Big opportunities. Personal support. That’s Beyond the Ordinary.
Want to spend six weeks building experience that could take your career further? Our Summer Internship gives you the chance to learn by doing, work with clients and build experience alongside people who’ll support you as you go.
We’re big on opportunity, too. BDO is the largest organisation in the UK mid-market and the only one above £1bn in revenue, with 8,000 people across the UK. So you’ll have access to the clients, expertise and career opportunities that come with serious scale – without feeling like just another number.
The programme starts on Monday 5th July with an organisation-wide induction in Coventry (fully paid for). During the three-day induction, you’ll get an introduction to BDO, our values and our service lines.
You’ll then be based in the office you applied to for the rest of the programme. You must be able to commit to the full six-week duration.
A bit about Actuarial
In Actuarial, we help businesses understand risk, plan ahead and make confident decisions in their finances. As a summer intern, you’ll get stuck into client work, from analysing data to turning numbers into helpful insights. You’ll work alongside experienced colleagues and see first-hand how actuarial thinking helps businesses prepare for what’s next.
It’s big opportunities with personal support — and that isn’t all. When you successfully complete your internship, you could be offered the opportunity to return after graduation and join the team you already know, giving you a direct route into your graduate programme with BDO.
And a bit about the programme
During your internship, you’ll explore our business areas, learn about professional qualifications and take part in workshops focused on our values, culture and wellbeing. Then you’ll put that learning into practice, getting involved in work alongside experienced colleagues and other interns.
It’s a chance to try new things, build your confidence and get a proper feel for working at BDO – with people around you to answer questions and help you make the most of the experience.
As for you
You’re curious, resilient and ready to try new things. You enjoy solving problems, thinking things through and working with other people.
You don’t need to arrive knowing everything about Actuarial. Bring your energy and willingness to get involved, and you’ll have experience, feedback and support to help you build from there.
Join us in our London hub
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. Time together in person matters – whether that’s in the office or with clients – for your learning, building relationships and getting the most from your internship.
Is it for you? To apply, you’ll need:
- To be a second-year student on an undergraduate degree, seeking a summer placement
- A minimum 2:2 degree in any discipline (obtained or predicted)
- Three A-levels or equivalent at grades A*-C (excluding General Studies and Extended Projects) or four Scottish Advanced Highers at grade A-B. Please note: we do not use UCAS points. You'll be asked to provide evidence if you're successful in securing a placement with us
- GCSEs at grade 4 and above in Maths and English, or Scottish National 5 grade A-C. You’ll also need to provide evidence if successful
- The right to work in the UK
How the interview process will go
We want you to know what to expect, so here’s the typical process:
- Online application form.
- Online assessments.
- Video interview.
- Virtual assessment centre and interview.
We’ll keep you updated at each stage and share tips to help you prepare. And just so you know: we don’t use AI in any part of our candidate screening process. Every application is reviewed by a real person.
What you get in return
Our benefits are designed to support your life in and outside of work, with options including additional leave, gym membership and employee discounts, alongside pension, health and wellbeing support and a range of protection benefits.
Salary
£28,275 pro rata
Closing date Sunday 15th November 2026
Before you go
Six weeks at BDO is a chance to do more than learn about Tax. You’ll experience live client work, meet people across the organisation and build skills and confidence you can take with you wherever you go next.
You’ll have opportunities to get involved, with people around you to help you learn and make the most of them.
Big opportunities. Personal support.
That’s Beyond the Ordinary.
Apply now.
Our organisation is distinctive because we preserve and build on the strengths of our culture and the characteristics that make us successful and different. We look for people from all kinds of backgrounds who share these same qualities.
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Skills Required
- Second-year student on a four-year undergraduate degree seeking a third-year work placement
- Minimum 2:2 degree in any discipline, obtained or predicted
- Three A-levels or equivalent at grades A*-C, excluding General Studies and Extended Projects, or four Scottish Advanced Highers at grades A-B
- GCSEs at grade 4 or above in Maths and English, or Scottish National 5 grades A-C
- Right to work in the UK
- Ability to commit to the full six-week internship
- Live within commutable distance of the applied office
What We Do
BDO UK provides tax, audit and assurance, advisory and business outsourcing services to companies across all sectors of the economy. We make the time and effort to understand our clients’ businesses and markets. Our partners and staff are specialists in their fields and have a proactive, flexible approach to helping clients overcoming the challenges they face. We aim to be as innovative and entrepreneurial as our clients. Our approach and expertise are what help us deliver exceptional client service. 95% of our clients would recommend us. We operate from 18 offices, covering all major business centres, so that we can be close to our clients. We employ 7,500 people who are allowed to be themselves; taking responsibility for their work and their relationships with clients. All our people share core values that underpin both our culture and the value that we bring to our clients. BDO LLP is a key member of the BDO global network of public accounting, tax and advisory firms. The firms have representation in 164 territories, with 95,400 people working out of 1,710 offices. Being a member of the BDO global network allows us to meet the needs of clients who are growing and trading internationally.
