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WHO WE ARE We’re Mercer - a global consulting leader in health, wealth and career. But if you’re applying for apprentice roles, all of these descriptions are probably starting to blur into one. What would you actually be doing if you join us? WEALTH APPRENTICE Mercer’s Wealth business is a leading global provider of consulting services. What does this mean in practice? We support companies, trustee boards and individuals to make better, more informed decisions about their retirement plans, long-term savings, investment strategies and managing risk. The nature of the industry is changing and at Mercer we are excited to be leading this change. We are now looking for apprentices to join Mercer working across a broad range of clients and projects. If you want to tackle new challenges, develop a breadth of skills, be a part of a growing business and have fun at the same time, read on. WHAT WE VALUE • Intellectual curiosity; seeking opportunities to develop new skills • Analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative, and working knowledge of Microsoft Office — Word, Excel, and PowerPoint • An aptitude for project management, data analysis and presentation design • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. “Soft” skills are sometimes the hardest skills of all, and we value these highly • Ability to work in teams, be flexible and agile • Work under tight deadlines and ever-changing client needs • Ninja organisational skills and strong attention to detail WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME? • Enrolment in a government approved apprenticeship with continued support to complete the qualification • Excellent development, mobility and advancement opportunities • Client exposure, across a variety of disciplines, at an early stage • Learning every day, throughout your career • Opportunity to work with some of the best people in the industry • Challenge yourself on a daily basis • Making an impact – we work with major organisations and our work impacts millions of people every day (it’s true, we’ve done the maths) • Enhanced focus on consulting and analytical skills • Top benefits – generous flexible benefits including holiday allowance, volunteering opportunities and some less “traditional” benefits too • Open, positive culture where diversity is valued • Professional exam support across a range of subjects PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • English and Mathematics GCSE (minimum Grade C or equivalent). • 104 UCAS points or equivalent • Legal work authorisation to work in the UK on a permanent and ongoing basis without the need for sponsorship now or in the future DURATION The apprenticeship will typically take 2 to 3 years to complete. JOIN US At Mercer, we believe that diversity and inclusion are vital components of our future and our goal is to leverage the unique skillsets that each person brings to the company. We provide our employees with a supportive, collaborative environment that leads to innovative ideas and the ability to make an impact. If you thrive on a challenge and enjoy connecting with people, we’re looking for you! Take a look at our @lifeatMercer twitter feed to get a flavour for what you might be getting up to. COMPANY PROFILE Mercer delivers advice and technology-driven solutions that help organisations meet the health, wealth and career needs of a changing workforce. Mercer’s more than 22,000 employees are based in 43 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries. Mercer is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE: MMC), the leading global professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. With more than 60,000 colleagues and annual revenue over $13 billion, Marsh & McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment.

We’re Mercer - a global consulting leader in health, wealth and career. Mercer has more than 22,000 colleagues based in over 43 countries. We help clients worldwide from small businesses to Fortune 1000 companies advance the health, wealth and performance of their most vital asset – their people. Mercer is uniquely qualified to help organisations design and execute sophisticated workforce strategies, whether it’s for a multinational organisation or a local company attempting to grow within its market. We provide best-in-class consulting, rigorous analytics, and data-driven insights that help organisations make fact-based decisions We offer great opportunities for Apprentices within our General Career business. GENERAL CAREER APPRENTICE Mercer's Career Consultants work with clients around the world to engage their most important assets, their people. They partner with board members, senior executives, and HR leaders to optimise business performance through strategies that better manage, reward, and engage their people. Mercer brings clients a range of integrated solutions across four practice areas: Leadership & Workforce Transformation, Communications, Reward & Talent and Executive Reward. The first step in your career with Mercer’s Career business is as an Apprentice working with a broad range of clients and industries, participating as an active member of the team. To learn more about Mercer’s Career practice, please visit https://www.mercer.com/what-we-do/workforce-and-careers.html WHAT A TYPICAL DAY LOOKS LIKE • Provide quantitative and qualitative analytical support to senior consultants and project teams • Conduct research and analysis to understand industry and organisation-specific issues, including business strategy, corporate performance, compensation and rewards practices and trends • Analyse clients' strategic, financial, and organisational information to provide insights that will develop into career strategies and solutions • Perform financial analyses of industry sectors and client peer groups • Collaborate with project team on most effective ways to structure analyses and present information to meet client objectives • Prepare client presentations, presented to boards of directors, senior executives, and HR leaders WHAT WE VALUE • Strong analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative, and working knowledge of Microsoft Office—Word, Excel, and PowerPoint • Knowledge of data analysis, project management, and presentation design • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills • Intellectual curiosity; seeking opportunities to develop new skills • Ability to work in teams and be flexible to work under tight deadlines and changing client needs • Superior organisational skills and strong attention to detail • Understanding of sales process and commercial considerations • Enthusiasm to learn WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME? • Be