Overview
Join to apply for the 2026 Tax Graduate Programme - South East role at BDO UK.
Want to untangle complex technical details, work with technology, and connect with brilliant people? Welcome to the Tax Graduate Programme at BDO. The programme starts on Monday, 21st September 2026 for a firm-wide induction (you’ll need to be able to attend). Tax at BDO means variety, collaboration and impact. You’ll help clients navigate an ever-changing landscape while building the kind of career that sets you apart. You’ll be part of a team that values learning, fresh ideas, and mutual trust. Here, your career starts with real work that makes a difference. You’ll learn fast, build confidence, and discover just how far you can go.
And a Bit About Tax
Over three years, you’ll gain hands-on experience across different areas of tax, from international tax to VAT to employment advisory. You’ll study towards ACA/CTA, ATT/CTA, or CA/CTA qualifications, all while working alongside experienced professionals who will support you every step of the way. This programme is designed for growth – with clear progression routes into specialist roles and leadership. By the end, you’ll not only be technically skilled but also commercially savvy, ready to shape your own career journey.
As for you
You’re inquisitive, resilient and motivated. You bring problem-solving skills, a logical mindset and an eagerness to learn. We’ll provide the rest.
Locations & Roles
Join us in our Gatwick and Reading hubs. Available roles include:
* Corporate Tax Gatwick
* Corporate Tax Reading
* Employment Tax Reading
* Global Employer Services (GES) Reading
Note: you’ll need to live within a commutable distance of the office you apply to. Relocation support is not provided.
Is it for you? To apply, you’ll need
* A minimum 2:2 degree in any discipline (obtained or predicted)
* Three A-levels, all at grade C and above (excluding General Studies and Extended Projects), or four Scottish Advanced Highers at grade A-B (or equivalent, e.g., BTEC Extended Diploma). UCAS points are not used; you’ll be asked to provide evidence if you’re successful in securing an offer
* GCSEs at grade 4 and above in Maths and English, or Scottish National 5 grade A-C. Evidence will be required if successful
* Commitment to balance study and professional work
* The right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not provided for these roles as they do not meet current Home Office minimum salary requirements). Applications from candidates with their own legal right to work in the UK must cover the duration of the 3-year training contract and employment
Interview Process
* Online application form
* Online assessments (available in-office with a laptop and space if needed)
* Video interview
* Virtual assessment centre
* Final interview in-person
We’ll keep you updated at each stage and share tips to help you prepare. And just so you know: we don’t use AI in any part of our candidate screening process. Every application is reviewed by a real person.
Before you go
We’ve got 18 offices across the UK. You’ll be part of a team that cares, learn by doing, and be supported by people who’ve been in your shoes. We’re serious about well-being, flexible about how you work, and offer benefits that support you inside and outside of work. Go Beyond the Ordinary with BDO. Apply now.
Our firm is distinctive because we preserve and build on the strengths of our culture and the characteristics that make us successful and different. We look for people from all kinds of backgrounds who share these same qualities.
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