Key Takeaways
- Gain hands-on experience and study towards a professional qualification (ACA or ICAS) over three years.
- Starting salary of £29,000 per annum.
- Opportunities in Business Restructuring, Business Services & Outsourcing, Risk Advisory Services, and Valuations across Edinburgh and Glasgow.
- Requires a minimum 2:2 degree and A-levels/Highers.
- Applications close on Sunday 15th November 2026.
About the Role
About Advisory
Advisory at BDO involves working on a range of projects, including business restructuring, fraud investigations, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Forensic Accounting and Valuation Services (FAVS), and Business Restructuring. You will use creative and analytical thinking to tackle real challenges, working alongside experienced colleagues and senior leaders.
This role offers the chance to take on responsibility, build client experience, and develop your confidence.
About the Programme
This is a three-year programme where you will gain hands-on experience while studying towards a professional qualification such as ACA or ICAS.
You will learn directly from subject matter experts and build technical, commercial, and management skills through client work. As your experience grows, so will the responsibility you are given, with opportunities to contribute to projects, build client relationships, and develop specialist expertise.
Graduates often report working directly with partners and directors, leading client conversations, and taking on responsibility earlier than expected, with approachable support available for development.
Upon successful completion of the programme and passing exams, you will be fully qualified as an accountant and guaranteed a permanent role.
What We're Looking For
- Adaptable, curious, and ready to get involved.
- Enjoy solving problems, thinking things through, and working with others.
- Logical thinking, curiosity, and a willingness to learn.
Available Teams
- Business Restructuring - Glasgow
- Business Services & Outsourcing - Edinburgh & Glasgow (Rotational programme)
- Risk Advisory Services - Edinburgh (Rotational programme)
- Valuations - Edinburgh & Glasgow
Note: You will need to live within a commutable distance of the office you apply to. Relocation support is not provided.
Entry Requirements
- 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).
- GCSEs at grade 4 and above in Maths and English, or Scottish National 5 grade A-C.
- Commitment to balance study and professional work.
- The right to work in the UK.
Interview Process
- Online application form.
- Online assessments.
- Video interview.
- Virtual assessment centre.
- Final interview in person.
What You Get In Return
- Salary: £29,000 per annum.
- Additional leave.
- Gym membership.
- Employee discounts.
- Pension, health and wellbeing support.
- A range of protection benefits.
Key Dates
- Programme start date: Monday, 20th September 2027.
- Closing date for applications: Sunday 15th November 2026.