Yes you can apply to our graduate programmes, as long as you meet the requirements for the specific programme you wish to apply to.

Graduate Programmes and Internships

Our graduate programmes do not have a minimum degree classification requirement. However, some programmes do require a specific degree discipline, so please check the individual programme requirements before applying.

Apprenticeships

Some of our apprenticeships do have academic requirements so please check the individual programme pages when applying.

We’re aware that mitigating circumstances such as a disability, a long-term health condition, illness or serious family problems may have prevented you from meeting certain academic criteria. We will take genuine mitigating circumstances into account. If you would like to talk to a recruiter regarding mitigating circumstances, please contact our Apprenticeships Team at schoolleavers@accenture.com and we will be in touch with you directly to discuss.

Accenture’s approach to recruitment is underlined by our core value of Best People and our principle of meritocracy. In short, Accenture seeks to attract, develop and retain the best talent for our business and to foster a fair, positive and inclusive environment. If you are interested in applying for a permanent role with Accenture, please note that Accenture is bound by current UK immigration rules and obligations. This places some restrictions for our entry level roles. 

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A number of our clients require security clearance due to the confidential nature of their work.  The criteria for security clearance is 5 years’ continuous physical residence in the UK (with supporting documentation). This means that sometimes we may need to limit the number of candidates employed who do not meet the criteria, in order to meet business need.

We recruit on a rolling basis, meaning programmes close once we have enough applications rather than on a set date. We recommend early application to avoid disappointment.

Applications must be made through our website. This rule applies to all of our programmes. Speculative applications by any other method (e.g. CV/Cover Letter) will not be considered.

The application should take you approximately 15 minutes. 

The most important thing is to be accurate. Check that your personal details are correct and take time to read each question carefully before answering. Your responses help us assess whether a programme is the right fit for you, so it's worth making sure everything is complete and honest before you submit.

We receive a very high volume of applications and although we will endeavour to respond to you within 2- 3 weeks this may take longer in very busy periods. We will keep you updated on progress at every stage.

We receive thousands of applications, so whilst we aren’t able to provide individual feedback at the application stage, every candidate who completes our online assessment receives a personalised feedback report - so even if you're unsuccessful, you'll take something valuable away from the process.

During the application you will be asked questions about your ethnicity, disability, gender and other questions about your background. Providing this information is entirely optional and will have no bearing on your application. We collect it solely to monitor and improve diversity and inclusion across our recruitment process. Your responses are kept separate from your application and are not visible to those assessing your suitability for a programme.

We don't match candidates to roles, so it's important that you choose the programme and location that's right for you. Please only apply to one programme and one location at a time and take time to review all the information available before applying. When you join us, we expect full commitment to the programme and location you have chosen, so we'd encourage you to think carefully before applying.

If you are unsuccessful, you will need to wait 6 months before reapplying to the same or any other programme at Accenture (including regional offices). Candidates should only apply to one programme and location at any one time.

We've kept our recruitment process simple and focused, designed to help you get to know Accenture better and discover whether we're the right fit for you.

If successful at application stage, all candidates (regardless of which programme you have applied to) will be invited to the Accenture Discovery Portal which is an online assessment bespoke to Accenture designed to evaluate your key skills and strengths whilst giving you an insight into life and work here. If you're applying for a Software Engineering Graduate role or Internship, you'll also complete an online coding assessment at the same time.

If you're successful at the online assessment stage, you'll be invited to a Task Based Interview with a recruiter. We'll share client scenarios and explore how you might respond to real situations and challenges.

Should you be successful at the Discovery Portal stage, you will be invited to a Task Based Interview with a recruiter where we share client scenarios and discuss with you how you might respond to certain situations and challenges. 

The final stages are face to face interviews with a Manager or Managing Director from our business.  If you’re applying to our Strategy, AI & Data and Digital Engineering, Manufacturing & Supply Chain programmes, there is an additional case study interview at this stage.  
 
Every step of the way you will be provided with lots of information on what to expect.  Please also look out for our weekly digital chat sessions with recruiters who can answer any questions and give helpful advice on assessments and interviews. 

