2026 Audit Industrial Placement programme

BDO UK LLP; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit and consulting firm in Birmingham is offering a year-long industrial placement in Audit for second-year students. Candidates will gain practical experience assessing financial statements and working on challenging projects. This program offers real responsibility in a supportive environment aimed at developing communication and problem-solving skills. Apply now for an impactful career kick-off!

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive mentorship

Skill development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be a second-year student seeking a third-year work placement.
• On track for a minimum 2:2 degree in any discipline.
• The right to work in the UK is required.

Responsibilities

• Work on varied audit projects across multiple sectors.
• Assess financial statements and provide valuable insights.
• Gain hands-on experience and collaborate with a high-performing team.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Second-year student's minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree

Three A-levels or equivalent at grades A*-C

GCSEs in Maths and English at grade 4 and above

Job description

Overview

A bit about us

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

Ready for a year of learning that goes beyond the classroom? Kick-start a meaningful, impactful career with a year-long BDO Industrial Placement – which could even lead to a graduate role offer.

The programme starts on Monday, 21st September 2026 for a firm-wide induction (you need to be able to attend).

You’ll work with real responsibility and purpose, across a variety of companies, clients, and projects. Surrounded by talented, passionate people, you’ll explore your strengths, discover what excites you, and build skills that matter. All in a team that’s invested in helping you succeed.

And a bit about Audit

In Audit, you’ll work on varied, challenging projects across multiple sectors as part of a high-performing team. You’ll gain hands-on experience in assessing financial statements, understanding businesses inside and out, and providing valuable insights that make a real difference to our clients.

As for you

You’re curious, resilient and adaptable. You think logically, enjoy problem-solving, and want to make a difference. You bring energy 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.

Join us in Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Gatwick, Ipswich, Leeds, London, Manchester, Nottingham, Reading and Southampton.

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:

• 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

How the interview process will go

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, 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.

Apply now.

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.