At BDO Stoy Hayward, every day prepares you for the next. We try to make training as flexible and relevant as we can for all trainees. And we believe there’s no substitute for first-hand experience.

Getting to that position means starting out on the right foot. People do find that certain areas suit their interests and skills more than others. To help you make that choice, we have included relevant information within this section. Please take some time studying this information as it can be really useful in making that choice.

The Business Area section of the site gives an insight into the kind of work in which each department is involved. The 'training programmes' section details the training each business area entails. And to help you reach your decision there are profiles of people who have recently gone through training at BDO Stoy Hayward.

At BDO Stoy Hayward, we can offer you a fulfilling future. Wherever you join us, we try to make training as flexible and productive as possible, setting you up for a life-long career.

Training is a two-way street. It improves your capabilities and prospects, but it also benefits the firm. We place great emphasis on training, improving your skills and developing your potential wherever we can.

Induction

Our induction courses set you on your way. They’re an overall introduction to our business, as well as a chance to meet your fellow trainees. Friendships and internal networks are an important part of life here, and this is where it all starts. From this point learning becomes a mix of practical client experience, tailored training and development programmes and study towards your professional qualification.

Support

From the start, you’ll be guided and supported by fellow Trainees and the Management Team. Their role is to help you settle in during your first few months, extend yourself and reach your full potential throughout your training contract.

Training

You’ll attend external classes for your professional training, but we make sure you have all the study and revision time you need, as well as in-house support and extra tuition if you want it. Our results are excellent.