London Accounts & Outsourcing Placement (13-month)

Saffery Champness; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm is offering a 13-month accountancy placement in London for penultimate year university students studying Accounting. This role provides a chance to work within a team that services high-profile clients in sports and entertainment. Candidates must have a 2:1 expected in their degree and will gain hands-on experience with tasks like bookkeeping and accounting, using software like Xero. The position also offers mentorship and opportunities for future training contracts.

Benefits

Competitive salary and paid overtime

Generous annual leave and flexible work arrangements

Contributory pension plan (5% salary match)

Qualifications

• Penultimate year university student studying Accounting.
• Excited to work with high-profile clients.
• Eager to gain hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the team in bookkeeping and accounting tasks.
• Process transactions using Xero and other software.
• Assist in preparing VAT returns.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounting

VAT knowledge

Xero software

Education

2:1 expected in an Accounting degree

Minimum 120 UCAS points

Minimum 6 (B) in GCSE Maths and English

Job description

A leading accountancy firm is offering a 13-month accountancy placement in London for penultimate year university students studying Accounting. This role provides a chance to work within a team that services high-profile clients in sports and entertainment. Candidates must have a 2:1 expected in their degree and will gain hands-on experience with tasks like bookkeeping and accounting, using software like Xero. The position also offers mentorship and opportunities for future training contracts.