The Accenture Graduate Scheme covers four tracks — Consulting, Strategy, Software Engineering and Operations — and its 2026/27 intake opened on 25 September 2026. Check Accenture’s official UK graduates page for current tracks and closing dates, since these can change. Compare Accenture with Capgemini or browse the full Graduate Scheme hub.
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At a glance
Accenture’s 2027 graduate intake opened on 25 September 2026. Check the official Accenture UK graduates page for the current list of tracks and closing dates, because they can change.
Tracks (our page covers): Consulting, Strategy, Software Engineering, Operations. Accenture’s other regional pages also list AI and Data and Cyber Security, so confirm which are open in the UK.
Application: online, followed by an online assessment and interviews. Accenture states the assessment is one part of hiring and does not replace interviews.
Pay: reported figures below, not official.
How to Apply for Accenture Graduate Scheme
Accenture does not publish a full UK stage-by-stage guide, so the steps below combine its official wording with what applicants commonly report. Expect an online application, an online assessment, a video or live interview, and a final interview or assessment day. The order and format can differ by track.
- Online Application — via Accenture’s Headstart platform: profile, academic background, work experience, achievements.
- Online Tests — a timed online assessment, usually completed in one sitting within about 72 hours of the invitation. Most take roughly 30 to 90 minutes and are scored automatically; some may use AI-enabled features.
- Video Interview — commonly reported as pre-recorded competency and motivational questions.
- Final Stage — commonly reported as a half-day, virtual or in-person session. The exact format varies by track, so rely on your invitation email.
The 2026/27 programme opened on 25 September 2026; interviews are commonly reported to run from November into spring.
Source: Bright Network, Accenture Consulting Graduate Programme
How to Prepare for the Accenture Graduate Process
Start with your track: read the role description on the Accenture UK graduates page and match your examples to it. Practise the online assessment somewhere quiet, since it is timed and runs in one sitting. For interviews, prepare two or three examples that show teamwork, problem solving and learning quickly, and be ready to explain why you want Accenture rather than another firm. If you are comparing consulting routes, our Capgemini graduate scheme guide is a useful next read.
Write your own cover letter for the pathway you choose, and make your CV readable with our ATS-friendly resume guide.
Accenture Graduate Scheme Salary and Eligibility
The figures below are reported estimates from Glassdoor, not Accenture’s official numbers. Offers vary by track and location, so confirm your own in the offer letter.
- Operations Programme: £34,500 + £5,000 signing bonus
- Consulting & Software Engineering Programmes: £35,190 + £10,000 signing bonus
Source: Glassdoor, Accenture Graduate Program salaries.
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Accenture Programme Structure
Accenture’s graduate programme splits into four tracks — Consulting, Strategy, Software Engineering and Operations — and each is recruited separately, so your choice of track shapes the role you apply for and your starting pay band. Check the official Accenture UK graduates page for which tracks are open.
Locations
Accenture UK graduate roles run across London (UK HQ, 30 Fenchurch Street), Manchester, Newcastle, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Leeds — many programmes recruit across several of these cities at once. (Source: Caseinterview, Accenture Office Locations)
What Accenture Graduate Pay Looks Like Next to the Market
£35,190 plus a £10,000 signing bonus for Consulting and Software Engineering compares with an average of £42,352 at EY in London (Glassdoor), though Accenture’s bonus narrows the gap in year one. See our EY Graduate Scheme page for the full Big Four comparison, or run your own numbers through the Paycheck Calculator.
Benefits
3 paid days/year for volunteering, matched pension contributions, and the option to buy Accenture shares at a 15% discount through the Employee Share Purchase Plan.
Application Deadlines 2027
Applications opened on 25 September 2026 for the 2026/27 intake. Interviews are commonly reported to begin in November and continue into spring. Applying early is generally sensible, but check the official page for closing dates before you plan.
Which Accenture graduate tracks pay the most?
Consulting and Software Engineering, at £35,190 + £10,000 signing bonus, versus £34,500 + £5,000 for Operations.
What’s on the Accenture online test?
A timed online assessment, usually completed in one sitting within about 72 hours. Most take roughly 30 to 90 minutes and are scored automatically.
What is the final stage of the Accenture graduate process?
Applicants commonly report a half-day virtual or in-person session. Accenture does not publish a UK stage-by-stage guide, so the format can vary by track and you should rely on your invitation email.
When do Accenture graduate applications open?
They opened on 25 September 2026 for the 2026/27 intake.
Which UK cities have Accenture graduate roles?
London, Manchester, Newcastle, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Leeds.
Can I choose which Accenture track I apply to?
Yes — Consulting, Strategy, Software Engineering and Operations are recruited separately, so pick the track that matches your interests before applying.
How long do I have to complete the online assessment?
Typically within about 72 hours of the invitation, completed in one sitting. Most take roughly 30 to 90 minutes.
