Graduate Tax Trainee

Closing Date: 26 February 2026

Are you graduating in 2026 and interested in commencing your career with one of NI's leading independent accountancy firms? GMcG has an opportunity for a graduate trainee to join our Belfast office Tax department, commencing September 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and ambitious chartered accountancy firm and to develop your knowledge and expertise by working alongside experienced advisers across our highly qualified Tax department. We provide high quality tax compliance and specialist tax services to a diverse range of clients and tax support to other professional advisers.

Entry requirements:

Minimum degree classification of 2:1 across any discipline by September 2026
Minimum grade B in both Mathematics and English at GCSE level or equivalent
Excellent communication and analytical skills

The successful applicant will benefit from:

Competitive remuneration package
Flexibility in working hours
Engaging teamwork within a highly specialised and diverse tax department
Employee Assistance Programme

HOW TO APPLY

There are two ways to apply.

1) ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

Please note, this application needs to be completed in a single visit, so you may wish to have the below information at hand:

secondary education subjects and grades achieved
names and contact details of two referees

If you wish to save or print your application, you can enter your email address in the appropriate box at the end of the application to receive a copy by email. You can complete the application at the link below:

ONLINE APPLICATION

2) WORD DOCUMENT

Downdload and complete a Microsoft Word version of the application form which can be found at the bottom of this page. The form can be returned by email or post. A CV can be attached to your application.

Return to: Recruitment, GMcG Chartered Accountants, Alfred House, 19 Alfred Street, Belfast BT2 8EQ

Email to: recruitment@gmcgca.com

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00pm on Thursday 26 February.

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