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 organisations 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.
Kickstart your career with a placement at one of the world’s leading consulting and technology firms. As a Consulting Intern, 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.
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 have access to a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and future:
Get ready to grow fast. This placement is your launchpad combining structured learning, immersive hands-on experience, and tailored training to help you grow into a confident, capable consultant.
From day one, you’ll be part of a vibrant, collaborative community of analysts, consultants, mentors, and leaders who are genuinely invested in your success. You’ll sharpen your consulting and digital skills and develop your strategic thinking.
At Accenture, we work across industries and business functions, you’ll gain exposure to a wide range of challenges and technologies. You’ll collaborate with experts, tackle real-world problems, and use cutting-edge tools that support both your current role and your long-term career ambitions.
This is more than a placement; it’s your gateway to becoming a trusted client advisor and future innovator.
You’ll get access to:
To join our industrial placement scheme, you’ll need to be studying at a UK university on a bachelor’s degree that includes a credit-bearing placement year and currently be in the penultimate year of your course.
We welcome applications from all degree disciplines and are excited to see how your academic journey has helped you develop the skills we’re looking for. While we value strong academic performance, we don’t set minimum grade requirements, we’re more interested in your potential, mindset, and motivation.
Our programme is built for curious minds and bold thinkers.
Once you’ve completed your initial training, you’ll be ready to take on your first role. Project placements vary based on business needs, and we encourage interns to explore a wide range of opportunities to discover what excites them most. Typical roles on this programme may include:
Throughout your placement, you’ll be supported with ongoing training, coaching, and guidance to help you grow your skills and shape your career. You’ll have the opportunity to work on a mix of projects each offering a chance to apply your university learning, explore different areas of consulting, and discover where your strengths and passions lie.
By the end of the scheme, you'll leave with valuable experience, in-demand skills and the opportunity to be considered for a graduate role with us.
To bring this to life, here are a few examples from previous Consulting 12 Month Interns, who rejoined Accenture as Graduates:
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.
The start date for the programme is September 2027. Deadline for applications is 30th November, 2026, although we may close applications earlier if the role is filled, so we encourage early applications.
You can apply for one role in one location each year, so take your time choosing the best fit for you.
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 by 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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