You must be a penultimate year student with a predicted 2:2 degree, three A-levels at A*-C, and 9-4 in Maths and English at GCSE.

You will explore advisory, audit, or tax, assist in projects, provide value, learn and grow alongside mentors, and contribute to building thriving businesses while receiving support from peers.

Consulting

Accounting & Tax

United Kingdom

Liverpool

BDO is the leading provider of professional services within the mid-tier of our profession. We are proud to deliver seamless client service, from 1658 offices in 167 countries, across the world. Our 91K+ professionals continuously transform our approach by embracing future-oriented technology and focusing on quality. Strategic decisions and investments made in recent years have further equipped the organisation with the global infrastructure and innovative solutions needed to deliver long-term value for our clients.

Accounting

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 2025 Summer Internship Programme Locations: Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Gatwick, Ipswich, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Nottingham, Reading &amp; Southampton Salary: £23,750 - £25,100 (pro rata) Applications close: 17th November 2024 Programme starts: 7th July 2025 – 15th August 2025 About our Summer Internships In a six-week Summer Internship at BDO, you’ll gain knowledge and experience that set you up for a successful career – with the possibility of an offer to our graduate roles. We’ll start with an induction week – jam-packed with extensive training on our business areas, information on professional qualifications you can study towards, and workshops that introduce you to our values and the importance of wellbeing. Explore advisory, audit, or tax. Expand your skill set. Impact meaningful projects alongside other interns and industry experts. It’s how you’ll get a taste of a career that goes way beyond the ordinary. Join us in one of the following teams: Advisory 
 <ul>
 <li>Financial Services Advisory – London</li>
 <li>Business Restructuring – London</li>
 </ul> Audit 
 <ul>
 <li>Birmingham</li>
 <li>Bristol</li>
 <li>Edinburgh</li>
 <li>Glasgow</li>
 <li>Ipswich</li>
 <li>Leeds</li>
 <li>Liverpool</li>
 <li>London</li>
 <li>Nottingham</li>
 <li>Reading</li>
 <li>Southampton</li>
 </ul> Tax 
 <ul>
 <li>Birmingham</li>
 <li>Gatwick</li>
 <li>London</li>
 <li>Reading</li>
 <li>Southampton</li>
 </ul> Shared Service Centres 
 <ul>
 <li>Liverpool</li>
 </ul> About Audit, Advisory, Tax and the SSC In advisory, our passionate, innovative team puts the client at the centre of everything we do. Helping them overcome challenges and achieve their aspirations is what drives our day-to-day! Or experience life in audit, where your work goes a long way in protecting the public interest. Ensuring transparent financial information in the marketplace enables trust-worthy business decisions, and a career to be proud of. Or discover tax: a rewarding area for diverse personalities. Untangle complex technical details, work with technology, and relish connecting with brilliant people. Or look at joining BDO’s shared service centre (SSC) and working across every part of BDO. You’ll create real value, assist large-scale operations, provide in-depth expertise, and keep the firm moving forward. Wherever you work with us, you’ll be driving a meaningful, successful career, alongside mentors and peers who are rooting for your success. Wherever you find your passion, you’ll be kick-starting a career that’s way beyond the ordinary. About you We’re looking for: 
 <ul>
 <li>Penultimate year university students</li>
 <li>A predicted 2:2 degree in any discipline</li>
 <li>Three A-levels or equivalent at A*-C excluding General Studies and Extended Projects (obtained or predicted)</li>
 <li>9-4 in Maths and English at GCSE/Scottish Standards or equivalent</li>
 </ul> Wherever you work with us, your learning is our priority. Learn, grow and be respected in a warm, welcoming culture. About BDO Operating out of 18 locations across the UK, we’re one of the world’s largest accounting and business advisory firms – but we’re so much more than that. The ambitious, high-growth businesses we work with boost the economy, and our people’s careers. This is where you’ll provide meaningful advice and solutions. Build thriving businesses. Feel respected at all times. Learn. Grow. And go beyond the ordinary – because your development is our priority. Accountancy isn’t what you think it is. It’s dynamic, hands-on, and collaborative. It’s work that needs you – and your moral integrity – to take accountability and help better businesses and society. The best part? The people. We’re a friendly, diverse bunch who work hard to achieve the best outcomes – and love to celebrate when we do. It’s one of the ways we prioritise wellbeing, along with agile, flexible working and extensive benefits that cover your lifestyle, money, and all aspects of your health. We’re all about supporting you to be your best, inside and outside of work. Discover life at BDO from all angles – the office, corporate sites, or occasionally, your home. We’ll need you to join us in the office so we can best support your development, so ensure you’re a commutable distance away. Your career deserves a beyond-the-ordinary start. Apply to join us today. Our firm is distinctive because we preserve and build on the strengths of our culture and the characteristics that make us successful and different. We look for people from all kinds of backgrounds who share these same qualities.
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 2025 Summer Internship Programme Locations: Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Gatwick, Ipswich, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Nottingham, Reading & Southampton Salary: £23,750 - £25,100 (pro rata) Applications close: 17th November 2024 Programme starts: 7th July 2025 – 15th August 2025  About our Summer Internships In a six-week Summer Internship at BDO, you’ll gain knowledge and experience that set you up for a successful career – with the possibility of an offer to our graduate roles.  We’ll start with an induction week – jam-packed with extensive training on our business areas, information on professional qualifications you can study towards, and workshops that introduce you to our values and the importance of wellbeing. Explore advisory, audit, or tax. Expand your skill set. Impact meaningful projects alongside other interns and industry experts. It’s how you’ll get a taste of a career that goes way beyond the ordinary.  Join us in one of the following teams: Advisory
 
