Early Careers

Find more than a chance to shine, find your future in our Early Careers Programme

Our Early Career programme is at the heart 
of everything that we do 

From tax to forensic services, audit to finance, our especially designed programme offers graduates and school leavers training and study in a range of exciting business areas. On our 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 because we’re here to support you  the whole way. Each stream of our Graduate Programme lasts around three years and leads to a Level 7 Accountancy/Taxation Professional Apprenticeship (equivalent to a Master’s degree).


Graduates and School Leavers

If you’re considering your options for the future, our graduate and school leaver programme are a chance to experience life and work at a leading professional services firm. You’ll get an insight into our business and culture, and a real taste of life at the heart of our firm as you work on interesting projects alongside other trainees and experienced professionals.

As part of our Graduate and school leaver 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.

I joined BDO because they offered the opportunity to work alongside my studies and that's exactly what I was looking for.


Are you ready to earn while you learn? 

The Chris Stuart Bursary offers an incredible opportunity for students embarking on their undergraduate studies.



Qualifications

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All our school leaver and graduate programmes give you the ability to work towards a professional qualification, helping you succeed in your role and in your career. This means you'll be studying, taking exams and doing coursework or practical work as part of the programme.

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Once you finish, you'll have formal accreditation, including those all-important letters after your name and membership of a professional organisation. A pretty good return to go alongside your enhanced skills and experience.

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What you study and how you do it depends on which business stream you're in and what you decided on in your Training Agreement. We have a wide support network available to help you succeed throughout your training and beyond.  We're committed to broadening your horizons, and your accreditation is a huge part of that.


Find out more about our Early Careers programme for Graduates and School Leavers

The individuals that come through our programme are integral to our business and our strategy for growth. If you’re hungry to learn and ready to achieve your full potential, join us.