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Tax & Law

Tax - Apprenticeship

KPMG
Location
Edinburgh
Salary
£25,500 – £28,000 per year
Duration
5 years
Start date
1 January 2026
Vacancy reference
Tax - Apprenticeship Edinburgh Autumn 2026

About the role

Our Tax practice collaborates with all kinds of organisations and businesses of different sizes, across a wide range of specialisms. We also advise on all aspects of employee reward and support high-net-worth individuals and entrepreneurial families too. As a Tax apprentice, you'll 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. Generally, you'll be expected to demonstrate the following grades (*or equivalents), to show that you're able to successfully study for professional qualifications.

Working week

Full Time

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 3/4
Essential
ACA · Professional Qualification

Training & development

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. In addition, as part of your KPMG Tax Apprenticeship you will complete the AAT Level 3 and 4 plus the Level 7 ACA/CA Professional Qualification. 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
Upon completion of this programme, you will have achieved AAT Level 3/4 qualifications plus the ACA qualification or CA equivalent (Scotland locations), becoming technically qualified with understanding of financial reporting standards, financial analysis and strategy.

Company benefits

As part of your KPMG Tax Apprenticeship you will complete the AAT Level 3 and 4 plus the Level 7 ACA/CA Professional Qualification. You'll study for professional qualifications 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.

Things to consider

In line with our hybrid model travel may be required to our training partners offices. Please note, if you have started or obtained a degree (or equivalent) in Accountancy or similar field to the professional qualifications provided on the programme, please contact the Student Recruitment team to check your eligibility before making an application.

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.com