Black Heritage Insight Programme

2025 Black Heritage Insight programme 
Location: London 
Applications close: Friday 7th March 
Programme dates: Wednesday 27th August 2025 – Friday 29th August 2025. 

We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today’s changing world. 

At BDO, we’re committed to building a culture of diversity and belonging. We live in a diverse world and our people should reflect this. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to explore the roles available at BDO and in accounting more broadly, that is why we run programmes like this for students of black heritage who are currently underrepresented in our industry.  

We’ll broaden your horizons 

Through our Black Heritage Insight Programme, you’ll complete a three-day hybrid insight experience where you will develop your knowledge of accounting and gain exposure to BDO and our people.  

We’ll help you succeed  

The programme will take place from Wednesday 27th August 2025 to Friday 29th August 2025. It is the perfect opportunity for you to learn more about BDO and the work we do. You will gain invaluable knowledge and skills that will set you up for a career and beyond. 

You’ll have the chance to network with inspiring people from our business and take part in sessions that will bring the various roles at BDO to life.  

During the Insight Programme, you will have the opportunity to grow and develop with skill sessions, including professional development and business resilience, that will support you later in life and in your career.  

Days 1 & 2 will be held virtually, with the final day in our London Baker Street Hub, where you will take part in interactive activities to put your new learnings to the test, and if successful be fast-tracked to the next stage of our hiring process for a Summer Internship or Graduate programme.  

You’ll benefit from: 
Valuable work experience and skills for your future career. 
An understanding of how our business works. 
Opportunities to learn from and network with our brilliant people. 
The chance to be fast-tracked through our hiring process for a Summer Internship or Graduate programme, plus the opportunity to be a paid university Brand Ambassador. 

About you
This programme is aimed at students of Black Heritage who want to know more about careers in accounting. 
We’re looking for people in the 1st year of a 3-year course or 2 year of a 4-year course, with:  
-    A 2:2 degree or higher in any discipline at a UK university (obtained or predicted). 
-    Three A-levels or equivalent at A* to C excluding General Studies and Extended Projects. 
-    9 to 4 in Maths and English at GCSE/Scottish Standards or equivalent (non-UK qualifications also considered). 

The application process
To get a place on the programme you will need to complete our application form. If you meet our eligibility requirements, you will be invited to complete our online assessment and video interview. Before completing this we will send you a video with our hints and tips to help you succeed during the final stage of the process. We will also ask you to complete our Match Me Tool, to learn which area of BDO might be best aligned to your interests – we can then tailor your experience accordingly! 

To take part in the programme please note you will be required to have access to a reliable internet connection. If you do not have a laptop we can provide support with equipment and you must be able to travel to London on the 29th August for the final day of the programme. We are also able to support with travel expenses.

About BDO
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. We’re all about supporting you to be your best, inside and outside of work.  

Your career deserves a beyond-the-ordinary start. Apply to join the programme

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.

Your career deserves a beyond-the-ordinary start. Apply to join us today.