Accountancy and business advisory firm, BDO employs more than 7,000 people across 18 offices in the UK, providing the solutions that ambitious and entrepreneurial businesses need to navigate today’s changing world. BDO UK is part of the BDO global network, providing advisory services in 164 countries.
When the most innovative and high-growth businesses need advice on accountancy and business, they turn to BDO. With expertise across Financial Services, Healthcare, Leisure and Hospitality, Retail, Manufacturing, Technology, Media, Not-for-Profit, Public Sector and many more industries.
The company provides advice and answers that help companies achieve their aspirations. Specialising in Tax, Audit and Assurance, Advisory, their programmes are for those who want to work with ambitious clients, on challenging work, from day one.
If you’re considering your options for the future, BDO’s school leaver apprenticeship programmes are a chance to experience life and work at a leading professional services firm. You’ll get an insight into their business and culture, and a real taste of life at the heart of the firm as you work on interesting projects alongside other trainees and experienced professionals.
As part of the four-year Apprenticeship Programme, and depending on the area of business and specialism, you may complete your Level 7 Accountancy / Taxation Professional Apprenticeship which is the equivalent of a Master’s degree or a Level 4 Accounting / Taxation technician Apprenticeship.
“BDO gives you the opportunity to be yourself, you can feel it from the moment you apply. Our People Managers and Buddies enable us to be the best versions of ourselves.”
From tax to forensic services, audit to finance, BDO offers graduate programmes in a range of exciting business areas. On their three year programme, you’ll get paid study leave to work towards a recognised industry qualification. You’ll enjoy coaching, mentoring and support during your exams, with BDO there to support you the whole way.
Each stream of their Graduate Programme lasts around three years and leads to a Level 7 Accountancy/Taxation Professional Apprenticeship (equivalent to a Master’s degree).
“The graduate scheme has helped me to grow not only professionally but also personally. As a trainee my top tip to anyone starting their career would be that there is no such thing as a silly question!”