Description
The Role at a Glance
Kickstart your consulting career with a degree apprenticeship at one of the world’s leading consulting and technology firms. As a Consulting Apprentice, you’ll contribute to business transformation, Reinvention and AI-enabled work, while building the delivery, relationship, industry and technology skills needed to become a trusted business advisor.
Life as a Consulting Apprentice: Collaborate with leading clients and high-performing Accenture teams to solve complex business challenges and deliver meaningful results.
- Work on transformational projects involving technology, operations, strategy and change.
- Analyse data to uncover insights and support evidence-based decision-making.
- Support the design and implementation of business processes and customer journeys.
- Get involved in areas like change management, tech delivery, digital innovation and more.
- Use AI and emerging technologies responsibly to help clients solve problems and create innovative solutions.
- Contribute positively to an inclusive team and wider Analyst community, supporting colleagues and sharing feedback and learning.
- Be part of a thriving early careers community, with continuous learning and development opportunities designed to help you grow, build confidence and succeed throughout your career journey.
Why Join Us
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 £28,938 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 develop core consulting skills including foundational knowledge and application of AI through completion of our award-winning Analyst "Runway" training programme, giving you the confidence and capabilities to succeed as your career evolves.
- 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) Project Manager 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:* 112 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 that are looking for a challenge. Apprentices who thrive in our programme often share some key qualities:* Have an innate passion for exploring how business and technology shape the future.
- Excel in fast-moving, ever-evolving environments where no two days are the same.
- Engage and inspire others through clear, confident spoken and written communication.
- Bring a collaborative spirit and a can-do mindset, tackling challenges with sharp problem-solving skills.
- Confidently present ideas and build strong connections with stakeholders.
- Bring a learning mindset, actively seeking feedback and using it to adapt and improve.
- Comfortable using AI tools to support planning, reporting and day-to-day work, with good judgement about checking the outputs
- Strong organisational skills to effectively balance work and study.
If you're motivated to work hard, 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).
- Business Analysis & Requirements Management (understanding business needs, defining requirements, and bridging the gap between business and technology teams)
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 have the opportunity to 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.
Towards the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll be aligned to a specific 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:* Yana joined the programme in 2023 and graduated with First Class Honours in September 2026. She now works as an AI Value Consultant, helping clients across the utilities, energy and nuclear sectors use AI to transform the way they work and deliver better business outcomes.
- Tymon joined the programme in 2025 and currently works as a Business Analyst, supporting clients across the utilities, energy and nuclear sectors. He works on projects that help clients improve how they manage their assets and business operations.
- Ryan joined the programme in 2025 and uses AI and automation tools, including Claude Code and Power Automate, to make project processes more efficient for clients across the energy and utilities sectors.
Where you’ll work
Accenture values collaboration, bringing people together at least three times a week at client sites or one of our UK offices. You will be required to be in your assigned office for a minimum of three days per week and must live within commuting distance to make this possible. Project work may also take you to client sites across the UK, sometimes more than three days a week, depending on business needs.
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.
Key Dates
The start date for the programme is September 2027. Applications close on 30th November 2026, although we may close applications earlier if the role is filled, so we encourage early applications.
Please note that successful candidates must be available for the full induction and training period from the programme start date until early October. This is an important part of your onboarding experience, helping you build the skills, knowledge and connections needed to get started successfully. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate annual leave during this period.
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: 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 2: 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.### About Accenture
Accenture helps the world’s leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the power of AI to create value at speed for organizations across industries. Our strategy is to be the reinvention partner of choice for our clients and lead in the safe, widespread adoption of AI, and to be the most client-focused, AI-enabled, great place to work in the world. We bring together the talent of our approximately 799,000 people with proprietary assets and platforms, deep process and industry expertise, and leading ecosystem relationships to deliver end-to-end solutions and measurable outcomes at scale. Through our Reinvention Services, we offer broad expertise across Cybersecurity, Digital Core, Finance, Industry and Enterprise, Song, Supply Chain and Engineering, and Talent, with advanced capabilities in AI and Data, Industry and Process, and Technology. We serve approximately 9,000 clients and generated approximately $70 billion in FY25 revenue. Visit us at accenture.com.
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