About this role
💼 The Role at a Glance Launch your tech career with a Degree Apprenticeship at one of the world’s leading consulting and technology firms. You’ll help build and deliver smart 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. Life as a Technology Apprentice As a Technology Apprentice, you’ll be at the forefront of innovation using both current and emerging technologies to help shape what’s next.
You’ll design and deliver custom-built solutions and play a hands-on role in every phase of development: from concept and coding to testing and deployment. You won’t be limited to one path. You’ll explore a wide range of roles across applications, cloud, infrastructure, AI & Data, DevOps, modern engineering, technology architecture, quality assurance, and software engineering.
With every project, you'll work in different industries, tackle new challenges, and broaden your technical expertise while discovering where your strengths and interests lie. đź§Why Join Us 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 you will receive a £2,000 completion bonus at the end of the programme. You will also have access to a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and future including: 25 days of vacation per year, plus bank holidays. 3 days paid leave per year for volunteering or charitable work of your choice. Pension plan with matched contributions from Accenture. The option to buy Accenture shares at a 15% discount through our Employee Share Purchase Plan. Elective private medical insurance (with the option to extend cover to family) including online GP access and self-referral physiotherapy.
Free eye tests and annual flu jabs. Life assurance cover. Access to app-based fitness classes and discounted gym memberships. Apps and tools to reduce stress, improve sleep, manage personal finances, and caregiving support. Confidential Employee Assistance Programme for guidance on challenges like anxiety, depression, grief, legal and financial concerns. Opportunity to join various employee societies and clubs.
Enhanced paid parental leave entitlement (subject to terms) You’ll receive a blend of structured learning, hands-on experience, and tailored apprenticeship training to help you grow into a confident technologist. From day one, you’ll be supported by mentors, coaches, and a dedicated Accenture team focused on your development and wellbeing. You will start your journey with some core training, teaching you the skills (including GenAI) that you’ll need to be a successful analyst at Accenture You will undergo role-specific training to prepare you for your first client role.
This can include delivery lifecycle, specific technologies and platforms, core programming languages, and the essential developer toolkit. You will get the opportunity to gain industry recognised accreditations in areas such as Cloud and Technology Platform certifications. You’ll get access to: Core Apprentice Training : Our core learning programme designed to help new joiners build confidence and skills across areas from delivery best practice, how to work with clients, and programme specific skills. Project-based learning : You’ll work on real challenges for real clients and with support from experienced teams, gain confidence and knowledge on the job.
Technology Exposure: Depending on your specific project, you’ll get exposure to a wide range of different technologies and systems and receive training to understand how to use as well as help implement them. Apprenticeship Training: You’ll study towards a BSc (Hons) Digital & Technology Solutions through University of East London for 3 years . You’ll have one day a week dedicated to university studies and four days working on client projects applying what you learnt in real time.
On successful completion, you’ll have the opportunity to move into a permanent role at Accenture. Professional Development: We will invest in your continuous growth through our extensive learning portal, offering curated pathways, classroom-based and self-paced courses, and on-demand resources to keep your skills sharp throughout your apprenticeship. 👀What you’ll need To join our Technology Degree Apprenticeship, you’ll need: 112 UCAS points or equivalent level 3 qualifications Minimum of 5 GCSE passes , including Maths and English at grades 9-4 (A-C) It doesn’t matter what subjects you’ve studied or whether you have followed a traditional technology pathway.
What matters most is that you have a genuine passion for technology and your ability to demonstrate this through your studies, personal projects, extracurriculars, or work experience. Curiosity, enthusiasm and willingness to learn are vital. An interest in Modern technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Cloud, Data & Analytics and Digital Transformation is beneficial. Programming experience is helpful, but not essential as we’ll support you in in building these skills along the way.
Apprentices who thrive in our programme often share some key qualities: A strong desire to learn and grow their tech and commercial skills The ability to adapt quickly and stay resilient in fast-paced environments Confident communication, strong teamwork, and fresh perspectives A curiosity about AI-assisted coding tools and an interest in how they’re changing the way software gets built Strong organisational skills to effectively balance work and study If you're motivated, eager to learn, and ready to make a real impact, this could be the perfect opportunity to launch your career in tech.