Shape the future of tax through insight, innovation and impact.
Programme overview
Tax shapes the world around us, and it’s evolving fast. At EY, you’ll help start-ups to global businesses navigate complexity and shape the future of tax. Working across borders with innovative tools and technologies, you’ll solve real challenges while building skills to make a meaningful, lasting impact. Along the way, you’ll study towards a globally recognised Chartered Accountancy qualification with The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS)
Core skills for success
- Problem solving – break down complex tax and business challenges into workable actions.
- Analytical thinking – interpret data and tax information to form strong insights.
- Cross‑cultural teaming – collaborate effectively across global teams and clients.
- Digital fluency – use tools and technology to deliver smarter, future-focused solutions.
What you will be doing
- Work across specialist tax teams, helping shape solutions for varied clients.
- Support audits by reviewing tax disclosures and contributing insights.
- Collaborate with global teams on compliance and emerging tax requirements.
- Build relationships with clients while contributing to business development.
Eligibility for applying
If you’re in your penultimate year at university and your course includes a placement year, this programme is for you.
We operate an open access policy, meaning we don’t screen out applications on your academic performance alone. You will, however, need to be working towards an honours degree in any subject, have a minimum of grade 4/C GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths, or in your home language if you do not hold English Language GCSE, and three A-levels/Five Highers (or equivalent) to be eligible to apply
We welcome applications from all academic backgrounds and are looking for individuals who will succeed at EY in the desired role and future qualifications, therefore throughout our recruitment process your academic performance will be considered against your online assessment scores to determine your suitability for an EY role. We are also proud to partner with RARE recruitment, so that your application can be processed in the context of your socio-economic background. This allows us to give you the maximum credit for your achievements, assessing whether you have overachieved in light of your personal circumstances.