2027 Advisory Summer Internship Programme - Social Mobility Programme in London

A bit about us

Big opportunities. Personal support. That’s Beyond the Ordinary.

Want to spend six weeks building experience that could take your career further? Our Summer Internship gives you the chance to learn by doing, work with clients and build experience alongside people who’ll support you as you go.

We’re big on opportunity, too. BDO is the largest organisation in the UK mid-market and the only one above £1bn in revenue, with 8,000 people across the UK. So you’ll have access to the clients, expertise and career opportunities that come with serious scale – without feeling like just another number.

The programme starts on Monday 5th July with an organisation-wide induction in Coventry (fully paid for). During the three-day induction, you’ll get an introduction to BDO, our values and our service lines.

You’ll then be based in the office you applied to for the rest of the programme. You must be able to commit to the full six-week duration.

A bit about Advisory

In Advisory, you’ll get involved in client work and build experience across different projects and challenges. That could mean helping organisations navigate change, working on business restructuring or supporting due diligence for acquisitions. And with specialist areas spanning Mergers & Acquisitions, Forensic Accounting and Valuation Services, Business Restructuring, Transaction Services, and Financial Services Advisory, you’ll get to see the business from every angle.

And you won’t be expected to arrive knowing everything – you’ll have people around you to learn from, ask questions and build your confidence.

It’s big opportunities with personal support — and that isn’t all. When you successfully complete your internship, you could be offered the opportunity to return after graduation and join the team you already know, giving you a direct route into your graduate programme with BDO.

A bit about the Business Restructuring team

Our Advisory Business Restructuring (BR) team works with businesses that are facing financial or operational difficulties, or potentially insolvency. Whenever possible, we look to return a business to health and success and work with the management team and other stakeholders to identify the best possible outcome. We have a commercial approach to preserving value, finding efficiencies and improving business performance. Our clients include companies and their directors, domestic and international banks, pension funds, private equity, alternative investment funds and government agencies.

And a bit about the programme

During your internship, you’ll explore our business areas, learn about professional qualifications and take part in workshops focused on our values, culture and wellbeing. Then you’ll put that learning into practice, getting involved in work alongside experienced colleagues and other interns.

It’s a chance to try new things, build your confidence and get a proper feel for working at BDO – with people around you to answer questions and help you make the most of the experience.

As for you

You’re curious, resilient and ready to try new things. You enjoy solving problems, thinking things through and working with other people.

You don’t need to arrive knowing everything about Actuarial. Bring your energy and willingness to get involved, and you’ll have experience, feedback and support to help you build from there.

Join us in our London hub in our Business Restructuring team.

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 together in person matters – whether that’s in the office or with clients – for your learning, building relationships and getting the most from your internship.

Is it for you? To apply, you’ll need:

• To be a second-year student on an undergraduate degree, seeking a summer placement
• A minimum 2:2 degree in any discipline (obtained or predicted)
• 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

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

• Online application form.
• Video interview.
• 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.

What you get in return

Our benefits are designed to support your life in and outside of work, with options including additional leave, gym membership and employee discounts, alongside pension, health and wellbeing support and a range of protection benefits.

Salary

£28,275 pro rata

Closing date Sunday 15th November 2026

Before you go

Six weeks at BDO is a chance to do more than learn about Tax. You’ll experience live client work, meet people across the organisation and build skills and confidence you can take with you wherever you go next.

You’ll have opportunities to get involved, with people around you to help you learn and make the most of them.

Big opportunities. Personal support.

That’s Beyond the Ordinary.

Apply now.

Our organisation 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.