Tax Graduate Programme - South East

About Us

Big enough to matter. Personal enough to care. That’s BDO.

Want to untangle complex technical details, work with technology, and connect with brilliant people? Welcome to the Tax Graduate Programme  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.

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.

You’re inquisitive, resilient and motivated. You bring problem‑solving skills, a logical mindset and an eagerness to learn. We’ll provide the rest.

Join us in our Southampton hub in our Corporate tax team. One thing to note: you’ll need to live within a commutable distance of the office you apply to. Relocation support is not provided, so please consider this carefully before applying. Time in the office matters; for your learning, for building relationships, and for being part of our culture.

Salary is £29,000 per annum.

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).
  
  Please note:
  
  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 the employment.

We want you to know what to expect, so here’s the typical 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. And just so you know: we don’t use AI in any part of our candidate screening process. Every application is reviewed by a person.

Before you go:
We’ve got 18 offices across the UK, but wherever you join us, you’ll be part of a team that cares. You’ll learn by doing, be supported by people who’ve been in your shoes, and build skills that actually matter. We’re serious about your well‑being, adaptable about how you work, and offer benefits that support you inside and outside of work.

Go Beyond the Ordinary with BDO.