Accenture is committed to technology innovation including harnessing the transformative power of AI.  We understand that Generative AI is a very useful tool to support application and interview preparation and we encourage the use of Generative AI when appropriate.  However, in the majority of the assessment process we request your authentic participation.  We want to see the real you – hear your thoughts and ideas and see how you approach challenges.  This will help us understand whether we can offer you a career opportunity where you can thrive.  Please read instructions carefully to understand when we request that you do not use Generative AI.

For the Software Engineering Graduate and Industrial Placement coding assessment, strong coding ability remains a core and valued skill. The assessment is designed to reflect the reality of modern development, where working effectively alongside AI is equally important - so one element includes a built-in AI Assistant tool.

Please note that use of external AI tools is not permitted during the coding assessment, and proctoring software is in place to identify malpractice. Full details will be shared in your invitation to the assessment.

Our assessments are mobile friendly; however we would strongly recommend you complete on a laptop/desktop in full screen mode. We would also recommend you use Google Chrome, Edge, Safari, or Firefox, and disable pop-up blockers before you start.

If you are applying for a Software Engineering Graduate role or Industrial Placement, you will be invited to complete an online coding assessment following a successful application.

The assessment takes approximately one hour and includes a mix of problem solving questions and coding challenges, which can be completed in a programming language of your choice.

If you progress to the final Business Strengths Interview, you will also be asked to complete coding challenges as part of the face-to-face interview, giving you the opportunity to demonstrate your technical ability in person.

The Discovery Portal online assessments are bespoke to Accenture and give our candidates an opportunity to learn more about Accenture and the way we work, as well as demonstrate their skills. You cannot prepare for the assessments, but we would recommend that you put aside 60 - 90 minutes and complete the assessments somewhere quiet where you will not be disturbed.

We suggest that you take the opportunity to join our weekly live digital chat sessions available to all candidates at this stage in the recruitment process. These sessions aim to provide an overview of the online assessments and we’ll answer as many questions as we can. You will be sent all the information required to join the session of your choice. Don’t worry if you can’t make the live chat sessions, when you log into your online assessment, a detailed tutorial will be available.

No, the Discover Portal online assessments is not timed, and you can take as long as feels comfortable. We anticipate assessments will take approximately 60-90 minutes and although the assessment is time recorded, the time taken does not factor in the final result.

 

We would recommend you complete the assessments in one sitting. If your internet connection fails during the assessment, when you are able to access the assessment again, you will be able to pick up where you left off.

The task based interview is an online interview with a recruiter where you will be asked to consider work based scenarios, and discuss with a recruiter how you would respond in the situation.  We are interested to find out more about your working style or how you might overcome a client challenge. Detailed information on how to prepare for your task based interview will be provided at that stage however we do recommend joining our weekly live digital chat sessions available to all candidates at this stage in the recruitment process for information and guidance. 

Yes, you can choose a date and time that suits you. However, we would advise booking at your earliest convenience, as our start dates and programmes can fill up very quickly.

Although your task based interview is virtual, you will be on camera throughout so it is important to dress as you would if you were attending our office. The dress code is business-casual. Also, remember that your background can be seen by your recruiter so ensure it is tidy and appropriate for the assessment.

If you are successful at the Task Based Interview stage, you will be invited to an in-person Business Strengths Interview with a Manager or Managing Director from our business. We use a strengths-based approach to explore your natural strengths and what motivates you.

The interview lasts approximately 50-60 minutes, after which you'll have the opportunity to ask questions about the role and life at Accenture.

If you're applying for a Software Engineering Graduate or Industrial Placement role, this stage will also include an element to demonstrate your coding ability. For Strategy, AI & Data and Digital Engineering, Manufacturing & Supply Chain programmes, there will be an additional case study interview.

Detailed preparation guidance will be shared with you ahead of your interview. We also recommend joining our regular live Q&A sessions, available to all candidates at this stage, for information and advice.

