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Key figures
- BrightStart apprentices in Deloitte UK's 2026 early careers intake
- 182
- Source: Deloitte UK press release, 1 September 2026 (opens in a new tab)
- UK locations where 2026 early careers starters are based (44% outside London)
- 21
- Source: Deloitte UK press release, 1 September 2026 (opens in a new tab)
- Deloitte's place in the 2026 Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers list
- 6th
- Source: Deloitte UK press release, 1 September 2026 (opens in a new tab)
- Range of BrightStart apprenticeship levels, up to 48-month ACA routes
- Level 3–7
- Source: Deloitte UK careers (opens in a new tab)
Overview
Deloitte UK calls its school and college leaver programmes BrightStart. It has apprenticeships in every major part of the business, from a Level 3 business admin apprenticeship to Level 7 accountancy apprenticeships that include the ACA qualification.
Tech is a big part of it. Deloitte offers a Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions apprenticeship with a BSc (Hons), a Level 4 data analyst apprenticeship and a project management degree apprenticeship.
How big is it?
In September 2026 Deloitte said it was welcoming more than 1,500 early careers starters that year, including 182 BrightStart apprentices. They’re based across 21 UK locations, and 44% (590 people) are starting outside London. Deloitte said it came sixth in the 2026 Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers list.
Levels and qualifications
| Route | Level | Length / qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | 3 | Entry-level route in internal teams |
| Accounting Technician | 4 | AAT |
| CIMA Cert BA, Data Analyst | 4 | CIMA certificate (CIMA route) |
| Digital and Technology Solutions | 6 | BSc (Hons); 36 months in advisory |
| Project Manager | 4 then 6 | BSc (Hons) and APM PMQ |
| Accountancy Professional | 7 | 48 months, ICAEW ACA |
| ICAS (Scotland) | – | 48 months, ICAS CA |
Where you can train
It depends where you are in the UK. The ICAS chartered accountancy route is only in Scotland, and there’s a separate set of degree apprenticeships based in Belfast.
What they do
Deloitte UK provides audit and assurance, advisory, consulting and tax services. Its careers site groups its BrightStart apprenticeships by these business areas, plus its internal "enabling functions".
Apprenticeships they offer
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Business Administration Apprenticeship (entry level)
Enabling functions
Level 3.
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Accounting Technician Apprenticeship (entry level)
Enabling functions
Level 4, with the AAT qualification.
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CIMA Cert BA and Data Analyst apprenticeships
Advisory
Both at Level 4. The CIMA Cert BA route includes the CIMA certificate.
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Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Apprenticeship
Advisory and Consulting
Level 6, leading to a BSc (Hons) in Digital and Technology Solutions. The advisory route is listed as 36 months.
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Project Manager Degree Apprenticeship
Consulting
Starts with the Level 4 Associate Project Manager apprenticeship and a Certificate in Project Management, then continues to Level 6 with a BSc (Hons) and the APM PMQ.
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Senior Risk and Compliance Specialist Apprenticeship
Advisory and Enabling functions
Level 6. Deloitte says apprentices first complete an ICA Advanced Certificate, then an ICA Diploma in a specialist area.
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Accountancy Professional and Accounting apprenticeships
Audit and Assurance, and Advisory
Level 7, 48 months, including the ICAEW ACA professional qualification. Level 7 is not a degree; we group Levels 6–7 together on this site.
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ICAS route (Chartered Accountant)
Audit and Assurance, Scotland only
48 months, including the ICAS CA qualification.
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Belfast apprenticeships
Consulting, Northern Ireland
Degree routes in Business Technology, Computer Systems, and Accounting and Management (BSc Hons).
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Tax Consulting BrightStart
Tax
Starts with client work and internal training. Deloitte says later routes may include programmes leading to ATT, ACA, ICAS or CTA qualifications.
Career areas
Entry requirements
We have not found entry requirements published in a form we can verify for this employer. They usually vary by programme, so check each role's details on the official site.
Our tips for Deloitte UK
- Deloitte's programmes vary a lot between business areas and nations. Check the one you want runs where you live: the ICAS route is Scotland only, and some degree routes are in Belfast.
- Look at which professional qualification each route leads to (like AAT, ACA, CIMA or ICAS), not just the level.
- Deloitte groups programmes by business area. Read up on what each area does first, and it'll be much easier to choose between routes that sound similar.
Summary
- Deloitte calls its school and college leaver programmes BrightStart, and took on 182 BrightStart apprentices in 2026.
- Apprenticeships go from Level 3 business admin to 48-month Level 7 accountancy routes with the ACA or ICAS CA.
- Tech routes include a Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions degree apprenticeship and a Level 4 data analyst apprenticeship.
- Some routes depend on where you live, like the Scotland-only ICAS route and the degree routes in Belfast.
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Questions about Deloitte UK apprenticeships
What is Deloitte BrightStart?
BrightStart is Deloitte's name for its school and college leaver apprenticeships. It took on 182 BrightStart apprentices in its 2026 intake.
What levels are Deloitte apprenticeships?
From Level 3 business administration up to Level 7 accountancy routes, which take 48 months and include the ICAEW ACA. There's also a Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions degree apprenticeship.
Does Deloitte do apprenticeships in Scotland and Northern Ireland?
Yes. There's a Scotland-only ICAS route to the CA qualification, and degree routes in Belfast. See our guides to Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Are Deloitte apprenticeships only in London?
No. Its 2026 early careers starters are based in 21 UK locations, and 44% are outside London.
Sources and review
Last reviewed . Details can change after this date, so check the official source before you rely on them.
- Career development (opens in a new tab)
- Deloitte opens doors for 1,500 new graduates, apprentices and early careers talent (opens in a new tab) Published 1 September 2026. Used for intake and ranking figures only.