About this role
Please note: This Graduate Programme is specifically for candidates available to commence in Autumn 2027. BDO’s Business Restructuring Graduate Programme is designed for graduates who wish to build a career in corporate turnaround and restructuring, helping distressed businesses stabilise, preserve value and implement recovery solutions. The role involves supporting delivery of formal insolvency processes such as receiverships, liquidations, examinerships, and SCARPs. Graduates will get the opportunity to work on restructuring advisory engagements focused on performance improvement, restructuring plans, devising enforcement strategies for lenders, and not solely formal insolvency. From the outset, you will be trusted with meaningful responsibilities while receiving the training, mentoring, and support needed to help you grow professionally. As you progress you will developer strong client relationship skills, gain practical experience delivering on business restructuring engagements and develop commercial judgment, structured problem-solving, attention to detail, resilience, and teamwork skills. This programme offers an excellent foundation for graduates looking to develop a long-term career in turnaround and restructuring or later move into industry. Our dedicated Business Restructuring team works across a diverse range of industries, including Asset Management, Hospitality, Financial Services, Retail, Construction and Real Estate, Aviation, Telecommunications, Media and Technology, Charities, Non-Profit Organisations, and Banking and Insurance. Graduates will also get the opportunity to work on cross boarding restructuring and formal insolvency processes, working with other firms within the BDO International Network. Supporting the receivership / liquidation team with gathering relevant information for reporting to clients Contribute to drafting business plans, information memoranda, and other strategic business reports. Assist in the negotiation of asset sales during liquidations, receiverships, and examinerships. Support the identification, resolution, and escalation of commercial issues as necessary. Assist in preparing restructuring proposals, including detailed financial projections. Provide hands-on support on formal insolvency appointments and compliance-heavy casework, while learning statutory and process requirements. Develop and analyse financial forecasts to evaluate business performance, identify risks, and support strategic decision-making. Review and conduct due diligence on business plans to ensure feasibility, accuracy, and alignment with client objectives. Assist in corporate restructuring, reorganisation, including due diligence, identification of opportunities, and facilitating smooth transitions. Perform other ad hoc duties and responsibilities as required. Handling sensitive stakeholder situations with professionalism and discretion Submitting statutory returns / payments in accordance with legal requirements. Complete regular financial monitoring for clients and ensure funds are utilised correctly. Completing weekly / monthly reporting obligations to clients as per agreed timelines. Review information analytics to facilitate case strategy and fulfil reporting requirements Report to senior members of staff on a regular basis to assist with weekly case reviews. Liaise with clients, legal professionals, statutory bodies and relevant stakeholders.