We are aware of a current scam, often operated by a criminal party, which uses the Accenture name or impersonates an Accenture employee or representative. This fraudulent act can appear as a request for translation services or employment opportunities. These scams come in the form of Telegram messages, or channels like Signal, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Facebook and email. Examples include:

Accenture, our people and our partners are not involved in these scams and will never ask for payment to interview or work with our company. Accenture conducts business only through valid Accenture domains and never through outside chat messages.

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On our website it will state which office location the programme is based. Our main office locations are Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, or Newcastle.  Please only apply for your location of choice.  If you are successful in securing an offer, you will only be offered a role in the office you applied for and we expect full commitment to the programme and location you have chosen, so we'd encourage you to think carefully before applying.

Regardless of office location, the majority of our programmes involve travelling to client sites and can involve staying away from home for long periods of time, so flexibility is essential.

Accenture is a people-first business which thrives on collaboration, knowledge sharing and building strong connections. Whilst there may be times where it is necessary to work from home, in order to feel fully integrated we expect that you work in-person on client site or your nearest home office at least 3 times a week or up to 5 days a week based on business demand.

Each experience and project will be unique to you. Most of our graduates are immediately placed on client projects and get stuck in straight away, others work on internal projects first. Ours is an industry that’s driven by client demand. This means that we have to place people in the industries and geographies where our clients need them most. So, as well as being flexible, an open mind, coupled with patience and adaptability are a real bonus. Whatever your experience, you can guarantee that your contribution will be making an impact on world-changing projects for our clients and our business.

Due to the size and scope of our business, this really does vary! Your project may last only a couple of months, which means you learn about different clients and industries, or it could last for over a year, giving you in-depth knowledge in a particular area. Spending a long time on a project is not a bad thing – you could see the project develop from beginning to end and you’ll become a vital asset to the team, as you get to know your client really well. An open mind and flexible attitude is really important, as you may not initially be placed in an industry you first thought of.

You can always take something from every role and if it’s not what you expected, try to see it as a crucial learning opportunity. All projects and roles are important and aim to develop you into a trusted and successful professional in your area of expertise. Sometimes it’s not until later in your career, that you realise the value of each experience, when it comes in useful at an unexpected time. That being said, you should always strive to be open with your line manager, team, and People Lead, as their role is to support your learning and development at Accenture.

All new joiners will have an Orientation and Induction with a key focus on getting to know Accenture and access to support networks. This will be followed by further bespoke training specific to the role. You’ll then be ready for your first project where you can hit the ground running as you get to know your team.

 

At Accenture we encourage continuous learning and development. Your People Lead will support you and help you plan what training courses and certifications to complete. You will also have access to all of Accenture’s online learning resources.

At Accenture, everybody's journey is unique and as diverse as you are. Training, development, progression, and promotion is all about you as an individual. On average our graduates remain in the programme for 24 - 36 months before promotion, however time spent on the programme will be different for everyone.

Our Pre Joiner Engagement Team will be in touch with details on any specific actions you need to take before your start date such as sending us any documentation we need on record. During onboarding, there are plenty of opportunities to connect with Accenture and learn more about the role, work and culture. There are also optional training modules available, as well as information to help you upskill before you join to help you feel job ready!

We partner with MyPlus consulting and are members of the Business Disability Forum to ensure that our recruitment process is fair and accessible to all candidates.

We can provide various adjustments, personalised to individual requirements,  that will enable you to perform your best at all stages of the recruitment process. Examples of adjustments we have made in the past include, but are not limited to, providing extra time, changing the format of an assessment, and scheduling an interview at a specific time. Please do tell us as soon as possible if you require any adjustments or changes to the recruitment process so that you can demonstrate your full potential at interview/assessment stage.

If you have a specific question related to adjustments and how we can support you, please contact our Early Talent Recruitment Team at EarlyTalentSupport@accenture.com and we will be in touch with you directly to discuss. Please be assured that any discussions are confidential and would have no impact on the outcome of your application.

Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.

If you are successful in securing a role, we will offer you the next available start date. We offer positions on a first come first served basis, which means you can be offered a start date anywhere up to 12- 18 months in advance. Please make us aware if you would like to start earlier, if business demand changes we will offer you the chance to join sooner where possible. We do not offer the chance to defer start dates unless there are exceptional circumstances to consider.