of clients and teams, you’ll use technology, data and collaboration to solve complex challenges, build future-ready skills and make a meaningful impact on businesses and society. Along the way, you’ll work towards a globally recognised qualification with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) or the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS).

Core skills for success

  • Analytical thinking - interpret data, tax legislation and business context to solve complex challenges and deliver insights clients can rely on.

  • Collaboration - thrive in inclusive teams where every voice and perspective strengthens outcomes.

  • Adaptability - adapt your approach as regulations, technology and priorities evolve.

  • Ownership and accountability - take responsibility for your work, managing deadlines and contributing to high‑quality delivery.

What you will be doing

  • Work on tax advisory and compliance projects that help clients navigate complex and evolving regulations.

  • Use data, technology and agile ways of working to develop insights and solutions to our clients' greatest challenges.

  • 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 Student Coach to track your performance and help you progress your career.

Key programme facts

  • Programme length
    Four years
  • Professional qualification
    ICAEW or ICAS
  • Salary
    Competitive
  • Start date
    September 2027
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EY UK

Tax Apprenticeship Programme - September 2027 intake

Edinburgh
Competitive salary

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