Insight Penultimate Year Social Mobility Talent - Tax and Law Insight Manchester TBC 2025

KPMG

Jan 23

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Insight Week
Legal
Accounting & Tax
Manchester

Requirements

5 GCSEs* at A* – C or at 4 – 9 (inc. English Language and Maths at Grade B or 5), or for Scotland 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 under the 2017 tariff point system at A Level (300 UCAS points pre-2017) or at Higher/Advanced Higher Level for Scotland.
On track to achieve a 2:1 undergraduate degree in any discipline.
This programme is aimed at students who come from a low socioeconomic background. By low socioeconomic background we mean:
Attended state school or college, and
The occupation of your main household earner when you were aged 14 is categorised as coming from a lower socio-economic background*, or
Whilst at school you were eligible for free school meals (or you attended a school with ‘above regional average’ free school meals**), or
You were the first member of your immediate family to attend university.
This programme is open to students who are in their penultimate year of university.

Responsibilities

Join our Tax Insight programme and learn about working collaboratively with organisations of all shapes and sizes, helping them to navigate complex tax policy landscapes, and stay compliant with regulation by paying the right tax at the right time.
The Social Mobility Talent Insight Programme is aimed at students who come from a lower socio-economic background. It is the perfect opportunity for you to learn more about our business and develop your professional skills.
During your Insight experience, you’ll have the chance to meet inspirational people from our diverse Tax teams and explore our variety of career opportunities available. Over three days you'll network with our colleagues, learn more about what we do and the meaningful difference we make to businesses and the communities we serve.
This programme has been purposefully designed as a step towards a possible Graduate offer if you’re successful on the programme. This offer would only be for the same location and business area as that you completed your Talent Insight Programme.
As such, please ensure you have a commitment to the location and business area that you apply to.
Join us and discover a world of exciting career opportunities.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Insight programme?

The Insight programme lasts for 3 days.

When will the Insight programme take place?

The Insight programme will be held from 11th to 13th June 2025.

Is the Insight programme paid?

Yes, this is a paid Insight programme with a salary equivalent to the living wage salary.

Who is eligible to apply for the Social Mobility Talent Insight Programme?

The programme is open to students in their penultimate year of university from a lower socio-economic background.

What qualifications do I need to apply for this programme?

Generally, you’ll need 5 GCSEs at A*-C (or equivalent), 120 UCAS points from your top 3 A Level grades (or equivalent), and be on track to achieve a 2:1 undergraduate degree in any discipline.

What does a lower socio-economic background mean for eligibility?

It includes having attended a state school or college, having a household earner in a lower socio-economic occupation, being eligible for free school meals, or being the first member of your immediate family to attend university.

Will there be any opportunity for a graduate offer after the Insight programme?

Yes, if successful in the programme, you could secure a position on one of the autumn 2026 graduate programmes.

Are international students eligible to apply for this programme?

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applications from individuals requiring visa sponsorship after graduation.

What kind of opportunities will I have during the Insight experience?

You will network with colleagues, learn more about our work, and explore various career opportunities within the Tax teams.

How does KPMG assess applicants for this programme?

KPMG uses an open access policy and an application process that evaluates qualifications and individual qualities, alongside contextual information regarding socio-economic background and extenuating circumstances.

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