Overview
Join to apply for the 2026 Tax Graduate Programme - South East role at targetjobs UK.
Big enough to matter. Personal enough to care. That’s BDO. The Tax Graduate 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 a 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.
About the Tax Graduate Programme
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 be technically skilled and commercially savvy, ready to shape your own career journey.
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
Join Us In Our Gatwick And Reading Hubs.
* 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 as relocation support is not provided. Time in the office matters for learning, building relationships, and being part of our culture.
Requirements to apply
* 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). We do not use UCAS points. 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. You’ll also need to provide evidence if successful
* Commitment to balance study and professional work
* Successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK from the start of employment
Interview process
* Online application form
* Online assessments (with the option to sit these in our office, where we can provide a laptop and space if you don’t have access to one)
* Video interview
* Virtual assessment centre
* Final interview in-person
We’ll keep you updated at each stage and share resources to help you prepare. We don’t use AI in any part of our candidate screening process. Every application is reviewed by a person.
Additional information
We’ve got 18 offices across the UK. You’ll be supported by people who’ve been in your shoes and accrue real skills that matter. We’re serious about well-being, flexible in 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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