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Tax Graduate Programme - Scotland

BDO
£29,000
EdinburghGlasgow

Expected closing date: Sunday, 15 November 2026

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Key Takeaways

  • Earn £29,000 per year while studying towards ICAS/CTA qualifications over three years.
  • Gain hands-on experience and build your career as a qualified tax advisor with a permanent role upon completion.
  • Based in Edinburgh or Glasgow, with a programme start date of 20th September 2027.
  • Requires a minimum 2:2 degree and strong A-level/Highers results; applications close 15th November 2026.

About the Role

About the Tax Graduate Programme

This three-year programme offers the chance to gain hands-on experience while studying towards ICAS/CTA 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 by teammates, managers, directors, and partners.

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

What We're Looking For

  • Inquisitive, resilient, and motivated individuals.
  • Problem-solvers with a logical mindset and a willingness to learn and get involved.

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). UCAS points are not used.
  • 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).

Locations

  • Edinburgh or Glasgow hub.
  • You must live within a commutable distance of your chosen office. Relocation support is not provided.

Salary

  • £29,000 per annum

Benefits

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

Key Dates

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

Interview Process

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

Applications are reviewed by real people; AI is not used in the screening process.