Tax & Law
Tax - Apprenticeship
KPMG
Location
Reading
Salary
£25,500 – £28,000 per year
Duration
5 years
Positions available
1
Degree awarded
Level 7
Start date
1 January 2027
Minimum grades
5 GCSEs at A* – C or at 4 – 9 (inc. English Language and Maths at Grade B or 5); 120 UCAS points from 'top' 3 grades at A Level under the 2017 tariff point system
Disability Confident
✓ Yes
About the role
Tax offers you the opportunity to work on a variety of high-profile projects whilst building a career that could take many different routes. Part of a team that works collaboratively with clients, you will help them navigate complex tax policy landscapes and stay compliant with regulation, by paying the right tax at the right time. You will also tackle challenges at the heart of client organisations and develop a broad understanding of how businesses operate, whilst you develop valuable technical skills and professional qualifications.
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.
Working week
Full Time
Skills
Technical tax knowledgeClient collaborationRegulatory complianceFinancial analysisBusiness understanding
Required qualifications
Essential
GCSE · English Language · Grade B or 5
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade B or 5
Essential
GCSE · Any · Grade A* – C or 4 – 9
Essential
A Level · Any · Grade 120 UCAS points from top 3 grades
Essential
AAT · Level 3
Essential
AAT · Level 4
Essential
ACA or CA · Level 7
Training & development
On this programme, you'll study for an AAT Level 3 and 4 initially, and then move to study for the ACA (or CA equivalent in Scotland) providing you with structured learning through a blend of innovative study – online and in person. Throughout the programme, you will benefit from learning every day, having the resources and support that you need to thrive with us, develop valuable technical skills and to reach your full potential.
Additional training
The training and development of our people is critical to the future success of our business. We want all our Apprentices to embrace a growth mindset of learning every day, which is why we have created a rich curriculum and learning community to help trainees build their skills and fulfil their potential. This ranges from an immersive induction experience through to formal training courses, leadership knowledge bites, learning journals, online courses and networking events – all aligned to our life-long learning strategy and part of our overall student package. The KPMG Tax Apprenticeship uses innovative technology and is delivered via a blend of Online Classroom Live and Recorded courses plus in-centre classroom courses. This blended approach enables you to study and learn the content at a pace suited to your learning style.
Future prospects
You will become technically qualified by passing exams and develop your understanding of financial reporting standards, financial analysis and strategy.
Company benefits
Flexible hybrid working from role sharing and flexible start and finish times to home working. We'll try and support the flexible work patterns that best suit you. Committed to inclusion with an environment where all colleagues thrive and reach their full potential, whatever their identity or background.
About KPMG
With offices across the UK, we are part of a global network of firms providing Audit, Tax & Law, Consulting, and Technology Services to diverse clients.
Website
www.kpmg.co.ukIf this one works out
This role is in Reading. If you'd be moving for it, a room in a shared house there typically runs £650–£900 a month.