Graduate Tax - ACA

3-year KPMG Tax Graduate Programme focused on tax advisory, compliance, international and business tax, indirect tax and people taxes, while working toward a professional accounting qualification.

Job description

Why Tax?

Tax is a high-profile discipline and one which is constantly changing. Think about ever-increasing digitisation, enhanced regulation and the importance of the Sustainability agenda. At KPMG, we have a full understanding of these developments, allowing us to give timely and accurate advice and information to clients. That way, companies can navigate the complex terrain and stay compliant. 

We collaborate with organisations of all shapes and sizes – whether that’s to get ahead of complex compliance requirements, drive process and cash efficiencies, or rethink the way their in-house functions operate to drive better value.

Life as a Tax graduate

KPMG’s Tax practice has a wide-ranging remit, which means you could be tackling a variety of challenges at the heart of client organisations. Our specialisms include International, Business and Indirect Taxes, where we support clients on transactions and in managing their domestic and global tax obligations, through to People Taxes. Here, we advise on all aspects of employee reward and compliance for internationally mobile workforces, as well as supporting high-net-worth individuals and entrepreneurial families. 

Your future

As you can see, there are a broad range of career paths for ambitious graduates, where you’ll have the opportunity to be at your best, building your network in an inclusive and diverse environment. You’ll also have the opportunity to develop valuable technical skills with the support of senior leaders, engagement leaders, peers and our broader Tax community. 

On this programme, you'll study for the ACA (or CA equivalent in Scotland), providing you with structured learning through a blend of innovative online, and in-person tuition. You’ll develop valuable technical skills and have the support of our learning community – helping you to fulfil your career potential. 

Qualifications:

ACA or CA equivalent (Scotland locations)

Entry Requirements:

At KPMG, everyone brings a unique perspective, and we want to ensure that you have the best opportunity to demonstrate your potential. We want to discover your individual strengths and attributes to help us to know whether you’ll enjoy working here and how you’ll thrive. That’s why we operate an open access policy and an application process that will assess both your qualifications and your qualities. 

Generally, you’ll be expected to demonstrate the following grades (*or equivalents), to show that you’re able to successfully study for professional qualifications. If you are a few grades or points short, we would still encourage you to apply, as your application will be reviewed together with your performance in our assessments. 

You‘ll also have the opportunity to provide additional information for us to assess your application and potential in the context of your socio-economic background and/or any extenuating circumstances, which may have a positive uplift on your academic achievements through contextual recruitment.

• GCSE Maths Grade 5 or B* 

• GCSE English Language Grade 5 or B* 

• 120 UCAS points* from your ‘top’ 3 A Level grades, excluding General Studies 

• 2:1 undergraduate degree in any discipline. 

Key Skills:

Throughout the recruitment process we will be looking to learn more about your strengths.

To be successful on this programme, you will be required to demonstrate the strengths that we look for in our graduates at KPMG.