challenged to deliver impactful solutions for major organisations and have a direct impact on their employees • Fine tune your natural skills and learn new ones • Opportunity to work with some of the smartest people in the industry PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • English and Mathematics GCSE (minimum Grade C or equivalent) • 104 UCAS points or equivalent • Legal work authorisation to work in the UK on a permanent and ongoing basis without the need for sponsorship now or in the future JOIN US At Mercer, we believe that diversity and inclusion are vital components of our future and our goal is to leverage the unique skillsets that each person brings to the company. We provide our employees with a supportive, collaborative environment that leads to innovative ideas and the ability to make an impact. If you thrive on a challenge and enjoy connecting with people, we’re looking for you! COMPANY PROFILE Mercer delivers advice and technology-driven solutions that help organisations meet the health, wealth and career needs of a changing workforce. Mercer’s more than 22,000 employees are based in 43 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries. Mercer is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE: MMC), the leading global professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. With more than 60,000 colleagues and annual revenue over $13 billion, Marsh & McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment.

A career within Tax Technology services, will provide you with the opportunity to work directly with senior Information Technology professionals within PwC, as well as with our clients, in order to provide specialised assistance to troubleshoot and resolve issues surrounding the technical application aspects of our tax technology solutions. School and College Leaver programme A position on our School and College Leaver programme is one of the best ways to kickstart your career with PwC. All of our apprenticeships are designed to help you develop your business skills through real client work, while also completing formal training and studying towards qualifications to give you a head start in your career. PwC will provide you with support all the way. You’ll earn a competitive salary, benefit from our excellent support networks and have the opportunity to continually progress your career. Just like our graduate joiners, you’ll work on varied and challenging client and internal projects, which make a real difference to the world of business. You’ll be coached by our people, who are experts in their field, and at the same time, thanks to our study support, you won’t need to worry about paying for course and exam fees, textbooks or revision materials. Tax Every time you buy a packet of crisps, go to the cinema, download an app or get paid for your part-time job, some of your money gets paid to the Government in tax. And it gets spent on schools, the NHS and a host of other public services. But it’s not straightforward. As individuals, we pay different rates of tax. So imagine how tricky it is as a business when you’re employing staff, making millions of pounds in profits or relocating to another country. And if you don’t get it right, there are penalties. That’s why it’s essential our clients understand their tax obligations and how to manage them effectively, ethically and within legislation. Technology and Innovation The Technology and Innovation team is varied and an exciting place to be. You’ll support colleagues and clients to come up with new and innovative ways of working, develop new digital products leveraging state of the art techniques such as machine learning and robotics, and work with leading data analytics and business information visualisation tools to manipulate, critically analyse and graphically present data to clients. Your knowledge and contribution will be help high-profile businesses, entrepreneurs and family business leverage technology to engage with PwC and understand complex rules, make informed decisions with significant impact and fulfill their tax obligations. You'll be part of a business that's committed to proactively engaging with the tax policy debate, focused on leading views and new ideas, and solving important problems. What you’ll gain You'll enjoy plenty of practical, on-the-job training while studying for a professional qualification with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) to secure a Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business (CFAB) as a core part of your apprenticeship. What you’ll need Minimum requirements are112 UCAS tariff from up to three full A-Levels (or equivalent) and a Grade C or 4 or above in GCSE (or equivalent) English Language andMathematics. Please check our website for specific requirements. Exams must have been taken in the same sitting and resits are accepted only where modules or papers have been retaken in the same academic year. If you have any extenuating circumstances related to your exam marks or the sequencing of your exams, please declare this on your application and this will be considered as we review your application. The PwC Deal We want people to build exceptional careers during their time at PwC. When you feel motivated and energised by your work, you're more able to contribute to the organisation, as well as achieve your aspirations. No matter which area of the business you choose to join, all routes offer the same deal. The opportunity to grow as an individual, to meet new people, and build lasting relationships that will stay with you for life. We empower people to be the very best they can be and to reach their full potential. In return, your hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a personally tailored benefits package.​ Diversity and inclusion We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. It’s critical we have diverse talent, views and thinking if we are to deliver exceptional client value and solve the world’s important problems. We seek to attract and recruit people from the widest talent pool, who reflect the society in which we work. And we aim to encourage an inclusive culture where people can feel empowered to be the very best they can be and to reach their full potential creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate. So join PwC. We'll help you reach your full potential.  Learn more here . About PwC We’re one of the world’s leading professional services organisations. From 158 countries, we help our clients, some of the most successful organisations on the globe, as well as its most dynamic entrepreneurs and thriving private businesses, to create the value they want. We help to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.

