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.

As a constantly changing and complex field, Tax offers the opportunity to be involved in a variety of challenging and high-profile projects. As part of a dynamic and successful area of our business, our Tax teams work with a wide range of organisations and individuals, helping them to implement the tax approaches that best suit their commercial needs within domestic and international legal and regulatory requirements.

KPMG Tax One Year Business Placements

Our Tax One Year Business Placement offers a valuable opportunity for those in their placement year of study to gain experience in one of the world's leading Tax and Advisory organisations. This one-year programme will give you an insight into our firm and help you to build your knowledge of how multinational companies do business. If successful, you could secure a place on one of our Tax Graduate programmes, starting in 2027.

Training and benefits

With the KPMG community by your side, you’ll get the work experience, technical training, business insight and personal development opportunities to equip you with many of the skill that you will need to kick-start a successful career after graduating from university. You’ll have access to an extensive programme of internal training, a competitive salary and a host of great benefits too.

Our firm’s hybrid working model balances the flexibility 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. See the specific programme page on our Careers Portal for entry requirements and our ‘How to Apply’ section for detailed application guidance.