
Where Strategy Meets Impact
At Vodafone, Tax is about far more than just numbers—it’s a powerful force for positive change. As a major investor, taxpayer, and employer, we contribute significantly to the economies of every country where we operate. Our Tax team plays a pivotal role in shaping this impact, ensuring we meet our responsibilities with integrity, transparency, and strategic insight.
Join us to be at the heart of a function that drives sustainable growth, supports business innovation, and helps shape the economic future.
Close Date: 30th November 2025
Programme details

Duration
3 Years
3 x 12-month rotations

Salary
£32,000 + additional £1,000 sign-on bonus and a range of benefits for you

Qualifications

Location
London Paddington, along with a blend of hybrid working.
8 days in your office a month, rest from home!

The Extras
3 Spirit days a year to focus on your Learning and Wellbeing.
20 days a year you can work abroad!
5 charity days a year where can swap your desk for supporting a chosen charity!

Teams you could work in
Our Tax Graduate Programme gives you wide-ranging, hands-on experience across the teams that keep our business financially compliant and secure. You could work in teams across:
- Tax advisory
- Tax compliance
- Tax controversy
- Tax reporting
- Tax technology
- Transfer pricing
- M&A and structuring tax

Things you could work on
- Tax provision work: Assisting with calculations for financial reporting, including deferred tax assets/liabilities
- Cross-border structuring: Assisting with tax-efficient structuring of international operations or transactions
- VAT returns: Preparing and submitting VAT returns, reconciling VAT accounts
- Tax technology: Helping implement or improve systems for automating indirect tax processes.
- Tax planning: Supporting senior advisors in structuring deals or operations to minimize tax liabilities.
Every placement will challenge you, inspire you, and help you grow, developing the kind of Tax leader the future needs.

Your Qualification
You’ll have the opportunity to study towards the CIMA qualification, a globally respected route to becoming a Chartered Global Management Accountant.
Duration: Typically takes 3 years to complete
Course Delivery: Remote self-study
Content: CIMA develops expertise across three key areas:
- Enterprise: Business strategy, digital transformation, and leadership
- Performance: Management accounting, risk, and performance analysis
- Financial: Financial reporting, investment appraisal, and strategic finance
Skills you’ll gain: Financial and data literacy, commercial awareness, strategic decision-making, influencing at senior levels

What's in it for you?
At Vodafone, we know work isn’t just about the job – it’s about balance, wellbeing, and feeling like your part of something bigger. Our hybrid ways of working allow you to work flexibly, with 8 days a month in the office and the rest from home.
Beyond your rotations, you'll have the chance to get involved in various committees and societies, connecting with a global network of over 1,000 Graduates, Apprentices, and Interns. You'll also be paired with a dedicated buddy—someone already enrolled in one of our programmes—who understands what it's like to be in your shoes and can offer valuable support and guidance throughout your journey.
But it’s not all about work. You'll enjoy summer socials, inter-company networking events, and opportunities to give back through youth volunteering initiatives
Interested in applying?
- 2:1 in your chosen degree (achieved or predicted). Preferable degrees with an analytical, numeric or data focus, include Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Data, or Science
- Recently graduated – i.e., a bachelors or masters obtained or to be obtained between June 2024 and August 2026.
- You must also have the correct right to work documentation in place for the full programme duration. We do not accept the Graduate Route Visa.
- Close Date: 30th November 2025
- Our graduate schemes may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so we recommend applying as soon as you can.
- Assessment Centres for this programme will be held between January – March 2026.
- If offered, the start date would be September 2026.
- We understand that the application process can feel overwhelming, so we’ve put together some helpful information about our assessments—so you know what to expect every step of the way.
You’ll also find some top tips to help you feel confident and prepared.
Find out more
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