Start your career with a Lloyds Banking Group Internal Audit Apprenticeship. Help us identify problems across every part of Lloyds Banking Group in an independent, consultative role. We’re looking for innovative thinkers and team-players; people with an eye for detail who are keen to make an impact within banking and financial services. If that sounds like you, begin your career in Internal Audit to gain broad exposure to different business areas, and specialise in a subject you’re passionate about.                                      About the programme The Group Internal Audit Apprenticeship Programme offers challenging and fulfilling career opportunities for inquisitive, open-minded and solution-focused people. Internal Audit is a business function that plays a vital role in keeping Lloyds Banking Group safe, secure and sustainable while supporting the Group’s vision to be the best bank for customers. As an independent but consultative division, we help the Group manage the areas of the bank exposed to the highest risks, and ensure there are robust controls in place to mitigate them. That’s quite a responsibility, given that we’re one of Britain’s largest banks and the largest provider of digital financial products in the UK. This programme will give you significant insights into our entire business. Our central role offers a unique perspective of how Lloyds Banking Group functions as a whole, but you’ll also discover how business areas operate across the organisation. This added exposure can be a valuable stepping stone towards senior leadership positions in the future. Furthermore, Internal Audit provides you with the opportunity to interact with senior people that otherwise you wouldn’t have the opportunity to meet with and learn from. As our intakes are small, we can ensure you have the relevant support to develop the right specialist and leadership skills for a successful and impactful career.   What you'll do Join us and for over four years, you’ll enjoy placements in the internal audit teams where you’ll learn about performing audits to test control frameworks; identifying the gaps and recommending solutions to help ensure the highest risks are effectively managed. Your time will be divided between: Functional Audit:  See how the bank works for our clients in our front-line, customer-facing business teams. You’ll explore diverse areas such as Retail Banking and Products, Insurance and Commercial Banking. Risk Specialist Audit:  This is the engine room of the organisation; the back office specialist areas that allow bank operations to work as fluidly as possible. You could find yourself anywhere from IT to HR, Finance to Credit Risk, or Group Operations. You will also complete a placement outside Internal Audit, where you’ll learn how other business areas work across our organisation. We’ll support your study for a fully funded professional qualification - the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Level 7 Apprenticeship, resulting in Chartered Internal Auditor status. In each of your placements, you will be aligned to the appropriate qualification stage - everything you learn will be relevant and readily applicable in your day-to-day role. At the end of this, you’ll secure a permanent role within LBG with a clear progression path. You’ll have a firm understanding of your strengths and career goals, making an impact on a leading financial organisation of the future. Entry   requirements Grade C or above in at least five GCSEs including English and Mathematics 104 UCAS points, or equivalent Benefits In return, we’ll offer you a competitive package which includes salary, bonus, a generous pension contribution, an attractive path of progression and flex cash to spend on a host of benefits to suit your lifestyle. We have a long track record in flexible working and we’re always open to new ways to improve our people’s work-life balance, therefore open to discussion on working patterns and working hours. Lloyds Banking Group is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve, and to creating an inclusive workplace where all our colleagues can be themselves and succeed on merit. Join us and be part of an inclusive, values-led culture passionate about making a difference. Whatever your dream, you can also expect excellent benefits, personal development and a career that’s enriching and full of opportunity. You will undertake an assessment centre as part of the selection process. Please note if we receive a large volume of applications the advertising may close earlier, so don’t delay in submitting your application. Apprenticeships worth discovering At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities.With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop. We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we’re building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference. Apply here!

