Key Takeaways
- Earn £30,000 per year while studying for your ACA qualification over three years.
- Gain hands-on experience in Advisory services, with opportunities to work on diverse projects.
- Based in Bristol, with specific entry requirements including a 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 and fraud investigations. Specialist areas include Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Forensic Accounting and Valuation Services (FAVS), and Business Restructuring.
This programme offers the chance to:
- Tackle real challenges using creative and analytical thinking.
- Work alongside experienced colleagues and senior leaders.
- Gain responsibility and build client experience.
- Develop your confidence with support from colleagues.
About the Programme
This is a three-year programme where you will:
- Gain hands-on experience.
- Study towards the professional qualification, the ACA.
- Learn directly from subject matter experts.
- Build technical, commercial, and management skills through client work.
- Contribute to projects, build client relationships, and develop specialist expertise.
Upon successful completion and passing exams, you will be fully qualified as an accountant and guaranteed a permanent role.
About You
We are looking for individuals who are:
- Adaptable, curious, and ready to get involved.
- Enjoy solving problems, thinking things through, and working with others.
No prior knowledge is required; bring your logical thinking, curiosity, and willingness to learn.
This role is based in Bristol within the Risk Advisory Services team or the Business Services & Outsourcing team. You must live within a commutable distance of the office, as 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). UCAS points are not used.
- 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. Visa sponsorship is not provided as the role does not meet the minimum salary requirements for sponsorship. Applicants must have their own legal right to work for the duration of the training contract and employment.
Interview Process
- Online application form.
- Online assessments.
- Video interview.
- Virtual assessment centre.
- Final interview in person.
Benefits
- Additional leave.
- Gym membership.
- Employee discounts.
- Pension, health and wellbeing support.
- A range of protection benefits.
Salary
£30,000 per year.