2025 Advisory Graduate Programme - Scotland

About Advisory

Advisory lives where creative and analytical thinking come together. Become the subject matter expert, then use that knowledge to chart a course nobody else can see. That’s how our advisory professionals deliver advice that changes the world.

At BDO, our advisory professionals come from a wide range of backgrounds – which means they’ve got a wealth of expertise, and that you’ll fit right in, whatever you studied. Work on some of the world’s most exciting financial operations and deals. Gain in-depth industry knowledge. Deliver insightful, innovative solutions. Pull together as a team to face the challenges and celebrate the wins. That’s how you’ll grow a meaningful, impactful, beyond-the-ordinary advisory career.

About the Advisory Graduate Programme

This is a chance to learn the industry inside out. Over three years, you’ll get hands-on experience on real projects, balance your work and your studies, and achieve a recognised ACA, CFAB, Actuarial, CISI, or ICAS qualification. With the support of BDO’s subject-matter experts, you’ll gain a range of personal, management, and commercial skills that take you from a graduate to a well-rounded professional. All you need to bring is inquisitiveness, a mind for problem-solving, and a hunger for knowledge. And after the programme, there’s a permanent role waiting for you.

Can you help fight fraud at every level? Will you help businesses go from strength to strength? Whatever you do, you’ll be taking businesses, an industry, and your career way beyond the ordinary.

Join us in one of the following teams:

• Edinburgh – Transaction Services
• Edinburgh – Business services & Outsourcing
• Edinburgh – Valuations
• Edinburgh – Risk Advisory Services
• Glasgow – Business Services and Outsourcing
• Glasgow – Valuations
• Glasgow – Risk Advisory Services

About you

Wherever you work with us, you’ll need to be curious, resilient, and adaptable. We’re big on relationship-building across all our teams, so we’ll help you build excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Bring a data mindset, strong logical and analytical skills, and critical thinking – we’ll give you the tools and training to develop everything else you'll need.

Due to the current minimum salary requirements set by the Home Office we are only able to offer sponsorship in some of our office locations. You and the role you are applying for must meet the UK Home Office visa eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa.

Programme-specific requirements:

A 2:2 degree in any discipline (obtained or predicted)

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

Ability and commitment to balance study and professional work

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. 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.

Go beyond the ordinary – and gain an industry-recognised qualification. Apply 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.