Are you keen to start earning and learning? An ICAEW Apprenticeship could be your first step to qualifying as an ICAEW Chartered Accountant. Open to anyone with A-levels or similar qualifications, as well as graduates or career-changers, this is a great route into the profession. Depending on the level of the apprenticeship you will complete either the full ACA or its certificate level modules, which make up the standalone ICAEW Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business (ICAEW CFAB) qualification. By doing an accounting apprenticeship with ICAEW, you will develop all the knowledge, skills and behaviours that employers are looking for. It could also be your first step to qualifying as a chartered accountant. Whether you’ve just finished school or university, or are looking to change careers, at any age, this route into the accountancy profession is open to you. What’s involved Level 4 – Accounting Technical Apprenticeship Study for the ICAEW Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business (ICAEW CFAB). Equivalent to the first year of a Bachelor’s degree. Typically takes 18-24 months to complete. On completion, you will have a standalone qualification. You can then complete some additional requirements to secure ICAEW Business and Finance Professional (BFP) status and progress onto the ACA. Level 7 – Accountancy Professional Apprenticeship Study for the ACA Chartered Accountant qualification. Equivalent to a Master’s degree. Typically takes 36 to 48 months to complete, depending on prior experience. Once you have completed all elements of the apprenticeship, you will need to fulfill some additional requirements of the ACA qualification in order to qualify as an ICAEW Chartered Accountant. For more information on what’s involved in ICAEW Apprenticeships view our brochure by clicking on the button below. How to apply and what’s next For Level 4 there are no set entry requirements but you must have GCSEs in English and Maths (grades A-C/9-4) or equivalent by the time you sit the end-point assessment. For Level 7, the minimum requirements are the same as for the ACA. This includes two A-level passes (grades A*-E) or equivalent, plus three GCSE passes at grades A-C/9-4. Employers may also set their own criteria. Find out first hand from individuals who have chosen to go down this route: Once you’ve qualified, the sky is the limit. Some ICAEW students have ended up analysing the finances of fashion brands, advising charities on tax, shaping schools’ spending, and working on the boards of multinational consumer companies – all you have to do is take that next step in your career and apply.

BDO Apprenticeship Programme Business Services and Outsourcing Business Services and Outsourcing supplies accounting, business advisory, outsourcing and compliance services to help clients navigate even the most challenging circumstances. We help companies to support their growth and changing requirements within the UK and around the globe. Global Outsourcing helps international clients with a wide variety of accounting requirements across different jurisdictions by coordinating our international network’s local expertise. We invest in the processes, systems and above all, the people in our control centres and outsourcing teams to provide a joined up service to our clients helping them to be more efficient and competitive Applications are screened on an on-going basis, so we advise you to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Overview Audit means much more than crunching numbers. Auditors are integral to keeping the UK financial system safe for investors and the public. As auditors we use smart questions to get to know our client’s businesses, and maintain scepticism throughout the audit process to ensure we remain impartial. At the completion of an audit we can provide constructive feedback to our clients helping to improve the business’s operations, whilst also helping shareholders to have a full understanding of a company’s financial performance and business risks. As the majority of the audit process involves us working in different teams, with people at varying stages of their career, we’re fortunate to get to know our BDO colleagues really well and often become life-long friends. In TRA, we are both technology assurance partners, and advisors for our clients. Our wide experience in managing technology risk, coupled with deep expertise in areas such as Information Security (including Cyber risks), Data Analytics, Systems and Processes, allows us to help our clients deploy technology in confidence, knowing that risk exposure is minimised and that their technology environments are optimally managed. Our team is trusted to give professional advice to senior client stakeholders, whilst using their own initiatives and expertise  to support BDO in identifying new opportunities for business development and growth. You will be part of one of the fastest growing areas within BDO, a diverse team with a desire to succeed. Part of the London Audit Group, the Technology Risk Assurance (TRA) team works with clients as well as internal teams, to provide innovative solutions to support the ever-developing pace of technology. You will be client-facing, and working within a wide range of industries, supporting the following areas in the team, and eventually specialising in one of these areas and taking on your own portfolio: Cyber Security: Typically focussing on performing cyber controls, gap maturity assessments, and compliance / control reviews, you will support