About the Company & Graduate Programme
KPMG UK is one of the world’s leading professional services firms, providing audit, tax, and advisory services to many of the UK’s most iconic organisations. With a significant footprint in London, our firm is at the forefront of digital transformation, helping businesses navigate an increasingly complex tax landscape through innovation and technology. Our commitment to early careers is industry-leading, as we recognise that the next generation of talent is vital to driving our long-term strategy and maintaining our reputation for excellence in the financial services sector.
This graduate intake is pivotal for our Tax Technology division, where we bridge the gap between complex tax regulations and cutting-edge data solutions. As a graduate in this programme, you will join a culture of continuous learning and collaboration. You will be immersed in a fast-paced environment where innovation is encouraged, and technology is leveraged to provide real-time insights for our diverse range of global clients. Joining KPMG at this stage in your career offers unparalleled exposure to business leaders and the opportunity to help shape the future of digital tax compliance.
What You'll Do & Key Responsibilities
- Support the development and implementation of tax-reporting software for multinational clients.
- Use data analytics tools (such as Alteryx, Power BI, and SQL) to clean, process, and visualise complex tax datasets.
- Assist senior consultants in delivering advisory projects that improve operational efficiency within client finance functions.
- Engage with senior stakeholders to identify tax-related process improvements and automation opportunities.
- Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams to integrate tax logic into enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems like SAP or Oracle.
- Participate in the full project lifecycle, from initial requirement gathering to user testing and final system deployment.
- Stay current with evolving UK and international tax legislation to ensure digital compliance across all technological tools.
Who We Are Looking For & Candidate Eligibility
- Degree disciplines accepted: We welcome applications from any degree discipline (STEM, Business, Humanities, or Social Sciences).
- Academic requirement: Minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree (predicted or achieved) in any subject.
- You must possess a strong analytical mindset, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable business recommendations.
- Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities, ideally shown through university projects, internships, or extra-curricular initiatives.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to articulate ideas effectively to colleagues and clients alike.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team-based environment to deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.
- Must hold the right to work in the UK without restriction; please note we offer comprehensive visa sponsorship for successful candidates if required.
Graduate Training, Rotations & Mentorship
Our structured 18 to 24-month programme is designed to build a solid foundation of expertise through a series of rotations across different Tax Technology specialisms. These placements ensure you gain broad exposure, allowing you to understand the breadth of our advisory capabilities before specialising in your chosen area. Alongside your daily work, you will receive full financial and study support to pursue a formal professional qualification, such as the ACA, CTA, or relevant technology-based certifications (e.g., AWS Cloud Practitioner or Data Analytics certificates).
Mentorship is at the heart of the KPMG experience. From day one, you will be allocated a dedicated buddy—a peer who can help you navigate firm culture—and a senior mentor who will provide long-term career guidance and development support. Our structured performance development framework ensures that you receive regular feedback, keeping you on track to progress quickly into more senior roles as you build your professional network within the firm.
Salary, Bonus & Benefits Package
- Competitive base salary of £35,000 per annum, reviewable upon progression.
- Annual performance-based bonus scheme, typically ranging from 5% to 10% of base salary.
- Generous pension scheme with company matching up to 8%.
- 25 days of annual leave, plus the option to purchase up to 10 additional days.
- Private medical insurance and a comprehensive wellbeing portal with 24/7 mental health support.
- Hybrid working allowance to support your home office setup.
- Relocation assistance available for candidates moving to London.
Recruitment Stages & How to Apply
- Online Application & CV: Submit your application through our portal, ensuring you highlight your motivation for joining the tax technology sector.
- Gamified Cognitive & Situational Judgement Tests: These assessments measure your logical reasoning and how you align with our firm's core values in a real-world business context.
- On-Demand Video Interview: A short, recorded interview where you will answer a series of competency-based questions designed to showcase your personality and communication style.
- Virtual Assessment Centre & Technical Presentation: The final stage involving a group task and a technical presentation, providing you with the chance to demonstrate your analytical skills in action. We operate a rolling recruitment policy, so we strongly encourage early submission to secure your place.