What we look for
We are looking for ambitious graduates with strong academic records and a genuine
interest and awareness of us, BDO Stoy Hayward. We also look for leadership qualities
and commercial awareness, as well as personalities.
We assess all candidates on the following criteria:
Our online application process allows us to see how you’ve performed in all
of these areas – quickly.
As a general rule though, successful applicants are expected to match our academic
entry requirements.
Entry requirements
Applicants must have the following to apply to the graduate scheme:
- grade B in Maths and English at GCSE/ Scottish Standards or equivalent*
- 280 UCAS points or equivalent** (excluding General Studies) - received or predicted
*If you have studied alternative academics, we will accept the equivalent in
accumulated grades to UCAS points.
**If you have studied alternative academics, we will accept the equivalent in
accumulated grades to UCAS points.
Extenuating circumstances
Our research shows there’s a marked correlation between good academic qualifications
and success in professional exams. This is why we request that applicants meet our
academic requirements. If you have extenuating circumstances that affected your
grades, please detail this on your application form for us to review.
Work permits
BDO Stoy Hayward welcomes graduate applications from international candidates who
require a work permit. If you do require a work permit, our immigration lawyers
will first review your circumstances to advise on the likelihood of success of a
work permit application. Work permits issued will be employer specific and will
allow you to work for BDO Stoy Hayward in the UK for five years.
If our immigration lawyers advise that a work permit is likely to be issued, we will
pursue a work permit application on your behalf – should you meet the criteria of
every stage of our selection process. If our immigration lawyers advise that a work
permit is unlikely to be issued, we will confirm this with you and your application
will not be accepted. Our immigration lawyers’ advice in this regard will
be final.
Please note our selection process involves attendance at a first round interview
and a subsequent assessment event. Candidates are required to make themselves available
to attend these recruitment selection events at a UK office. Travel expenses will
be reimbursed to a maximum of £100.
As competition for these opportunities is intense we encourage you to apply as soon
as possible.
Degree disciplines
We require a minimum of a 2:1 Honours degree, obtained or predicted. Please note
that some service lines require a specific degree subject.
Please read the table below to ensure that you meet the relevant academic requirements
for the service line for which you wish to apply.
|
Business Line |
UCAS Points |
Degree (Hons) |
Discipline |
|
Business Assurance |
22/280 |
2:1 |
any |
|
Business Restructuring |
22/280 |
2:1 |
any |
|
Forensic Services – Forensic Accounting |
22/280 |
2:1 |
any |
|
Forensic Services – Risk Advisory Services – Technology Risk Consulting |
22/280 |
2:1 |
any |
|
Forensic Services – Tax Investigations |
22/280 |
2:1 |
any |
|
Forensic Services – Technology Forensics |
22/280 |
2:1 |
IT or Computer Related |
|
Management Consulting |
22/280 |
2:1 |
any |
|
Tax |
22/280 |
2:1 |
any |
If you do not meet these requirements due to mitigating circumstances and still wish
to apply, you can submit an online application. You will be asked to detail your
mitigating circumstances within your application. Applications will be assessed
by a member of the BDO Stoy Hayward resourcing team. All mitigating circumstances
must be backed up by an official letter e.g. from a head teacher, university tutor
or doctor.
Competencies
In addition to our academic requirements, we expect you to display key competencies
throughout the recruitment process. The competencies we assess reflect the skills
and behaviours we believe you will need to demonstrate, if you join us. Competencies
assessed include:
- Communication – listening skills; communicating clearly; communication style
- Project delivery – planning; executing and service quality
- Teamwork – developing working relationships; influencing skills
- Problem solving – decision making; initiative; motivating.