12 Month Industrial Placement - September 2027 Start

Bishop Fleming Chartered Accountants; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Bishop Fleming is a dynamic audit, accounting, tax and advisory business. Our placement programme offers an award-winning environment with growth plans and hands-on audit exposure. Students gain valuable workplace experience within a forward-thinking firm that supports ACA/CTA progression.

If you’re enthusiastic, you’ll join our Audit team and work with diverse clients on audit and accounting projects, with mentoring and clear progression paths during and after the placement.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate strong communication skills with clients and team members.
• On track to achieve a 2:2 or higher in any degree discipline.
• Achieve 112 UCAS points from 3 A Levels (BBC) and GCSEs at least grade 6 in English and Maths.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

On track to achieve a 2:2 or above in any degree discipline

3 A Levels totalling 112 UCAS points (BBC)

GCSE English and Maths at Grade 6 or above

Right to Work in the UK

Job description

Want a career in accountancy that sets you apart?

Bishop Fleming is a dynamic audit, accounting, tax and advisory business. Our strength lies in our people and the relationships they build with our clients and each other. That is why, among numerous other awards, we are Great Place to Work-Certified!

If you are a student with the option for an industrial placement, this is the perfect opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience within an award-winning and forward‑thinking business with big growth plans.

Working within our audit department, you will work with a diverse range of clients on a variety of audit and accounting projects.

What You’ll Gain With Us

Joining Bishop Fleming means unlocking a range of enriching opportunities:

Tailored Training: Our placements are an excellent way to get a valuable insight into our business and gain an understanding of our culture and how we work with our clients. You’ll develop your interpersonal skills within the working environment, and build your commercial acumen and confidence, with full support from a mentor and buddy.

Globally-Recognised Qualification: If you impress during your year with us, we will look to offer you a graduate trainee position before you return to university, where you can achieve the recognised ACA or ACA/CTA qualification, opening doors to a globally-recognised career.

Hands-On Learning: Dive into valuable hands-on experience right from the start in our Audit team, allowing you to make a significant impact early in your career.

Diverse Client Base: Be part of our remarkable growth story, working with ambitious and inspiring clients across diverse industries.

Ready to Shine? Show Us Your Spark

If you’re enthusiastic and motivated with excellent communication skills, we want to hear from you! Our entry requirements include:

• On track to achieve a 2:2 or above in any degree discipline
• 3 A Levels (or equivalent) totalling 112 UCAS points, with minimum grades of BBC
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade 6 (B) or above

All applicants must have proof of Right to Work in the UK for the duration of the programme.

Please note that if successful in joining us as a Placement Student, you’ll need to live within a commutable distance of the office you join. We’re not able to provide relocation support, so please do consider this before applying.

We are committed to welcoming new people into an inclusive working environment, where everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We support a culture where people are valued and treated with respect, and where differences are understood and celebrated.

The more varied our workforce, the broader the expertise within our business. The broader our expertise, the greater our chances of innovation and success. That’s why we’re committed to equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion at every level.