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Audit & Assurance Placement Programme - August 2025

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Accounting & Tax
  • Southampton

AI generated summary

  • You should be motivated, on track for a 2:2 degree, quick to learn, confident with numbers, and possess strong communication skills to explain financial info clearly.
  • You will explore Audit during a 12-month placement, gaining skills and insights to assess your fit for a graduate career, with ongoing training and potential progression to a Graduate Programme.

Requirements

  • We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals who enjoy a challenge and we welcome applicants who are on course to achieve a minimum of a 2:2 undergraduate degree in any discipline.
  • It’s important that students can grasp new subjects quickly.
  • You don’t have to be a maths genius but it’s important you are confident with numbers and have good attention to detail.
  • You’ll often need to explain complex financial information, so you’ll also need excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • During the 12-month University placement you will have the opportunity to explore Audit.
  • The placement programme will give you the opportunity to learn about Audit with the long-term aspiration to enable you to decide if this is the field you would like to start a graduate career in.
  • At the end of the programme both you and Menzies LLP will decide on whether a place on the Graduate Programme is going to happen.
  • If the decision is made to progress, then you will be given a choice of going onto either the Menzies ATT/CTA or ACA Graduate Trainee programme.
  • Ongoing training & development is provided throughout your Menzies career as we are passionate about our people and ensuring they are continuously gaining new skills and expertise.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Audit & Assurance Placement Programme?

The placement is for 12 months and starts in the summer of 2025.

What type of students are eligible to apply for this placement?

We are looking for talented 2nd year university students studying Accounting & Finance who are passionate about pursuing a career in this field.

Where is the placement located?

The placement is based at our Solent office.

What are the academic requirements for applicants?

Applicants should be on course to achieve a minimum of a 2:2 undergraduate degree in any discipline.

Will there be opportunities for career progression after the placement?

Yes, at the end of the programme, both you and Menzies LLP will decide if a place on the Graduate Programme will be offered, which includes options like the Menzies ATT/CTA or ACA Graduate Trainee programme.

What skills are important for this role?

Important skills include the ability to grasp new subjects quickly, confidence with numbers, good attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What employee benefits does Menzies LLP offer?

Benefits include an agile working policy, dress for your day policy, 23.5 days holiday plus bank holidays, structured career development plans, CSR programs, social events, and an Employee Assistance Program.

How does Menzies LLP support diversity and inclusion?

Menzies LLP believes in empowering individuals from all backgrounds to thrive in their careers and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team.

What should I do if I don’t hear back about my application?

Due to the large volume of applications, responses may take time, but every application is reviewed by a member of the Talent Acquisition team against the set criteria.

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Accounting
Industry
201-500
Employees
1912
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Menzies LLP is a mid-tier full service accountancy firm headquartered out of London with regional offices in Surrey, Hampshire, Hertfordshire and Cardiff with a global reach through our HLB network. Brighter Thinking is how we sum up the difference we make to our clients. It’s our finance and accounting expertise, combined with strategic commercial thinking. It’s a promise to add real value across all areas of your business - to go further than just balancing the books. We will understand your business via our in-depth sector knowledge and use a consultancy-led approach to challenge your objectives and guide your business growth. Our insights might cover HR or international issues, sector regulate, or clients and markets - anything that will help your business succeed.