TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 9-15 month industrial placement within Deloitte's Tax Technology & Engineering team.
- Gain practical experience and potentially work towards professional qualifications like ATT, ACA, ICAS, or CTA.
- Work on cutting-edge digital tax solutions or R&D tax incentives for a variety of clients.
- Must be in the penultimate year of a STEM, Computer Science, or related degree, on track for a 2:1.
- Hybrid working model with opportunities for client site visits and in-person induction/assessments.
About the Role
About the Tax Technology & Engineering Placement
Our Tax Consulting practice advises companies and high-net-worth individuals on tax compliance and strategy, helping them make informed business decisions globally. We assist with investment tax, innovation, and property tax reliefs.
This placement offers the opportunity to work in one of the following teams:
Digital Innovation – Digital Tax Solutions
- Pioneering team building cutting-edge digital tax products and solutions.
- Utilises an AI-first approach to development, focusing on discovery, design, and delivery of market-leading innovation.
- Continuously experiments with new technologies to transform the business and drive revenue growth.
Global Investments & Innovation Incentives (Gi3)
- Focuses on UK government tax incentives for companies in science, engineering, and tech to encourage R&D investment.
- Works with companies of all sizes (start-ups to multinationals) to unlock incentives for innovations in various sectors (chemicals, pharmaceuticals, oil and gas, manufacturing, etc.).
- Involves identifying eligible projects and expenditure to maximise available incentives.
- The team includes specialists from tax/financial and tech backgrounds, with engineers, scientists, and IT/software technologists playing a key role.
Skills and Academic Qualifications
Digital Innovation – Digital Tax Solutions
- Demonstrate an interest in, or a degree related to, developing products, Computer Science, or Software Engineering.
- Related degree disciplines include: Computer games and animation, Information Systems, Computing, Engineering and technology, Cyber Security.
Global Investment & Innovation Incentives – Software Engineering
- Hold, or be working towards, a degree in Computer Science, Software Development/Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Related degree disciplines include: Data Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Cyber Security.
Global Investment & Innovation Incentives – Engineering (STEM)
- Achieved, or be working towards, a degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics related discipline.
- Requirement: You must be in the penultimate year of your course and on track to achieve a predicted degree classification of 2:1.
What You Will Do
- Work with and learn from experienced professionals in the industry.
- Engage with a range of clients, from FTSE 100 organisations to start-ups and private individuals.
- Help clients solve complex business issues.
- Play a key role in multi-disciplinary collaborative teams.
- Learn about the UK's latest tech developments.
- Depending on your team, you may use your technical background to understand client development activities for R&D, patent box claims, and grant applications.
- Alternatively, use cloud services and cutting-edge technology to build software platforms for business insight and efficiencies.
Where You Will Work
- Hybrid Working: A combination of office and home working is standard.
- Client Sites: May be expected to attend client sites on certain days if in a client-facing role.
- Meetings: A mix of online and in-person events.
- In-Person Events: Final assessment and induction will be in-person for networking and relationship building.
- Accessibility: All workspaces are accessible. Further flexibility can be discussed for health conditions or caring responsibilities.
Development and Benefits
- Gain world-class practical experience alongside technical rigour.
- Immerse yourself in client work, learning practical skills for a successful career.
- Receive support from internal training, coaches, people leaders, and your team.
- Potential to work towards professional qualifications such as ATT, ACA, ICAS, or CTA, depending on the role.
- Collaborative and inclusive firm environment.
- Support through diversity networks, wellbeing initiatives, and rewards.
- Opportunities to learn about the firm's values, culture, and purpose.
- Hear from current employees about their careers.
- Focus on inclusion and wellbeing.
Application Information
- Deadline: There is no specific deadline, but early applications are recommended as some roles may close early due to high demand.
- Policy: Strict one application per year policy for Early Careers opportunities.
- Visa Sponsorship: Not provided for this programme. Students on a valid Student Visa can apply. Sponsorship may be possible for those on a student visa requiring it after graduation.