Tax & Legal Trainee

At KPMG we believe sharing the same values is key in career satisfaction, growth and feeling engaged. Our organizational culture is based on our values. We act with integrity, think boldly and are driven by a passion for excellence. We respect the individual and always work together for better.

Start your career in Tax & Legal

We are present in 18 locations across Finland and Estonia. We are looking for Tax & Legal Trainees to join our teams either in Helsinki, Turku or Oulu. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in versatile assignments. We are looking for trainees, for example, to the following services: M&A Tax, M&A Legal, Corporate Tax, International Tax, Legal Services, People Services, VAT, and Tax Compliance. Please indicate in your cover letter which of these are interested in working with, although the role can be a combination of several areas and the work tasks will vary.

You will become part of KPMG’s Tax & Legal practice, working alongside top experts in business law and taxation. In Tax & Legal, you’ll join a team of over 250 professionals in Finland and Estonia, collaborating both locally and globally.

Your trainee period can start flexibly during 2026 and last from a couple of months up to six months, depending on your availability. Many of our trainees continue their journey with us – this could be your first step toward a long-term career at KPMG.

As a Tax & Legal Trainee you will

Depending on your background and interests, your role may include a mix of the following:

• Handling a variety of diverse legal assignments for our clients and providing support in legal matters
• Working on corporate and restructuring arrangements and M&A process from planning through to execution
• Carrying out assignments related to real estate law, data privacy and family wealth planning
• Managing a wide range of tax-related assignments for our corporate clients, including advance tax rulings, appeal processes, and tax return matters
Assisting in personnel tax matters and mobility processes

Your role can be tailored based on your prior experience and interests across different areas of law and/or taxation. Ultimately, your own ambitions and passions will shape your career path, and above all, we want to hear what motivates you and how we at KPMG can help enable a meaningful career for you!

What we’re looking for

• You are a university student (typically 3rd–5th year) or a recent graduate
• Law students (LL.M.) for Legal roles
• Relevant studies in tax, law, or business for Tax roles
• Strong English skills, both written and spoken; in some roles, fluent Finnish skills are also required
• Interest in business-oriented advisory work
• Previous experience is a plus, but not required
Most importantly: a proactive, curious, and positive attitude

Why KPMG?
It is important for us to recognize young talent at an early stage of their career, and that is why we invest in ensuring that you get the best possible conditions for learning new things and developing at work during your Trainee period. During the trainee period, you get to work on versatile customer assignments under the guidance of experienced colleagues. To make sure you get a successful start at KPMG, we appoint a KPMG Buddy for you who will support you throughout your trainee period with us.

KPMG offers a dynamic work environment where no day is the same. Strong trust, working together and the opportunity to influence your own job description are the cornerstones of our culture.

Excited? How to apply?

Now, it is your turn – come and thrive with us! We hope that you are as excited as we are about this Trainee position.
When: Please send us your application as soon as possible, but no later than Sunday, 9th of August 2026.

How: Please upload your CV and cover letter via our recruitment system. Please indicate in your cover letter which of these are interested in working with, although the role can be a combination of several areas. Please also attach your latest transcript of records and certificates of completed academic degrees.

For further information regarding this Trainee position, recruitment process or KPMG as an employer, please contact recruitment@kpmg.fi. In case you require assistance with the recruitment process due to a disability, please reach out to us. If needed, we can provide reasonable accommodations.