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Tax Graduate Programme

BDO
£33,000
London

Expected closing date: Sunday, 15 November 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Earn £33,000 per year while studying for ACA/CTA or AAT/CTA qualifications over three years.
  • Gain hands-on experience working with a variety of clients and develop technical and commercial skills.
  • Requires a minimum 2:2 degree, specific A-level/Highers, and GCSEs in Maths and English.
  • Based in London, with applications closing on Sunday 15th November 2026.
  • Successful completion leads to a permanent role as a qualified tax advisor.

About the Role

About the Tax Graduate Programme

This three-year programme offers the chance to gain hands-on experience while studying towards professional qualifications (ACA/CTA, AAT/CTA).

What You'll Do

  • Work alongside experienced professionals, developing technical knowledge through client work.
  • Build commercial skills and confidence.
  • Take on increasing responsibility as you develop.
  • Build relationships with clients and colleagues.
  • Upon successful completion and passing exams, you will be a fully qualified tax advisor with a guaranteed permanent role.

About BDO Tax

BDO's Tax practice covers 13 specialist areas. You will work with a range of clients, from FTSE 100 companies to start-ups.

Support and Development

  • Receive support from teammates, managers, directors, and partners.
  • Be trusted with projects early on and work directly with clients.
  • Benefit from approachable senior colleagues.

Entry Requirements

  • A minimum 2:2 degree in any discipline (obtained or predicted).
  • Three A-levels (or equivalent) at A*-C (excluding General Studies and Extended Projects), or four Scottish Highers or Advanced Highers at grade A-B (or equivalent, for example BTEC Extended Diploma).
  • GCSEs at grade 4 and above in Maths and English, or Scottish National 5 grade A-C.
  • Commitment to balance study and professional work.
  • The right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not provided).

Location

  • Join us in our London hub.
  • You must live within a commutable distance of the office you apply to. Relocation support is not provided.

Salary

  • £33,000 per annum

Key Dates

  • Programme start date: Monday, 20th September 2027 (attendance at induction is required).
  • Closing date for applications: Sunday 15th November 2026.

Application Process

  1. Online application form.
  2. Online assessments.
  3. Video interview.
  4. Virtual assessment centre.
  5. Final interview in person.