Key Takeaways
- Gain practical experience on client challenges and work towards professional qualifications during a year-long placement.
- Earn £28,800 - £29,700 per year, depending on location.
- Opportunity to secure a graduate offer and potentially qualify sooner.
- Applications close on Sunday 15th November 2026.
- Must be a second-year undergraduate student on a four-year degree, seeking a third-year placement.
About the Role
About the Advisory Industrial Placement Programme
Spend a year gaining practical experience with BDO on our Advisory Industrial Placement. This programme offers the opportunity to build your skills, work with clients, and potentially return on our Graduate Programme.
Programme Start Date: Monday, 20th September 2027 (attendance at organisation-wide induction is required).
About Advisory
In Advisory, you will engage in client work and gain experience across various projects. This can involve helping organisations navigate change, working on business restructuring, or supporting due diligence for acquisitions. Specialist areas include Mergers & Acquisitions, Forensic Accounting and Valuation Services, Business Restructuring, Transaction Services, and Financial Services Advisory.
You will be trusted to get involved, try new things, and take on more responsibility as your confidence grows, with support from experienced colleagues.
About the Programme
During your placement, you will work alongside experienced colleagues and develop your skills through Advisory projects. You will gain insight into how organisations operate, contribute to client challenges, and identify your strengths and interests.
Professional Qualification Opportunities:
- Sit three professional exams.
- Log six months of practical work experience with the relevant Professional Body.
- Return to BDO on the Graduate programme to complete remaining exams and training in 2.5 years, potentially qualifying around six months sooner.
You may also have the chance to secure a graduate offer before your final year at university.
About You
We are looking for individuals who are curious, resilient, and eager to try new things. You should enjoy problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork. No prior knowledge of Advisory is required; bring your energy and willingness to get involved.
Available Teams & Locations:
- Business Restructuring - London
- Forensic Accounting and Valuation Services - London
- Business Services & Outsourcing - London
- Business Services & Outsourcing - Reading
Important Note: You must live within a commutable distance of your chosen office. Relocation support is not provided.
Entry Requirements
- Second-year student on a four-year undergraduate degree, seeking a third-year work placement.
- On track for a minimum 2:2 degree in any discipline (obtained or predicted).
- Three A-levels or equivalent at grades A*-C (excluding General Studies and Extended Projects) or four Scottish Advanced Highers at grade A-B.
- GCSEs at grade 4 and above in Maths and English, or Scottish National 5 grade A-C.
- The right to work in the UK.
Interview Process
- Online application form.
- Online assessments.
- Video interview.
- Virtual assessment centre and interview.
What You Get In Return
Benefits include additional leave, gym membership, employee discounts, pension, health and wellbeing support, and a range of protection benefits.
Salary
£28,800 - £29,700 depending on location.
Closing Date
Sunday 15th November 2026.