Audit Industrial Placement Year Student

Are you a university student looking to gain valuable, hands-on experience in accountancy and audit? At Kreston Reeves, our Audit Industrial Placement offers you the opportunity to put your studies into practice, develop new skills and discover what a career in professional services could look like.

As part of our Audit team, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals, gain exposure to a diverse range of clients and play a part in helping businesses and organisations understand their financial performance. You’ll be supported by colleagues who are keen to share their knowledge, help you develop your confidence and give you an insight into life at a leading accountancy firm.

During your placement, you’ll gain practical experience across a range of audit activities, working with colleagues to deliver a high-quality service to our clients. You’ll have the opportunity to understand how businesses operate, review financial information and develop your commercial awareness.

You’ll also have the opportunity to build relationships with colleagues and clients, develop your communication and organisational skills, and take on increasing responsibility as your knowledge grows.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated university student who is keen to learn, ready to get involved and interested in developing a career in audit and accountancy.

You’ll be someone who enjoys working with numbers, has a good eye for detail and takes pride in producing accurate work. You’ll also have strong communication and organisational skills, a proactive approach to problem solving and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

We're looking for graduates who meet the following criteria:

By joining us you can expect:

Financial Wellbeing – competitive starting salary which increases as you progress through the training programme and pass exams; contributory pension scheme; life assurance; Medicash plan; and income protection.

Leave – 20.5 days’ annual leave, and opportunity to buy up to 5 days' holiday.

Mental Wellbeing – employee assistance programme and counselling.

Physical Wellbeing – Bupa PMI/Medicash hospital treatment insurance; critical Illness insurance; health assessment and annual flu jab.

CSR – 1 extra day off for volunteering; give as you earn; opportunities to support our commitment to charitable causes.

Travel – cycle to work scheme; travel insurance; interest-free season ticket loan (London only); interest-free car/or motorbike loan.

Recognition – monthly nominations for financial awards based on our values; fair and transparent meritocracy.

Development – continuous support and development with clearly-mapped progression routes; access to internal and external training courses; paid professional subscriptions.

Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging – inclusive work environment; family-friendly policies; childcare vouchers.

We have so much to offer you, join us and kick-start your career!

Kreston Reeves is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering a diverse, fair and inclusive culture. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for our roles and equal consideration will be given to every application.