Graduate programmes in Leeds

Whatever your background – and whatever subject you’ve studied at university – you’ll have a world of opportunity to make a difference at KPMG, with an exciting selection of career paths to explore. We offer a collaborative and diverse environment, where you will be given all the support you need to thrive with us – growing both professionally and personally. And with the real-world impact of our work, you’ll have a great sense of fulfilment, knowing that you’ve added value for clients and the wider community alike.

Our graduates help us to build the firm of the future – a business that is even more agile, better connected and equipped to meet the challenges faced by our clients. Our 2026 Graduate Programmes across Audit and Tax are now open for applications! We’ll be launching programmes across our other business areas soon – join our Talent Community now to be the first to hear about all of our programme launches.

As an auditor, you’ll help to build the confidence and trust that business and society need to thrive. If you’d like to get under the skin of a variety of organisations, this is the right place to be. You can look forward to the intellectual stimulation that comes from solving complex problems and creating positive change for lots of different organisations. This is an opportunity to work on a range of intellectually-stimulating projects and as you’d expect, we work within a robust framework but there’s still real scope to innovate.

Our vision is to deliver and support innovative, flexible technology enabled solutions which solve clients’ complex business problems. Let your curiosity guide you. Search and apply to our open opportunities. Sign up to the Talent Community to hear about career news and events for graduate programmes.

At KPMG, we believe in learning that lasts a lifetime. You’ll be supported to gain valuable professional qualifications and become an expert in your chosen area. Your graduate programme will start with an immersive five-day induction and from there the learning opportunities are endless. As well as dedicated study time and a tutor to help you pass your exams, you’ll have plenty of chance for on-the-job learning and to build a broad base of business skills, whilst collaborating with colleagues across the firm.

You’ll also have access to personalised learning recommendations from our AI assistant, SPARK, which gets to know you and can suggest the most relevant content to help you develop new skills and grow over the course of your programme and beyond. Technology plays a vital role in the way we support our clients with their complex business challenges. We’ll give you the resources you need to adopt the latest technology or even become part of our KPMG Digital Ninja programme. Our Digital Ninja community are junior colleagues who get exclusive access to new technology, tools and tech training – sharing their expertise with colleagues and helping our firm adapt to a constantly evolving technology landscape.

Whether you’re just graduating or have already built up work experience after university, our graduate programmes will provide you with the grounding needed to pursue a range of new career challenges. By the end of the programme you’ll have become professionally qualified and confident in your ability to deliver on behalf of the organisations we support, while building a network of contacts that will prove invaluable to you in the years ahead.

Life at KPMG: Working together each day, our graduates make life-long friendships over the course of their programmes and play an active role in shaping the culture of our firm. From taking part in office socials and sports teams to joining one of our diverse range of employee networks, or volunteering with our charity partner FareShare. There are many opportunities to get involved with the wider KPMG community and build relationships across the firm.

At all times, you’ll have the support from managers, mentors, buddies and your peer group. What’s more, you’ll benefit from our flexible, hybrid working policies. That’s because we balance the convenience of working from home with the importance of collaborating or learning in our offices, or client sites. We trust our people to be where they need to be. The amount of days you’ll be required to come to the office will differ from team to team and week to week – depending on the needs of your clients, projects and study.

Discover the full list of financial, wellbeing and training benefits available to graduates, supporting you to live a balanced lifestyle and thrive with us.

Our application process: Our process is virtual, from application through to securing an offer with KPMG. As you progress through each stage, our Recruitment Team will be in touch to explain your next steps.

• Explore and apply: Learn more about KPMG and explore the role you’re applying for. Then tell us about your academic background. 45 mins to complete
• Online assessments: Complete two online assessments measuring your ability to apply the skills and reasoning required to be successful in your role. 60 mins to complete
• Record answers to six interview questions. Draw on your skills, experience and career motivations to demonstrate your strengths. 40 minutes to complete
• Launch Pad: Meet us in-person for a day of immersive activities and assessments. Learn more about life at KPMG from colleagues and showcase your skills in your final interview.

We recognise and reward the integrity, ideas and commitment of our people in supporting each other. Meet more of our people and discover a culture that’s built on support, trust and true collaboration. At KPMG you can be a part of something big, without having to be anybody but yourself. We want you to gain an advantage for life. That’s why we ask everyone who joins us to embrace the mindset of learning every day. As a firm, we’re driven by our Purpose — to inspire confidence and empower change. That’s why KPMG is even more determined to make a positive impact on the world.