EY UK: does its level 7 accountancy and taxation apprenticeship sponsor a UK visa?

NoLevel 7 Accountancy and Taxation Apprenticeship (Audit, Tax and Finance Operations business apprenticeships; Digital and Technology and Business Leadership degree apprenticeships)

No. EY UK does not sponsor its level 7 accountancy and taxation apprenticeship for international students who need a visa. EY's FAQ page sets out the government eligibility rule directly: apprentices must be UK or EEA nationals with three years of prior residency, or hold other permission to live in the UK with three years' residency not counted if it was for study. EY says outright it cannot sponsor apprentices for a work visa. The 2026 cycle is closed as of 21 September 2026 and EY has not published 2027 dates yet, only that applications reopen later in the year.

Sponsors grads?
No
Pay vs threshold
Not published
Opportunity
apprenticeship
2027 cycle
No published date as of 22 September 2026
Confidence
high
Unfortunately, we're unable to provide visa sponsorship if you require a work visa for our apprenticeship programmes.
EY UK, from its own careers pages
The catch: The three-year UK/EEA residency clock does not count time spent in the UK for educational purposes if you are relying on the non-UK-national route, so a period on a Student visa does not help you qualify.

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Sources

Verdict last checked 2026-09-21.

Common questions

Does EY UK sponsor visas for its level 7 accountancy and taxation apprenticeship?

No. EY UK does not sponsor its level 7 accountancy and taxation apprenticeship for international students who need a visa. EY's FAQ page sets out the government eligibility rule directly: apprentices must be UK or EEA nationals with three years of prior residency, or hold other permission to live in the UK with three years' residency not counted if it was for study. EY says outright it cannot sponsor apprentices for a work visa. The 2026 cycle is closed as of 21 September 2026 and EY has not published 2027 dates yet, only that applications reopen later in the year.

Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?

The pay for this scheme is not published clearly enough to judge against the threshold.

What is the catch international students miss with EY UK?

The three-year UK/EEA residency clock does not count time spent in the UK for educational purposes if you are relying on the non-UK-national route, so a period on a Student visa does not help you qualify.

How should I confirm EY UK's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on EY UK's careers site, ask its early-careers team directly, and check the employer on the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors. Policies and thresholds change, so treat this page as a starting point and confirm for the exact role and cycle.

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