Key Takeaways
- Start your career on the Audit Graduate Programme at BDO, working towards your ACA qualification over three years.
- Earn £30,000 per annum, with a guaranteed permanent role upon successful completion.
- Gain experience in Ipswich or Cambridge, with a requirement to live within a commutable distance.
- Applications close on Sunday 15th November 2026.
About the Role
About Audit
Audit at BDO offers the chance to take on meaningful work early in your career. As the only UK mid-market organisation with more than £1bn in turnover and 8,000 people, you'll experience the scale and breadth of a major professional services business while working with clients where your contribution makes a real difference.
Our Audit teams specialise in areas including Pension Audit, Public Sector, Not-for-Profit, Financial Services, and Technology Risk Assurance, delivering high-quality audits that businesses and stakeholders can trust.
You will be entrusted with significant responsibility, but you will have the support of experienced colleagues, managers, directors, and partners who are available to answer questions, share knowledge, and aid your development.
This is an opportunity to learn by doing, gain client exposure, and build confidence as your responsibilities grow. You'll have BDO's scale behind you and personal support around you.
About the Programme
This three-year programme will allow you to build hands-on experience while working towards a recognised professional qualification, the ACA.
Alongside your studies, you will develop technical and commercial skills through real Audit work. You may gain experience across different clients, sectors, and specialist areas, learning from colleagues across the organisation.
As you develop, so will the responsibility you are entrusted with. Graduates have reported joining client calls, leading meetings, and working directly with senior colleagues earlier than expected. You will receive support as you take these next steps and build towards your career goals.
Upon successful completion of the programme and passing the exams, you will be fully qualified as an accountant and guaranteed a permanent role with BDO.
About You
You should be curious, resilient, and adaptable, ready to learn, ask questions, and take on more responsibility as you grow.
Bring your problem-solving, analytical skills, and critical thinking. BDO will provide opportunities to apply these skills, along with the support for continuous development.
Join us in one of our hubs in Ipswich or Cambridge. You will need to live within a commutable distance of the office you apply to, 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). Note: 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 current minimum salary requirements for sponsorship set by the Home Office. Candidates must have their own legal right to work within the UK for the duration of the 3-year training contract and employment.
Interview Process
- Online application form.
- Online assessments.
- Video interview.
- Virtual assessment centre.
- Final interview in person.
Benefits
Benefits include additional leave, gym membership, employee discounts, pension, health and wellbeing support, and a range of protection benefits.
Salary
£30,000 per annum.
Closing Date
Sunday 15th November 2026.