Industrial Placement - Register your interest

A bit about us

Big enough to matter. Personal enough to care. That’s BDO.

Ready for a year of learning that goes way beyond the classroom? Industrial Placements with us allow you to get hands-on and stuck into 12-month programmes in audit, advisory, tax, or shared service centres. Work across a variety of clients, audited entities, and projects. Connect with passionate team members. Discover where your talents and personality shine.

As for you

You’re curious, resilient and adaptable. You think logically, enjoy problem-solving, and want to make a difference. You bring enthusiasm and a willingness to learn – we’ll support you to build the rest. We’re also big on collaboration, so we’ll help you grow your communication and relationship-building skills. And we’ll expect you to be committed to making the most of every opportunity.

Is it for you? To apply, you’ll need:

• To be a second-year student on a four-year undergraduate degree, seeking a third-year work placement
• On track for a minimum 2:2 degree in any discipline
• Three A-levels or equivalent at grades A*-C (excluding General Studies and Extended Projects) or four Scottish Advanced Highers at grade A-B. Please note we do not use UCAS points. You'll be asked to provide evidence if you're successful in securing a placement with us
• GCSEs at grade 4 and above in Maths and English, or Scottish National 5 grade A-C. You’ll also need to provide evidence if successful
• The right to work in the UK from the start date

How the interview process will go

We want you to know what to expect, so here’s the typical process:

1. Online application form.
2. Online assessments (with the option to sit these in our office, where we can provide a laptop and space if you don’t have access to one).
3. Video interview.
4. Virtual assessment centre and interview.

We’ll keep you updated at each stage and share tips to help you prepare. And just so you know: we don’t use AI in any part of our candidate screening process. Every application is reviewed by a real person.

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, adaptable 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.