Manchester Consulting Graduate Programme 2027 - 2028

Accenture

Salary undisclosed

ManchesterFull-timeOn-siteIntermediate

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💼 The Role at a Glance

Join our award-winning Consulting Graduate Programme and help some of the world’s most influential organisations tackle their biggest challenges. As a Consulting Analyst, 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 Analyst

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.

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🧭 Why join us & what we offer:

We’re proud to be one of the World’s Best Workplaces™, with a culture built on care, inclusion and shared success. You’ll work with diverse teams, grow quickly, and be supported every step of the way. Whether it’s embedding 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 have a starting salary of £36,400 per year, plus a £7,200 signing bonus (subject to terms).

Our rewards and benefits include:

30 days of vacation per year, plus bank holidays.
Three days leave per year for volunteering or charitable work of your choice.
Pension plan with matched contributions from Accenture.
Opportunity to buy Accenture shares at a 15% discount through the Employee Share Purchase Plan.
Elective private medical insurance (extend cover to family, including online GP appointments and self-referral physiotherapy treatments).
Free eye tests and annual flu jabs.
Life assurance.
Access to app-based fitness classes and discounts on gyms.
Apps and tools to reduce stress, improve sleep, manage personal finances, and get caregiving support.
Enhanced maternity paid leave entitlement for eligible people, and shared parental leave and adoption leave.
Confidential Employee Assistance Programme for guidance on challenges like anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, or legal and financial concerns.
Giving your career the best possible start by joining an award-winning graduate programme at one of the world’s largest consulting and technology firms.

Key Responsibilities

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.
Opportunities to specialise in areas such as digital transformation, strategy, sustainability, or tech enablement.
Access to certifications, workshops, hackathons, and more.

👀 What you’ll need:

You’ll need to have obtained (or be on track to obtain) a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university by your start date. We accept applications for this programme from all degree disciplines.

Graduates who tend to excel on this programme:

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.

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.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Throughout your graduate programme and beyond, you’ll be supported with training, career coaching and guidance to help you progress in your career. In your first 12 months, you’ll work on a variety of client projects to explore the full breadth of what we do, helping you discover where your strengths and interests lie.

After your first year, you’ll specialise in either an industry, such as Financial Services, Resources or Health & Public Sector, or a function, such as Change Management, Technology Strategy or Innovation.

To bring this to life, here are some real examples from recent Consulting Graduates:

Megan joined the programme in 2025 and currently serves as a Delivery Lead, contributing to Migration Readiness across Savings and Mortgages as part of an integration for a major global financial services client. She also co-leads the Women in Financial Services (WIFS) Network, driving client and industry collaboration, strengthening internal community engagement, and aligning strategically with Accenture’s reinvention ambition.
Sachin joined the programme in 2022 and is now a Consultant within Accenture’s UKIA Energy Practice. He led the successful implementation of an AI tool within the HR space for a major oil & gas client, driving significant cost savings by streamlining human tasks and optimising operational efficiency, supporting the client in achieving its overarching transformation strategy.
Victoria joined the programme in 2022 and is now a Consultant within Accenture’s Health & Public Services practice. She is a Delivery Lead on a large healthcare provider AI innovation programme, overseeing governance and collaboration across teams to accelerate the development and deployment of AI agents that reduce administrative burden and free up staff time for higher-value activities. Victoria also co-leads Accenture's Non-Profit UK volunteer community, enabling employees to apply their skills to projects that deliver positive social impact.

📅 Key Dates:

We don’t post application deadlines as we will close the application window once we receive enough applications, so apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Interviews typically begin in October and run through to the New Year. Due to high volume of applications, this may take some time, but you will receive regular updates on your application status.
Start dates available from September 2027 through to August 2028 and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to availability.

Benefits

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 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. These typically include:

One interview with a recruiter
One interview with a manager from the business area you applied to

Step 3: Learn more about the process

Visit our Assessments Portal for more details on what to expect at each stage.

Visa Policy:

Please read our visa policy for more information regarding the minimum salary requirements set by the UK authorities (UKVI) for this programme.

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 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.

Benefits

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 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. These typically include: One interview with a recruiter One interview with a manager from the business area you applied to Step 3: Learn more about the process Visit our Assessments Portal for more details on what to expect at each stage. Visa Policy: Please read our visa policy for more information regarding the minimum salary requirements set by the UK authorities (UKVI) for this programme. 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 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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