2026 Advisory School Leaver Apprenticeship Programme
Join the 2026 Advisory School Leaver Apprenticeship Programme at BDO.
A Bit About Us
Big enough to matter. Personal enough to care. That’s BDO.
Want to support bold decisions that shape businesses and careers while building a future that’s anything but ordinary? Welcome to the Advisory School Leaver Apprenticeship Programme at BDO.
The programme starts on Monday, 21st September 2026 for a firm-wide induction. At BDO, no two days are the same. You could find yourself working on high-profile financial operations and business-critical deals – from restructuring companies to performing due diligence for acquisitions.
With support from industry-leading professionals, you’ll gain hands-on experience and valuable insight that sets your career apart. You’ll get access to big opportunities: complex projects, real responsibility, and wide exposure. And you’ll also get the personal support that makes a difference: joining as part of a trainee cohort, studying alongside peers across the firm, and having access to mentoring and community that help you succeed.
And a Bit About Advisory
Advisory at BDO is where variety thrives. The work is dynamic, the clients are ambitious, and the teams are collaborative. Over four years, you’ll develop management and commercial skills while studying towards a recognised qualification (ACA or CISI).
All you need to bring is curiosity, a problem-solving mindset, and a commitment to doing things right. When you complete the programme, a permanent role is waiting for you.
As for you
You’re curious, resilient, and ready to learn. You bring logical thinking, a data mindset, and a collaborative approach. We’ll help you build your communication skills and confidence so you can thrive in any team.
Join us in one of the following teams:
* Business Services & Outsourcing - London
* International Institutions & Donor Assurance - London (second language desirable for this team)
* Risk Advisory Services - Birmingham
* Financial Services Advisory - London
One thing to note: you’ll need to live within a commutable distance of the office you apply to. Relocation support is not provided, so please consider this carefully before applying.
Salary for these roles is £25,300 for Birmingham and £27,000 for London.
To apply, you’ll need:
* Three A-levels (or equivalent) at A*-C (excluding General Studies and Extended Projects), or four Scottish Advanced Highers at grade A-B.
* GCSEs at grade 4 and above in Maths and English, or Scottish National 5 grade A-C.
* Commitment to balance study and professional work
* Successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK from the start date.
How the interview process will go:
* Online application form.
* Online assessments (with the option to sit these in our office, where we can provide a laptop and space if you don’t have access to one).
* Video interview.
* Virtual assessment centre.
* Final interview in-person.
We’re serious about your well-being, adaptable about how you work, and offer benefits that support you inside and outside of work.
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