the Cyber Security Management team as they develop propositions and grow the business through technically focused assessments. IT Controls: The role involves understanding our clients, and the various risks that are presented to the IT environments. Using the BDO methodology, you will look at areas concerning logical access controls, change management, data processing, and batch jobs, amongst various other control-based tests, whilst learning what some of the biggest risks are to information systems in the digital world today. Data Analytics: Utilising BDO's Data Analytics tools, you will be helping with the management of Data, and getting maximum value from it. Data Analysis & mining techniques can be used to organize, join, match, and refine data so that it may be analysed to identify issues and inconsistencies that undermine decision making whilst also providing assurance that the information you are using is complete and accurate. An ideal candidate would possess strengths that are aligned to the development of TRA, including, but not limited to: collaboration, innovation, communication, decision making, and analytical skills. You should express an interest in technological innovations relevant to audit, and a willingness to learn and adapt skills to become a part of one of BDO's fastest growing teams. The Technology Risk Assurance team specialise in three core areas – Assurance, Data Analytics and Advisory. The minimum that our candidates will be expected to obtain are: 1) the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), which is affiliated with the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), and 2) the Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business (CFAB), affiliated with the Institute of Chartered Accounts England and Wales (ICAEW). The CFAB is the first six modules of the Association of Chartered Accountants (ACA) As trainees move into an agreed upon area of specialism within Assurance, Data Analytics or Advisory, they will be expected to pursue further qualifications specific to that sector. This could include, but is not limited to, the following options: • The ACA – i.e. to complete the remaining nine modules over and above those relevant for the CFAB • System Security Certified Professional (SSCP) and/or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), affiliated with Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) qualification, • BCS (British Computer Society) International Diploma Each route offers a wealth of opportunities and is designed to help you succeed. The duration of each programme is 48 months. Business Area Overview General: • Successfully study towards your professional qualification and, where relevant, corresponding apprenticeship • Use your insights and knowledge to help BDO develop new solutions and initiatives that reflect the changing pace of technology and the technologies of the future • Become a subject matter expert in established and emerging risk areas such as Enterprise Solutions, Cyber Security, Data Protection, IT resilience, Project Assurance, and Information Security; being sought out and deployed on engagements on the basis of that subject matter expertise Cyber Security: • Develop a comprehensive understanding of the principles of technology risk, the context of risk allowing you to work with clients to identify and mitigate these risks IT Controls: • Understand and document client systems environments relevant to the audited financial statements • Identify and evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of client controls for managing risks around information security, change management, computer operations, and system design and development • Provide advice to clients on how to improve their control environments, reduce risk and optimise operating efficiency Data Analytics: • Develop an understanding of tools and methodologies for analysing large volumes of data; working with clients to use data analytics for providing key insights to their business; supporting firm-wide initiatives for the use of data analytics in enhancing our own methodologies and frameworks Requirements Candidates must have, or be on course for the following grades (or international equivalent): •3 A Levels at grades A*- C, excluding General Studies and Extended Projects •Grade 9-4 in English Language & Maths GCSE About BDO BDO LLP is an accountancy and business advisory firm, we provide integrated advice and solutions to help businesses navigate a changing world. Our clients are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy. We share our clients’ ambitions and their entrepreneurial mind-set. We have the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise to help them succeed. BDO LLP operates in 17 locations across the UK, employing 5000 people offering tax, audit and assurance, and a range of advisory services. BDO LLP has revenues of £590m and is the UK member firm of the BDO International network. The BDO global network provides business advisory services in 162 countries, with 80,000 people working out of 1,500 offices worldwide. It has revenues of $9bn. BDO gives trainees all the training they need to attain their professional qualifications, along with extensive practical experience that includes on-site client work. The firm provides constant support to help you achieve your potential. 'Achieving My Potential’ is BDO’s organisational framework. It is made up of 4 key elements – core competencies, technical competencies, values and attitude. In essence, what you do and how you do it.

