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.
Launch your tech career with a Software Engineering placement at one of the world’s leading consulting and technology firms. You’ll help build and deliver smart tech solutions – from custom apps to full-scale platforms. You’ll get hands-on with the latest tools, help clients bring their ideas to life, and explore exciting new technologies.
As part of the team, you’ll use your coding skills to design and develop applications and play a key role in identifying and fixing security risks to keep systems safe from cyber threats.
As a Software Engineering Intern, you'll work alongside multidisciplinary teams to help organisations solve complex challenges through technology. Combining creativity, problem-solving, and technical expertise, you'll help turn ideas into digital products and solutions that create value for clients and their customers.
No two projects are the same. You could be developing cloud-based platforms, enhancing digital experiences, improving business processes through automation, or helping organisations adopt emerging technologies. Along the way, you'll collaborate with talented colleagues across Accenture, gain exposure to different industries, and see first-hand how technology can drive meaningful change at scale.
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 designed to help you build the skills, confidence, and experience to thrive in a technology career, combining structured learning, tailored training, and practical experience from day one.
You'll be part of a collaborative community of engineers, mentors, and technology leaders who are invested in your success. As you grow your technical expertise, you'll also develop the problem-solving, communication, and consulting skills that will help you succeed in an increasingly digital world.
Whether you're passionate about cloud, AI, cybersecurity, software engineering, or emerging technologies, you'll have the opportunity to explore different areas, broaden your perspective, and discover where your interests and strengths can take you.
This is more than a placement. It's an opportunity to learn from industry experts, build valuable professional networks, gain recognised credentials, and lay the foundations for a successful career in technology.
You’ll get access to:
To join our Software Engineering industrial placement scheme, you’ll need to be studying at a UK university on a Bachelor’s degree or Integrated Masters that includes a credit-bearing placement year. We’re looking for students in the penultimate year studying Computer Science, IT, or a tech-related subject. We also welcome students from Maths, Science, or Engineering backgrounds. You should also be confident coding in at least one major programming language and excited to expand your skills even further.
If you're curious, motivated, and ready to make a real impact, this could be the perfect next step in your journey.
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. For this programme roles may typically 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 tech, and discover where your strengths and passions lie.
By the end of the scheme, you’ll walk away with valuable experience, in-demand skills and hopefully, an offer to join us when you graduate.
To bring this to life, here are some examples from previous Software Engineering interns, who rejoined us on our graduate programme:
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, and you’ll work with us for twelve months. Applications close on 30 November 2026, although we may close applications earlier if the role is filled, so we encourage early applications.
You can only apply for one role in one location each year, so take your time choosing the best fit for you. After completing the initial application form, these are the steps you can expect to take:
Step 1: Complete your Online Assessments
Step 2: Interviews
If you pass the assessment, you’ll be invited to interview with us. These typically include:
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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