Apprenticeship

Tax Apprenticeship with One of the World's Biggest Accountancy Firms

Financial Services
Salary: 
25,500 - 28,000
Edinburgh
2454
Position Start Date: 
Autumn 2026
Application deadline:
25/02/2026

Sanctuary Graduates & Apprentices are working with one of the world’s biggest accountancy firms as their recruitment partner for their Tax Apprenticeship in Edinburgh.  By registering with us, you’ll receive support throughout the entire application process, offering our expertise to give you the best chance at success!  

The Role:

  • In Tax, you’ll work with a wide range of businesses, from small companies to large organisations, across different industries.
  • You’ll be part of a supportive team, working closely with clients to help them understand tax rules and make sure they pay the right amount of tax at the right time.
  • You’ll learn how businesses work, build valuable technical skills, and study towards professional qualifications while gaining real work experience.

 

Your future:

  • You'll study for an AAT Level 3 initially and then move to study for the CA, giving you structured learning through online and in person study.
  • Throughout the programme, you will benefit from learning every day, having the resources and support that you need to thrive and develop technical skills to reach your full potential.

 

Who can apply:  

  • 5 National 5 qualifications at Grades A – C (inc. English Language and Maths at Grade B or equivalent)  
  • 120 UCAS points* from your ‘top’ 3 grades, excluding General Studies.  
  • You must have full right to work in the UK.
  • You must be aged 21 or under.
  • If you do not meet all the grade criteria and are a few grades or points short, then we would still encourage you to apply, as you will be given the option to give extra information on extenuating circumstances.

 

Application process:  

  • Register online - start by submitting your basic details below.  
  • Book a support call - after you register, we’ll email you an invitation to book a Teams call with our team. We’ll walk you through the online application form step by step, explain what happens next and answer any questions you have.  
  • Two online assessments - a skills and cognitive test.  
  • Video Interview - an opportunity to show off your strengths and skills.  
  • In-person launch pad - a half-day event combining assessed and non-assessed activities.