Accounting Industrial Placement - July 2026

Aztec Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative financial services firm in Southampton is offering a full-time, 12-month Accounting Industrial Work Placement starting July 2026. This role provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in fund accounting and administration, enhancing core business skills. The ideal candidate is studying a related Bachelor's degree and possesses strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills. The internship also includes opportunities for additional qualifications and insights into the alternative assets industry.

Qualifications

• Studying a relevant Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Confident communication skills to engage with colleagues and clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop core business skills including soft skills and technical training.
• Gain hands-on experience in day-to-day fund accounting/administration operations.
• Build knowledge in bookkeeping and administration of funds.

Skills

Analytical skills

Confident communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Relevant Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business

Job description

Accounting Industrial Work Placement July 2026

Aztec Group has come a long way since opening its doors in 2001. We now employ over 2,000 people across six locations including the UK, Channel Islands, Ireland, Luxembourg and the US and are continuing to grow. Our size may have changed, but our culture hasn’t. We’re proud to be an innovative, inclusive and award‑winning business that puts our people at the centre of everything we do.

Our full‑time, 12 month structured work placement offers valuable insight into the alternative assets industry. Get a head start in your career through an internship with Aztec and explore the world of work in a diverse and supportive environment. We’re always looking for new talent, and this programme will introduce you to the Aztec world in financial services and open the door to future career opportunities. There's also opportunity to study for the Certificate in Fund Administration with us, fully supported by our in‑house learning & development team, Aztec Academy.

Join us and find out why we’re The Bright Alternative.

What you’ll be doing

• Develop core business skills including soft skills and technical training
• Gain hands‑on experience to day‑to‑day fund accounting/administration operations
• Build additional knowledge in the bookkeeping and administration of funds and fund structures
• Follow a structured training programme, designed by our Aztec Academy and supported by experienced colleagues
• Opportunity to gain additional relevant qualifications during your internship
• Introduction to clients and stakeholder management
• Exposure and training on our IT systems
• Understand the importance and management of risk
• Gain insight into our high‑touch, high‑tech approach to client service
• Take part in networking, meetings and social events
• Expand your understanding of our career opportunities to support your future career goals

What we're looking for

• Studying a relevant Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business or other relevant subject
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Confident communication skills to engage with colleagues and clients
• Ability to prioritise and manage your own workload
• A desire to learn and curious nature
• Good attention to detail and written skills
• A team player who is willing to get stuck in, work hard and have fun!