Tax Graduate trainee programme
Kreston ReevesExpected closing date: Monday, 26 October 2026
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Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 3-year apprenticeship to study Tax (ATT and CTA) with a leading accountancy firm.
- Requires a minimum 2:1 degree, good A levels, and strong GCSEs in Maths and English.
- Competitive starting salary that increases with progression and exam success.
- Applications close Monday 26th October 2026.
- Programme starts July 2027, with potential for earlier start dates.
About the Role
Training Programme
This program offers invaluable hands-on experience within a professional practice environment, immersing you in the day-to-day operations of a leading accountancy firm serving a diverse clientele.
Your professional training will be conducted in collaboration with a prominent training provider, involving block release periods for attending courses with exams spread over the three-year duration. You will need to dedicate personal study time to ensure optimal comprehension of the material and success in the exams.
In addition to formal studies, you'll learn through practical experience, applying newly acquired skills by working alongside colleagues and engaging with clients.
Continuous support will be provided through regular reviews and feedback, coupled with professional and financial assistance.
What You Will Be Studying
- Tax – ATT and CTA
What We're Looking For
- Degree: 2:1 degree minimum (obtained or predicted) - any discipline considered, however preference will be given to those with a relevant degree.
- A Levels: Good A levels, or equivalent (ideally A*– C).
- GCSEs: Maths and English (or equivalent) grade 5– 9 (grade C and above).
- Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, confident and passionate, excellent work ethic, driven and highly motivated, effective time and task management skills.
What We Can Offer
- Career Development: Opportunities to drive your career forward with guidance, develop a varied portfolio of work with different clients, and access to continuous support and development with clearly-mapped progression routes.
- Environment: Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership, a genuinely supportive and collaborative culture of learning in a stimulating environment.
- Financial Wellbeing: Competitive starting salary which increases as you progress through the training programme and pass exams; contributory pension scheme; life assurance; Medicash plan; and income protection.
- Leave: 20.5 days’ annual leave, with the opportunity to buy up to 5 days' holiday.
- Wellbeing: Employee assistance programme, counselling, Bupa PMI/Medicash hospital treatment insurance, critical Illness insurance, health assessment and annual flu jab.
- CSR: 1 extra day off for volunteering; give as you earn; opportunities to support charitable causes.
- Travel: Cycle to work scheme; travel insurance; interest-free season ticket loan (London only); interest-free car/or motorbike loan.
- Recognition: Monthly nominations for financial awards based on values; fair and transparent meritocracy.
- Development: Access to internal and external training courses; paid professional subscriptions.
- Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging: Inclusive work environment; family-friendly policies; childcare vouchers.
Application Window
Our Application window closes Monday 26th October 2026.
Our 2027 Graduate Training Programme is due to start in July 2027; however earlier start dates are possible depending on the department/location.