Indirect Tax Consulting Brightstart Higher Apprenticeship 2027 - Reading
Deloitte · South East · RG1 3BD
About the role
Indirect Tax Advisory Opportunity 🚀
What's the Gig?
Our team dives deep into the world of indirect taxes – think VAT, Insurance Premium Tax, and Air Passenger Duty, the taxes that touch everyday transactions. We help businesses get their heads around how to manage these complex financial flows. Whether it's advising on massive multi-million pound deals, figuring out VAT for your favourite retail items, or leveraging cutting-edge tech to nail VAT reporting on income and expenses, we're on it. 💡 It's a mix of legal smarts, tech innovation, and understanding how businesses tick.
Your Skillset & What You'll Need:
We're looking for individuals who have achieved or are working towards 104 UCAS points (post-2017) or 260 UCAS points (pre-2017) from your top 3 A-Levels. Beyond that, we've outlined 10 essential core skills for our Early Careers roles. Check out the 'Discover What We Look For' section in our Candidate Zone for the full scoop! 🌟
The Day-to-Day Grind (and Fun!):
You'll be getting to grips with client supply chains and understanding their businesses inside out. Your journey will involve building both industry expertise and tax technical knowledge, so you can deliver killer advice to clients. You'll explore client products, supply chains, and systems to become a trusted advisor. Plus, you'll team up with Indirect Tax tech specialists and colleagues across the wider Deloitte network. Your work will span from helping with compliance, offering technical advice, supporting during disputes, to advising on major transactions.
*"What I enjoy most about my role at Deloitte is helping clients navigate complex VAT issues and understanding how VAT rules apply in different commercial situations. Every client and project brings new challenges, and I work alongside experts from a wide range of specialisms, which provides constant opportunities to learn and develop". - Indirect Tax Consultant* 💪
Where You'll Be Based:
We believe in the power of in-person collaboration for your growth, but we also get the need for flexibility. That's why we operate a hybrid model – a blend of office and home working. If your role is client-facing, expect some days at client sites. Meetings will be a mix of online and in-person. Your final assessment and induction? Those are in-person to help you build those crucial connections. 🤝 We're committed to accessibility, and if you need further flexibility due to health or caring responsibilities, just chat with us. More on our family-friendly, flexible working can be found [here].
Your Growth Journey:
We're all about giving you world-class practical experience, solid technical knowledge, and the right professional qualifications. Getting stuck into client work, collaborating with your team, and learning practical skills will be your initial focus, whether you're a Graduate, on an Industrial Placement, or part of BrightStart. This will be backed by awesome internal training and support from coaches and your leaders. 📚 We'll further boost your development with professional qualifications, with pathways like ATT and CTA, depending on your specialism.
Extra Perks & Support:
We're a collaborative and inclusive firm that values your unique talents. From diversity networks to wellbeing initiatives, we aim to support and reward you. Explore our processes, benefits, values, and culture via the links provided.
Application Deets:
The closing deadline for this role is 23rd October 2026, but apply ASAP! Some roles might close early due to high demand. Keep an eye on your email post-application for next steps and deadlines. Remember, it's one application per year for Early Careers opportunities. Choose wisely! ⏳
Important Note: This role's salary doesn't meet the Skilled Worker visa sponsorship threshold. ✈️
Ready to make it happen? Apply now! ▶️
Key responsibilities
- Provide compliance support
- Provide technical advice to clients
- Support clients in dispute resolution
- Advise on large transactions
- Collaborate with Indirect Tax specialists and colleagues across wider services