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2027 Advisory School Leaver Apprenticeship Programme

BDO
Location
Birmingham, London
Salary
£26,615 - £28,275 (Depending on location)
Duration
4 years
Positions available
4
Degree awarded
Level 6
Start date
1 September 2027
Application deadline
15 November 2026
Vacancy reference
R21056
Minimum grades
Three A-levels at A*-C or equivalent, GCSE Maths and English grade 4+

About the role

Join BDO's Advisory School Leaver Apprenticeship Programme where you'll earn while you learn, getting hands-on experience on real projects while working towards a recognised professional qualification. In Advisory, you could work on financial operations and business-critical projects including restructuring companies, due diligence for acquisitions, and exploring nine specialist areas including Business Restructuring, Transaction Services and Forensic Accounting & Valuations. You'll gain hands-on experience, learn how different businesses work and build skills through client challenges. You'll join a trainee community, learn alongside peers and have experienced people around you to answer questions and help build your confidence.

Requirements

Three A-levels (or equivalent) at A*-C (excluding General Studies and Extended Projects), or four Scottish Advanced Highers at grade A-B (or equivalent, for example, BTEC Extended Diploma). GCSEs at grade 4 and above in Maths and English, or Scottish National 5 grade A-C. Commitment to balance study and professional work. Right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship not available). Must be able to live within commutable distance of the office (no relocation support provided).

Working week

Time together in person matters – whether that's in the office or with clients. You'll need to join in the office so BDO can best support your development.

Skills

Business thinkingCommunicatingDecision makingDeveloping self & othersCollaboratingInnovation & ChangeProblem solvingLogical thinking

Required qualifications

Essential
A Level · Any · Grade A*-C
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 4
Essential
GCSE · English · Grade 4

Training & development

Over four years, you'll gain hands-on experience while studying towards a recognised professional qualification such as ACA or CISI. You'll develop commercial and management skills through challenging Advisory work. As your experience grows, so will your responsibility. You'll have opportunities to work with clients, contribute to complex projects and learn directly from experienced colleagues and senior leaders.
Additional training
Study leave provided for professional qualifications. Dedicated support from Professional Qualifications team with exam bookings and study leave allocations. Buddy support from someone with first-hand experience. People Manager support for guidance throughout work and studies. Peer networks with other trainees across the organisation.
Future prospects
When you complete the programme, a permanent role is waiting for you.

Company benefits

Additional leave purchase up to 10 days, gym membership, employee discounts, pension with matched employer contributions, health and wellbeing support, private medical access, income protection plan, bike to work scheme, access to BDO networks including BLEND (LGBTQ+), BDO Inspire (Gender balance), and CEDAR (Celebrating Ethnic Diversity and Races). Agile working options and flexibility around how, when and where you work.

Things to consider

You must be able to live within commutable distance of the office you apply to. Relocation support is not provided. You need to be able to attend the organisation-wide programme starting Monday, 20th September 2027. Right to work in the UK is required; visa sponsorship is not available for these roles as they do not meet the current minimum salary requirements. You'll need to provide evidence of qualifications if successful in securing an offer.

About BDO

BDO is big in the mid-market with over 8,000 people, the only organisation in the mid-market above £1bn. BDO gives access to serious scale and expertise, while the size and culture mean you can still get to know the people around you and make your mark early. BDO's Advisory practice spans nine specialist areas including Business Restructuring, Transaction Services and Forensic Accounting & Valuations.
Website
www.bdo.co.uk
If this one works out

This role is in Birmingham. If you'd be moving for it, a room in a shared house there typically runs £500–£750 a month.

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