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Tax Graduate Programme - North East & West

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£29,000
ManchesterLeeds

Expected closing date: Sunday, 15 November 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Earn £29,000 per year while studying towards ACA/CTA, ATT/CTA qualifications over three years.
  • Gain hands-on experience in Tax across various specialisms in Manchester and Leeds.
  • Requires a minimum 2:2 degree and A-levels (or equivalent); GCSEs in Maths and English.
  • Applications close on Sunday, 15th November 2026.
  • Programme starts on Monday, 20th September 2027.

About the Role

About the Tax Graduate Programme

This three-year programme offers the chance to gain hands-on experience while studying towards ACA/CTA, ATT/CTA (tax pathway) qualifications. You will work alongside experienced professionals, developing technical knowledge through client work and building commercial skills and confidence.

As you progress, you will take on more responsibility, build relationships with clients and colleagues, and have opportunities to shape your career direction. Support is provided through approachable senior colleagues and opportunities to work directly with clients.

Upon successful completion of the programme and passing exams, you will be fully qualified as a tax advisor and guaranteed a permanent role.

What You'll Do

  • Get involved in client work and tackle complex problems.
  • Gain hands-on experience across different businesses and challenges.
  • Develop technical knowledge and commercial skills.
  • Build relationships with clients and colleagues.

Locations

  • Manchester Employment Tax
  • Manchester & Leeds Corporate Tax
  • Leeds VAT & Indirect Tax services

Note: You will need to live within a commutable distance of your chosen office. Relocation support is not provided.

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).

Salary

  • £29,000 per annum

Key Dates

  • Programme Start Date: Monday, 20th September 2027
  • Closing Date for Applications: Sunday, 15th November 2026

Benefits

  • Additional leave
  • Gym membership
  • Employee discounts
  • Pension, health and wellbeing support
  • Range of protection benefits