The audit stream is the largest service stream within BDO. As a part of the Audit team you’ll become an indispensable adviser to our clients whether they are listed on FTSE350 or AIM, a national not for profit organisation or a fast growing privately owned business with overseas operations. Working in Audit means much more than just analysing numbers, we really get to know our clients by building close relationships with key individuals there in order to help them and their investors to better understand their financial performance, business systems, culture and the risks they face and then to provide crucial advice to them in these areas. Our structured development programme will help you to develop your career in whichever direction it takes by supporting you to study for your professional qualifications (ACA or CA) whilst working in different industry sectors. You’ll work as a part of a team, all of whom will be highly supportive, and there are plenty of opportunities to socialise together as well. Many people choose to specialise in an industry sector, perhaps even gaining a reputation as a leading expert in their field, or alternatively choose to become a generalist usually in one of our regional office, looking after clients across a range of sectors. Each day will be different, working with a variety of clients with much of your time spent at the client’s premises talking to the different functions there to understand the business being audited. If you want even more variety, then in your third year there is the possibility that you could get involved in an overseas secondment to one of the firms in our international network across the 156 countries in the world in which we operate. We never stop investing in your development, whether you are a new joiner of an experienced Partner, to make sure you continue to make an impact here and with our clients. Working in audit, as well as equipping you with technical skills, will provide you with broad business and commercial skills which will really help you be successful in your career and open up many opportunities. Working within Audit & Assurance, you could explore: Consumer Markets Energy, Mining & Industry Professional Services Real Estate & Construction Technology & Media Applications are screened on an on-going basis, so we advise you to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Not a single business stream but a whole set, our seven national advisory streams deliver more than 25 distinct services between them, to a broad range of clients and markets. As businesses grow, so do the challenges they face. BDO’s advisory services help our clients to meet these challenges at every stage of their life cycle. Such key events might include buying a new business, or exiting one in order to extract maximum value. A business might run into financial difficulties – we can help there too, stepping in to stabilise and restructure the organisation. We have other advisers who specialise in resolving legal disputes with a financial dimension (this is called forensic accounting) or in fighting fraud. A company may wish to expand internationally, float on a stock exchange, manage its risk or achieve specific long-term objectives – our advisory streams provide expert support in all these areas and more. While retaining their own unique identities, the streams work together internally to make the most of everyone’s talents and maximise the available opportunities. Business areas include Business Restructuring, Forensic services, Global Outsourcing, Management Consulting, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Transaction Services, and Risk and Advisory Services. Currently there is a fast-growing appetite among corporates for the services that we offer, so this is an area of real opportunity. Applications are screened on an on-going basis, so we advise you to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.  

A BDO client will generally have some short-term goals and a long-term vision – but standing in their way will often be a number of tax-related issues. Our job is to act as guides through the complex, ever-changing landscape of tax legislation, to help our clients get where they want to be by the most effective route. To do this, we must offer many different tax services. These include day-to-day compliance with the tax authorities, advice on employment taxation and international tax, transaction support for deals such as mergers and acquisitions, VAT services, expatriate tax advice and more. Such a diverse offering means we need similar variety in our team. We need specialists who can handle the most technically challenging and sector-specific issues, we need versatile and people-focused individuals who can field a wide range of questions from large owner-managed businesses, and we need brilliant innovators who can work on tailored solutions to address a client’s specific circumstances. Your journey to becoming a BDO tax adviser will begin in the area of compliance – with responsibilities such as providing figures for a company’s statutory accounts, and preparing their corporate tax returns. As you develop, you’ll progress on to more challenging work, such as advising a client’s on tax opportunities and pitfalls. You will also begin to deal directly with HMRC and get to grips with complex tax advisory projects. You may also get the chance to spend time in one of our specialist tax areas, or in one of our audit groups, to really explore your options and talents and diversify your experience. Applications are screened on an on-going basis, so we advise you to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

School and College Leaver programme A position on our School and College Leaver programme is one of the best ways to kickstart your career with PwC. All of our apprenticeships are designed to help you develop your business skills through real client work, while also completing formal training and studying towards qualifications to give you a head start in your career. PwC will provide you with support all the way. You’ll earn a competitive salary, benefit from our excellent support networks and have the opportunity to continually progress your career. Just like our graduate joiners, you’ll work on varied and challenging client and internal projects, which make a real difference to the world of business. You’ll be coached by our people, who are experts in their field, and at the same time, thanks to our study support, you won’t need to worry about paying for course and exam fees, textbooks or revision materials. Deals In Deals we manage a wide range of challenges and opportunities. We guide public and private sector clients through major deals, changes and decisions. We help different organisations tackle business problems, increase value and reduce risk. You could help our clients handle any financial situation. You could work on anything from major mergers or international takeover bids, to economic crime investigations, or business crises and cases of insolvency. In Transaction Services you will support private equity firms, investment funds and corporate clients through mergers, acquisitions and disposals. What you’ll gain You’ll gain a Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business (CFAB). It’s the first stage of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) Chartered Accountancy qualification and it’s nationally recognised. What you’ll need Minimum requirements are 112 UCAS tariff from up to three full A-Levels (or equivalent) and a Grade C or 4 or above in GCSE (or equivalent) English Language  and  Mathematics. Please check our website for specific requirements. Exams must have been taken in the same sitting and resits are accepted only where modules or papers have been retaken in the same academic year. If you have any extenuating circumstances related to your exam marks or the sequencing of your exams, please declare this on your application and this will be considered as we review your application.