KPMG 2025 Tax Graduate Programmes - Edinburgh

KPMG in the UK is part of a global organisation of independent firms that offers Audit, Consulting, Deal Advisory, Tax & Law and Technology services. Through the talent of over 16,000 people, we turn insights into opportunities, making a positive difference for businesses, people, and communities.

What is Tax?

Tax impacts our lives and society in more ways than you’d ever imagine. Our Tax experts are doing more than just advising individuals and businesses, they’re making a meaningful difference to society, by helping to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our country.

The scale and breadth of tax implications are wide-reaching, whilst new regulations mean that this landscape is becoming increasingly complex. Our tax services span company-focused areas such as International Tax, Deal Advisory Tax, Transfer Pricing and Indirect Tax as well as people-focused services, including Private Client Advice, Employment Taxes and Global Mobility Services. We’re also helping to digitise the tax system - some of the world’s biggest tech companies choose KPMG’s Tax services, because of our tech solutions.

KPMG Tax Graduate Programme s

Joining us as a graduate, you’ll have a variety of client contact from day one, the support to grow as part of a structured development programme and the chance to do work that really matters.

Our tax specialists work alongside clients to help them understand the intricacies of tax across the globe – from online food businesses to banks, and high-net worth individuals. They support clients in complying with relevant regulations so they can operate responsibly, sustainably, and ethically.

With such a wide-ranging remit, Tax offers the opportunity to be involved in a variety of challenging and high-profile projects. You’ll tackle challenges at the heart of client organisations and develop a broad understanding of business, whilst you build valuable technical skills and professional qualifications.

Training and Benefits

Over the three-year programme you’ll combine client delivery and study towards a professional qualification – the ACA, or CA equivalent in Scotland.

We offer a competitive salary and a host of great benefits too, including 25 days’ holiday, study leave and a day off on your birthday. What’s more, each year you can take up to six days of time off to take part in volunteering initiatives.

Our firm’s hybrid working model balances the option of working from home with the importance of collaborating and learning in our offices or at client sites. We trust our people to be where they need to be, with our colleagues working together in person as often as needed. You’ll be empowered by the technology that supports us to work flexibly across our collaborative office spaces.

Seeing the whole picture

As part of the Tax team, you will be building friendships and shared experiences, innovating, and learning together. KPMG is a place where you can be yourself and give your best - whoever you are and whatever your degree background. We look at more than just your academic results and will also consider your strengths, values, and motivations.