BDO

About BDO

Whatever you think you know about tax, audit, and advisory – you don't know life at BDO. Operating out of 18 locations across the UK, we’re part of one of the world’s largest accounting and business advisory firms, but we’re so much more than that. The ambitious, high-growth businesses we work with boost the economy, and our people’s careers. This is where you’ll provide meaningful advice and solutions. Build thriving businesses. Feel respected at all times. Learn. Grow. And go beyond the ordinary – because your development is our priority.

About BDO School Leaver Apprenticeship Programmes

School Leaver Apprenticeship Programmes at BDO help you become a well-rounded professional in the world of audit, advisory, or tax. Whichever you’re passionate about, you’ll find incredible opportunities to grow. Meaningful relationships. Hands-on project experience. And work with tangible impact, right from the get-go. You’ll get the training you need to become a professional who cares about way more than numbers – and you’ll earn while you learn. You’ll gain an industry-recognised qualification and insight into industries across the UK and beyond. And you’ll develop personally and professionally, in a culture of inclusivity and support.

With the support of BDO’s subject-matter experts, you’ll gain a range of personal, management, and commercial skills – but it’s up to you to bring curiosity, a desire to rise to the challenge, and a hunger for knowledge.

Life at BDO

Accountancy isn’t what you think it is. It’s dynamic, hands-on, and collaborative. The best part? The people. We’re a friendly, diverse bunch who work hard to achieve the best outcomes on interesting, varied, tech-powered projects. Life here is unlike any other firm – you’ll gain exposure to CFOs and CEOs and accessibility to partners far earlier on than you’d expect!

Our unifying culture fosters a collaborative, social, and lively environment, where people are encouraged to deliver quality in all they do, be themselves, and are supported to be successful. Your curiosity is encouraged, because that’s how we work too, always looking to the future. It’s how you’ll grow your career – and drive it in a way that best works for you.

It's important to us that we are a responsible business. That we use the strength of our people and our organisation to help individuals, businesses, and society succeed. And that we can demonstrate our positive impact on those around us. We’re working towards Net Zero on our decarbonisation journey, powered by tech and our brilliant people. And we help the businesses we work with to meet their sustainability goals too.

Realise your potential.

Jump-start a beyond-the-ordinary career.

Discover BDO School Leaver Apprenticeship Programmes.