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London, UK

Audit, Accounting, Tax and Finance​

Graduate Program
Finance
October 24, 2025

If you start your career in Audit, Accounting, Actuarial, Tax or Finance, you’ll gain a unique perspective on some of the world’s most influential, most innovative, and most dynamic organisations.

Every organisation’s ability to thrive and survive depends on its ability to finance its operations, manage budgets, mitigate risk, comply with regulations, and pay taxes, bills and wages. So whether it’s a start-up business, a multinational corporation, a city council or a charity, every client we work with is measured on its financial performance. That performance data, and the insight you gain from it, tells the story of how an organisation is delivering on its goals. It drives strategies, impacts reputations and shapes the future.

By helping our clients to collect, manage and interpret that data accurately, we provide the clarity and expertise to operate effectively, act responsibly and make the right decisions. We help organisations to navigate a rapidly changing world of risk, regulation, legislation, and technological transformation. We help them to become more agile, efficient and profitable. We increase their resilience, sustainability and security. By doing so, we contribute to the transparency and trust that underpins the global economy.

At PwC, you’ll get an incredible education in the fundamentals of business. Developing your understanding of finance and technology, you’ll work with clients to solve complex problems that have a real-world impact. And most of our people gain a professional qualification.

A career at PwC means embarking on a transformative learning and development journey. Depending on your area of specialism, you may pursue a professional qualification. Our tailored training ensures you’re equipped with the tools for success. You’ll benefit from flexible learning through tutor-led sessions, self-study and group workshops. Your Talent Coach, alongside our professional qualifications team, will support you throughout your learning journey.

Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA)
You'll study towards the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW) ACA qualification during your first three years with the firm. You'll be working to obtain an incredibly prestigious qualification that is recognised globally and that you'll have for the rest of your life. It's not designed to be easy - it needs dedication and commitment, including studying in your own time, to succeed.

But there are few other qualifications that open the doors to business leadership careers as the ACA accounting qualification. You can learn more about the syllabus and structure on the ICAEW website. The pathway that you follow will depend on the Business Unit that you join but, in all cases, you'll sit your first set of exams within just a few months of joining us. You'll have a network of support around you including expert tuition from Kaplan, a dedicated PQ team to manage your pathway planning and your Career Coach. You'll be studying alongside many others in the same position and will create bonds for life.

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS)
You'll study towards the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) CA qualification during your first three years with the firm. You'll be working to obtain an incredibly prestigious qualification that is recognised globally and that you'll have for the rest of your life. It's not designed to be easy - it needs dedication and commitment, including studying in your own time, to succeed.

But there are few other qualifications that open the doors to business leadership careers as the CA accounting qualification. You can learn more about the syllabus and structure on the ICAS website. The pathway that you follow will depend on the Business Unit that you join but, in all cases, you'll sit your first set of exams within just a few months of joining us. You'll have a network of support around you including expert tuition from ICAS, a dedicated PQ team to manage your pathway planning and your Career Coach. You'll be studying alongside many others in the same position and will create bonds for life.

Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI)
You'll study towards the Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI) ACA qualification during your first three years with the firm. You'll be working to obtain an incredibly prestigious qualification that is recognised globally and that you'll have for the rest of your life. It's not designed to be easy - it needs dedication and commitment, including studying in your own time, to succeed.

But there are few other qualifications that open the doors to business leadership careers as the ACA accounting qualification. You can learn more about the syllabus and structure on the CAI website. The pathway that you follow will depend on the Business Unit that you join but, in all cases, you'll sit your first set of exams within just a few months of joining us. You'll have a network of support around you including expert tuition from CAI, a dedicated PQ team to manage your pathway planning and your Career Coach. You'll be studying alongside others in the same position and will create bonds for life.

Association of Tax Technicians (ATT)
When you join us, you'll embark upon the Association of Tax Technicians (ATT) qualification. The ATT is the leading professional body for qualified taxation technicians who specialise in complying with UK tax obligations, compliance services and related activities. The ATT qualification provides a solid foundation from which to build a future career in taxation or related fields.

To meet the ATT examination requirements you'll need to pass the two compulsory papers, the three Computer Based Exams (CBEs) and one option paper depending on the area of tax you've decided to specialise in. You can find out more about the syllabus and structure of the qualification on the ATT website.

Institute & Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA)

Actuaries are problem solvers and strategic thinkers, who use their mathematical skills to help measure the probability and risk of future events. They use these skills to predict the financial impact of these events on a business and their clients. When you join us, we'll support you through your studies to become a qualified Actuary. The qualification is prestigious, and it won't be easy. It'll take dedication and commitment from you to succeed, including studying in your own time. We'll support you with first class tuition from our chosen provider and access to the tools you'll need to succeed. You'll work with a Study Mentor to agree the path and pace you'll take through the qualification. They'll guide you on how to approach your studies and were in the same position as you are not long ago. You can learn more about the syllabus and structure on the Institute & Faculty of Actuaries' website.

Chartered Insurance Institute (CII)

When you join us, you'll begin working towards the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning. It'll take commitment and dedication from you to succeed and we'll put a support structure around you to put you in a great position. You can learn more about the qualification on the CII's website.

Each professional qualification is structured to provide a robust learning experience, alongside practical application in your role. PwC's commitment to your personal and professional growth ensures that your journey is as rewarding as the destination. Your career starts here, with the empowering opportunity to gain a qualification that will serve you throughout your career in business.