Audit Apprenticeship Programme

Join to apply for the 2026 Audit School Leaver Apprenticeship Programme role at BDO UK

A Bit About Us

Big enough to matter. Personal enough to care. That’s BDO. Want to support decisions that drive the economy while building a career that matters from day one? Welcome to the Audit School Leaver Apprenticeship Programme at BDO.

The programme starts on Monday, 21st September 2026 for a firm-wide induction. Here, you’ll work on real projects with real impact, supporting ambitious, fast-growing businesses. You’ll be part of a team where your ideas are welcomed, your contributions matter, and your learning never stops.

You’ll get opportunities to do complex work, access to high-profile clients, and real responsibility. And you’ll also get the personal support that makes a difference: joining as part of a trainee cohort, working towards qualifications alongside peers across the firm, and growing in a culture where you’re seen and supported.

And a Bit About Audit

This is your chance to learn the industry from the inside out. Over four years, you’ll work on audits that matter, gain insights into how businesses run, and study towards your ACA, CFAB, or ICAS/RGU qualification. Alongside in-house experts, you’ll build technical, personal and commercial skills that will last a career. When you complete the programme, a permanent role will be waiting.

As for you

You’re resilient, curious, adaptable and have the drive to make a difference. You bring logical thinking, problem-solving, and a willingness to learn. We’ll help you sharpen your communication and teamwork skills, and give you the support to shape a career that works for you.

Join us in the following teams - Birmingham Audit, Birmingham Technology Risk Assurance, Bristol, Cambridge, Edinburgh, Gatwick, Glasgow, Guildford, Ipswich, Leeds, Liverpool, London Financial Services Audit, London Technology Risk Assurance, London Audit Group, Manchester Audit, Manchester Technology Risk Assurance, London Technology Risk Assurance, Manchester Not for profit, Nottingham, Reading Audit, Reading Technology Risk Assurance.

One thing to note: you’ll need to live within a commutable distance of the office you apply to. Relocation support is not provided, so please consider this carefully before applying. Time in the office matters; for your learning, for building relationships, and for being part of our culture.

Is it for you? To apply, you’ll need:

• Three A-levels (or equivalent) at 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.
• Commitment to balance study and professional work
• The right to work in the UK

How The Interview Process Will Go

• Online application form.
• Online assessments.
• Video interview.
• Virtual assessment centre.
• Final interview in-person.

We’ll keep you updated at each stage and share resources to help you prepare.

Before you go

We’ve got 18 offices across the UK, but wherever you join us, you’ll be part of a team that cares. You’ll learn by doing, be supported by people who’ve been in your shoes, and build skills that actually matter. We’re serious about your well-being, flexible about how you work, and offer benefits that support you inside and outside of work.

Big enough to open doors. Personal enough to walk through them with you.

Go Beyond the Ordinary with BDO.