Key Takeaways
- Earn £30,000 per year while studying towards ACA/CTA, ATT/CTA qualifications over three years.
- Gain hands-on experience and client interaction in BDO's Tax practice in Bristol.
- Requires a minimum 2:2 degree, relevant A-levels/Highers, and GCSEs in Maths and English.
- Applications close on Sunday 15th November 2026.
About the Role
About Tax
BDO's Tax practice spans 13 specialist areas, including Employment Tax, Private Client and Tax Dispute Resolution. Our tax professionals work with clients ranging from FTSE 100 companies to high-growth start-ups, giving you the chance to build experience across different businesses and challenges.
You’ll get involved in dynamic work and take on more responsibility as your confidence grows. You’ll have people around you to help – from teammates and managers to directors and partners who can share their experience, answer questions and support your development.
About the Programme
This three-year programme offers hands-on experience while studying towards ACA/CTA, ATT/CTA (tax pathway) qualifications. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals, developing your technical knowledge through client work while building your commercial skills and confidence.
As you develop, you’ll take on more responsibility, build relationships with clients and colleagues, and have opportunities to shape the direction of your career.
Graduates are trusted with projects early, work directly with clients and have approachable senior colleagues around them as they learn.
Upon successful completion of the programme and passing the exams, you’ll be fully qualified as a tax advisor and guaranteed a permanent role.
About You
You are inquisitive, resilient and motivated, with a passion for solving problems, thinking things through and learning new things.
Bring your curiosity, logical mindset and willingness to get involved, and you’ll have the support and experience to develop.
This role is based in our Bristol hub. You’ll need to live within a commutable distance of the 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). BDO does not use UCAS points.
- 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. BDO is unable to provide visa sponsorship for these roles as they do not meet the current minimum salary requirements for sponsorship set by the Home Office. Applications from candidates who have their own legal right to work within the UK must cover the duration of their 3-year training contract and employment.
Interview Process
- Online application form.
- Online assessments.
- Video interview.
- Virtual assessment centre.
- Final interview in person.
What You Get In Return
- Additional leave
- Gym membership
- Employee discounts
- Pension, health and wellbeing support
- A range of protection benefits
- Fully qualified as a tax advisor upon completion
- Guaranteed permanent role upon completion