  Financial Services Advisory – London
  Business Restructuring – London
  Audit
 
  Birmingham
  Bristol
  Edinburgh
  Glasgow
  Ipswich
  Leeds
  Liverpool
  London
  Nottingham
  Reading
  Southampton
  Tax
 
  Birmingham
  Gatwick
  London
  Reading
  Southampton
  Shared Service Centres
 
  Liverpool
   About Audit, Advisory, Tax and the SSC In advisory, our passionate, innovative team puts the client at the centre of everything we do. Helping them overcome challenges and achieve their aspirations is what drives our day-to-day! Or experience life in audit, where your work goes a long way in protecting the public interest. Ensuring transparent financial information in the marketplace enables trust-worthy business decisions, and a career to be proud of. Or discover tax: a rewarding area for diverse personalities. Untangle complex technical details, work with technology, and relish connecting with brilliant people. Or look at joining BDO’s shared service centre (SSC) and working across every part of BDO. You’ll create real value, assist large-scale operations, provide in-depth expertise, and keep the firm moving forward. Wherever you work with us, you’ll be driving a meaningful, successful career, alongside mentors and peers who are rooting for your success. Wherever you find your passion, you’ll be kick-starting a career that’s way beyond the ordinary.  About you We’re looking for:
 
  Penultimate year university students
  A predicted 2:2 degree in any discipline
  Three A-levels or equivalent at A*-C excluding General Studies and Extended Projects (obtained or predicted)
  9-4 in Maths and English at GCSE/Scottish Standards or equivalent
   Wherever you work with us, your learning is our priority. Learn, grow and be respected in a warm, welcoming culture.  About BDO Operating out of 18 locations across the UK, we’re one of the world’s largest accounting and business advisory firms – but we’re so much more than that. The ambitious, high-growth businesses we work with boost the economy, and our people’s careers. This is where you’ll provide meaningful advice and solutions. Build thriving businesses. Feel respected at all times. Learn. Grow. And go beyond the ordinary – because your development is our priority.  Accountancy isn’t what you think it is. It’s dynamic, hands-on, and collaborative. It’s work that needs you – and your moral integrity – to take accountability and help better businesses and society. The best part? The people. We’re a friendly, diverse bunch who work hard to achieve the best outcomes – and love to celebrate when we do. It’s one of the ways we prioritise wellbeing, along with agile, flexible working and extensive benefits that cover your lifestyle, money, and all aspects of your health. We’re all about supporting you to be your best, inside and outside of work.  Discover life at BDO from all angles – the office, corporate sites, or occasionally, your home. We’ll need you to join us in the office so we can best support your development, so ensure you’re a commutable distance away.  Your career deserves a beyond-the-ordinary start. Apply to join us today.  Our firm is distinctive because we preserve and build on the strengths of our culture and the characteristics that make us successful and different. We look for people from all kinds of backgrounds who share these same qualities.


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