Kickstart your consulting career with a degree apprenticeship at one of the world’s leading consulting and technology firms. You’ll work alongside expert teams to help clients solve complex challenges using data, technology, and collaboration.
Life as a Consulting Apprentice
As a Consulting Apprentice, you’ll be right at the heart of real transformation. From day one, you’ll contribute to high-impact projects across strategy, operations, technology, and change. Whether it’s designing customer journeys, supporting IT rollouts, or driving change management, you’ll gain hands-on experience that matters.
Expect variety: no two days are the same. You’ll rotate across industries and projects, uncover insights through data analysis, and present your ideas in compelling ways. You’ll build relationships, work with cutting-edge tech like AI, and develop the skills that will shape your future career.
We’re proud to be one of the World’s Best Workplaces™, with a culture built on care, inclusion and shared success. At Accenture, you’ll work with diverse teams, grow quickly, and be supported every step of the way. Whether it’s driving sustainability, advancing responsible AI, or creating meaningful change - we’re committed to doing business the right way, for people and the planet.
When you join, you’ll start on a salary of £27,158 per year, plus you will receive a £2,000 completion bonus at the end of the programme. You will also have access to a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and future including:
30 days of vacation per year, plus bank holidays.
3 days paid leave per year for volunteering or charitable work of your choice.
Pension plan with matched contributions from Accenture.
The option to buy Accenture shares at a 15% discount through our Employee Share Purchase Plan.
Elective private medical insurance (with the option to extend cover to family) including online GP access and self-referral physiotherapy.
Free eye tests and annual flu jabs.
Life assurance cover.
Access to app-based fitness classes and discounted gym memberships.
Apps and tools to reduce stress, improve sleep, manage personal finances, and caregiving support.
Confidential Employee Assistance Programme for guidance on challenges like anxiety, depression, grief, legal and financial concerns.
Opportunity to join various employee societies and clubs.
Enhanced paid parental leave entitlement (subject to terms).
📚 What You’ll Learn
You’ll receive a blend of structured learning, hands-on experience, and tailored apprenticeship training to help you grow into a confident business advisor. From day one, you’ll be supported by mentors, coaches, and a dedicated Accenture team focused on your development and wellbeing.
You’ll get access to:
Core Consulting Training: Your journey will begin with an immersive 3-week training programme designed to equip you with the essential consulting, client engagement, project management and collaboration skills.
Project-based learning: You’ll work on real challenges for real clients. With support from experienced teams, you’ll gain practical knowledge and grow your confidence on the job.
Apprenticeship Training: You’ll study towards a BSc (Hons) Organisational Management and Leadership degree with Chartered Manager Status at the University of East London for 3 years. You’ll spend one day a week at university and four days working on client projects, applying what you learnt in real time. On successful completion, you’ll have the opportunity to move into a permanent role at Accenture.
Professional Development: We invest in your continuous growth through our extensive learning portal, offering curated pathways, classroom-based and self-paced courses, and on-demand resources to keep your skills sharp throughout your apprenticeship.
👀What you’ll need
To join our Consulting Degree Apprenticeship, you’ll need:
80 UCAS points or equivalent level 3 qualifications
Minimum of 5 GCSE passes, including Maths and English at grades 9-4 (A-C)
It doesn’t matter what subjects you’ve studied. What matters is your passion for business and technology and your ability to demonstrate this through your studies, extracurriculars, or work experience. Experience with PowerPoint and Excel is a plus, as is the ability to analyse data using statistical methods to uncover insights and patterns.
Our programme is built for curious minds and bold thinkers. Apprentices who thrive in our programme often share some key qualities:
A genuine curiosity about how business and technology shape the world
A strong desire to learn and grow their tech and commercial skills
The ability to adapt quickly and stay resilient in fast-paced environments
Confident communication, strong teamwork, and fresh ideas
Strong organisational skills to effectively balance work and study
If you're motivated, eager to learn, and ready to make a real impact, this could be the perfect opportunity to launch your career in consulting.
🌱 Your Development Path
Once you’ve completed your initial training, you’ll be ready to take on your first role. Project placements vary depending on business needs, and we encourage our apprentices to explore a range of opportunities.
Typical roles on this programme may include:
Project/ Programme Management (tracking and helping the management of complex projects, working alongside leadership)
Data and Analytics modelling (including financial modelling)
Process and Operating Model Design (redesigning how a business works)
Communications & Change Management (helping organisations adjust to new ways of working)
Research & Insights (using our internal benchmarks and experience, coupled with external sources to provide our teams with the newest and best perspective on issues).
Throughout your apprenticeship and beyond, you’ll be supported with ongoing training, coaching, and guidance to help you grow your skills and shape your career. You’ll also work across a variety of projects, giving you the chance to explore the breadth of what we do, apply what you are learning at university and discover where your strengths and interests lie.
On completion of your apprenticeship, you’ll be aligned to a specialised business area that reflects your ambitions. From that point on, you’ll continue to build expertise, take on more responsibility, and shape a career path that is uniquely yours.
To bring this to life, here are some examples from past/present apprentices:
Lovene joined the programme in 2022, graduated with First Class Honours in September 2025, and is now working as a Junior Enterprise Architect for an Energy client, helping implement IT strategies to achieve business goals.
Uriel joined the programme in 2023 and is now working as a Product Owner, helping a Health & Public Services client improve work processes to manage projects more effectively through an organisational transformation.
🏢 Where you’ll work
At Accenture, we value collaboration and connection. You’ll be expected to work from your assigned UK office at least three days per week, so you must live within commuting distance. Depending on project needs, you may also spend time at client sites across the UK, sometimes more than three days a week.
Expect a dynamic, hands-on environment where in-person teamwork helps you grow, build relationships, and make a meaningful impact.
Visas
Please note: Due to UK Government funding regulations, we’re unfortunately unable to sponsor work permits for our apprenticeship programmes. To be eligible, applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For further information, please refer to our visa policyhere.
📅Key Dates
The start date for the programme is September 2026. Places are offered on a first come first served basis, we encourage you to apply early. Deadline for applications is 31st December 2025
🔗 How to Apply
You can apply for one role in one location each year, so take your time choosing the best fit for you.
Step 1: Submit your Application Online
Complete and submit your application online.
Step 2: Complete the Discovery Portal
This is our online assessment designed to evaluate your strengths and skills.
It also gives you a feel for what it’s like to work at Accenture.
You’ll receive a personal feedback report – whether you pass or not.
Step 3: Interviews
If you pass the assessment, you’ll be invited to interview with us. Interviews typically include:
One interview with a recruiter
A final interview with a manager from the business.
Visit our Assessments Portal for more details on what to expect at each stage.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, colour, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected applicable law.
Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.
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