Internship
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Six-week paid summer internship in Audit with BDO.
- Earn £26,615 - £28,275 depending on location.
- Gain client experience and build skills for a potential graduate role.
- Applications close Sunday 15th November 2026.
- Requires you to be a second-year undergraduate student with a 2:2 degree or above.
About the Role
About the Audit Summer Internship Programme
This is a six-week paid internship designed to give you hands-on experience in Audit, working with clients and learning from experienced professionals.
What you'll do:
- Gain an inside look at how organisations work and the role of Audit.
- Work with clients and learn how teams assess risks, challenge judgements, and understand financial systems.
- Contribute to live work and build problem-solving, commercial, and relationship skills.
- Explore BDO's business areas, learn about professional qualifications, and take part in workshops.
Programme Structure:
- Week 1: Organisation-wide induction in Coventry (fully paid).
- Weeks 2-6: Based in your chosen office location, working with clients and teams.
What we're looking for:
- Inquisitive, adaptable, and eager to learn.
- Enjoy solving problems and working with others.
- You do not need prior knowledge of Audit; bring your curiosity and willingness to get involved.
Entry Requirements:
- Second-year student on an undergraduate degree, seeking a summer placement.
- 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.
Locations:
- Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Nottingham, Reading, or Southampton.
- You must live within a commutable distance of your chosen office; relocation support is not provided.
Salary:
- £26,615 - £28,275 depending on location.
Benefits:
- Additional leave, gym membership, employee discounts, pension, health and wellbeing support, and protection benefits.
Application Process:
- Online application form.
- Online assessments.
- Video interview.
- Virtual assessment centre and interview.
Key Dates:
- Closing Date: Sunday 15th November 2026.
- Programme Start Date: Monday 5th July 2027 (induction week).
What happens next:
Successful completion of the internship may lead to an offer to return after graduation, providing a direct route into BDO's graduate programme.