Accountancy and advisory firm BDO has welcomed 53 new trainees across its North West offices in Manchester and Liverpool – and 600 nationally.

The trainees, which join the firm’s 8,000 strong workforce across its four core business areas – audit, tax, deals and consulting, risk & outsourcing – are a combination of school leaver apprentices, university graduates and students undertaking a 12-month industrial placement.

In their first week, the trainees are attending a two-day induction at Wembley Stadium where they’ll gain insight into the firm’s culture and values, while also having the opportunity to network and collaborate with their new colleagues.