A bit about us
Big responsibility. Personal support. That’s Beyond the Ordinary.
Want to solve complex problems, work with clients and build experience across challenging projects? Welcome to the Advisory Graduate Programme at BDO.
The programme starts on Monday, 20th September 2027, for an organisation-wide induction (you need to be able to attend).
A bit about Advisory
Advisory at BDO can mean working on everything from business restructuring to fraud investigations, with specialist areas spanning Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Forensic Accounting and Valuation Services (FAVS), to Business Restructuring. You’ll use creative and analytical thinking to tackle real challenges, while working alongside experienced colleagues and senior leaders.
You’ll get the chance to take on responsibility, build client experience and develop your confidence as you go. And while you’ll be trusted to step up, you’ll have people around you to ask questions, learn from and support your development.
It’s big responsibility with personal support – and the chance to see where your strengths can take you.
And a bit about the programme
Over three years, you’ll gain hands-on experience while studying towards a professional qualification, the ACA.
You’ll learn directly from subject matter experts while building your technical, commercial and management skills through client work. As your experience grows, so will the responsibility you’re given – with opportunities to contribute to projects, build client relationships and develop specialist expertise.
Our graduates talk about working directly with partners and directors, leading client conversations and taking on responsibility earlier than they expected. They also talk about having approachable people around them to help as they develop.
It means you can keep stretching yourself while having the personal support to build your confidence and shape where your career goes next.
When you successfully complete the programme and pass the exams, you’ll be fully qualified as an accountant, and guaranteed a permanent role with us.
As for you
You’re adaptable, curious and ready to get involved. You enjoy solving problems, thinking things through and working with other people.
You don’t need to arrive knowing everything. Bring your logical thinking, curiosity and willingness to learn, and you’ll have the experience and support to develop from there.
Join us in Bristol in our Risk Advisory Services team or our Business Services & Outsourcing team.
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. It gives you more opportunities to learn from your team, build relationships and get the most from working together.
Is it for you? To apply, you’ll need:
- A minimum 2:2 degree in any discipline (obtained or predicted)
- Three A-levels (or equivalent) at A*-C (excluding General Studies and Extended Projects), or four Scottish Highers or Advanced Highers at grade A-B (or equivalent, for example BTEC Extended Diploma). Please note: we do not use UCAS points. You’ll be asked to provide evidence if you’re successful in securing an offer
- 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
- Commitment to balance study and professional work
- The right to work in the UK (we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for these roles as they do not meet the current minimum salary requirements for sponsorship set by the Home Office. Applications from candidates who have their own legal right to work within the UK must cover the duration of their 3-year training contract and employment)
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.
- Final interview in person.
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
£30,000
Closing date for applications is Sunday 15th November 2026.
Before you go
Wherever you join BDO, you’ll have the chance to learn by doing, work with clients and build your career with people around you to support your development.
The opportunity to build your experience, confidence and career without having to do it alone.
Big responsibility. 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
- 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 Highers or Advanced Highers at grades A–B
- GCSEs at grade 4 or above in Maths and English, or Scottish National 5 grades A–C
- Commitment to balance study and professional work
- Right to work in the UK for the full three-year training contract and employment
- Ability to live within commuting distance of the Bristol 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.
