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Tax Apprenticeship Programme - Northern Ireland

Help local and international businesses find better ways of doing tax whilst you progress towards becoming a tax advisor.

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    Applications to our 2024 programme in Northern Ireland are now open.

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    This programme will close when filled so we encourage you to apply early.

    Thanks to my time in EY I’ve grown in confidence, made connections with some amazing colleagues and learnt about so many different industries. There's never been a dull moment!

    Shannon

    Tax Apprentice 

     

    Tax

    Tax affects every aspect of our lives and laws are always changing. We help local and global organisations, from start-ups to influential multinationals, manage every element of their business’s tax.

    Technology in Tax

    You’ll work closely with colleagues across borders, using EY tools and networks to solve complex business and tax problems. By combining the power of EY’s tax experience with innovative technology, you can help us transform the tax function of the future.

    What will you be doing?

    • Working across various specialist tax teams within UK & Ireland 
    • Working directly on tax reporting, technical research and data analysis alongside senior colleagues
    • Building important relationships with clients

    Are you eligible to apply?

    We operate an open access to all policy and we don’t screen out any applications only on your academic performance at GCSE or A-Level. However, you’ll need a minimum of Grade B/6 in GCSE Maths and Grade C/4 in GCSE English (or equivalent). You will also need a minimum of 96 tariff points (UCAS new tariff points for entry to Higher Education) from any A Level subject combination. It is important that you provide us with your top three obtained or accurately predicated A-Levels (or equivalent) as these will be verified and considered as part of the offer process should you be successful. Any drop in grades could jeopardise your offer of employment. 

    Programme length

    2 years 

    Professional qualifications

    Level 5 Diploma and professional qualification as a member of Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI) and the potential to progress to qualification as a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ireland (CIA).  

    Salary

    Competitive 

      How’s it structured?

      Developing your understanding of local and international tax laws is at the heart of this apprenticeship. After an EY induction you’ll join your team where you will specialise in a particular area of Tax. Wherever you’re based, you’ll be learning on-the-job, have access to coaching and training opportunities and lots of support from your team, too. 

      This apprenticeship is a two-year programme and runs for one day in college (term time) and the rest with your team. 

      During year one of your apprenticeship you will cover the following modules:

      • Financial Accounting 
      • Taxation 
      • Business Law
      • Business Management

       During year two of your apprenticeship you will cover the following modules: 

      • Advanced Financial Accounting 
      • Advanced Taxation 
      • Management Accounting 
      • Financial Data Management 

      Over the course of the apprenticeship you’ll build invaluable business skills and knowledge that will ready you for a brilliant career, wherever you set your sights.

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      Rewards and benefits

      You want a career that counts. An experience that challenges you. That rewards performance and ultimately defines your future. That's what's on offer at EY. After all, our success is founded on yours.

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      Adjustments

      All candidates should be given the opportunity to be their best selves throughout the process. We have adjustments in place to make all individual applications accessible.

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      FAQs

      Do you have questions about applying to and working at EY? From choosing a programme to visa requirements, technical help to joining, you're likely to find the answers here.

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      Applications are open

       

      Applications to our 2024 programme in Northern Ireland are now open.

      Apply now

       

      This programme will close when filled so we encourage you to apply early.

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