Audit Placement - Birmingham (July 2027)

S&W; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

S&W is offering a 12-month Audit & Assurance placement in Birmingham for university students in their penultimate year. You’ll work with a range of clients across industries, gaining exposure to engagement stages, financial reporting and client communication.

You’ll learn from senior leaders, with cohort support and cross-team learning opportunities. The programme emphasizes curiosity, willingness to learn, and building professional skills while contributing to meaningful audit work.

Qualifications

• Be available to start on 28th June 2027.
• Penultimate year of university required.
• On track for at least a 2:2 degree in any discipline.
• Minimum 112 UCAS points from top three A Levels (or equivalent).
• GCSE English Language and Maths Grade 5 (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering audit & assurance services for diverse clients.
• Gain exposure to multiple stages of engagements and financial reporting processes.
• Learn from senior leaders and build professional networks within the firm.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the business to support client projects.
• Develop professional skills and confidence through hands-on experience.

Skills

Curious mindset

Willing to learn

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Penultimate year of university

2:2 degree expected

112 UCAS points (top 3 A Levels)

GCSE English & Maths Grade 5

Job description

Why S&W?

During your 12 month placement you'll contribute to meaningful work, learn from experienced professionals and gain first-hand insight into life in professional services.

We see our placement students as future talent, which is why many go on to secure a place on one of our Graduate programmes after completing their degree.

No previous experience in accountancy, finance or professional services is required. We're looking for people who are curious, motivated and eager to learn. What matters most is your attitude, potential and willingness to get involved.

The Audit & Assurance Team at S&W

Our Audit & Assurance team works with a diverse range of clients, from entrepreneurial and family-owned businesses to charities, not-for-profit organisations and larger established businesses across a variety of industries.

What sets Audit & Assurance at S&W apart is the breadth of experience available early in your career. You'll gain insight into how different organisations operate while working closely with experienced colleagues and learning from senior leaders and Partners. Together, this provides a strong foundation for anyone considering a future career in the profession.

What Will You Be Doing?

• As part of our Audit & Assurance team, you'll work alongside colleagues to deliver services to a variety of clients. You'll gain exposure to different stages of an engagement, helping you understand how organisations operate and the role assurance plays in building confidence in financial reporting.
• Over the course of the placement, you'll gain valuable insight into life at S&W, develop professional skills, expand your network and build a deeper understanding of the opportunities available in Audit & Assurance.
• You'll join as part of a cohort and benefit from support from colleagues across the business, giving you the opportunity to learn from people at different stages of their careers and build connections that last beyond the programme.

Your work may include:

• Supporting a range of audit and accountancy activities
• Analysing financial information
• Testing processes and controls
• Building relationships with client teams
• Resolving audit and accountancy queries
• Working alongside colleagues on client projects

Whether you're based in one of our offices or working directly with clients, you'll contribute to meaningful work while building your knowledge, skills and confidence.

Throughout the programme, you'll receive support from experienced colleagues who will help you learn, develop and make the most of your internship experience.

You'll be someone who:

• Is naturally curious, eager to learn and open to new challenges
• Communicates well, builds positive relationships and collaborates effectively with others
• Has a keen eye for detail and enjoys solving problems
• Is organised, willing to take ownership and able to manage competing priorities
• Is interested in understanding how businesses operate and the challenges they face

You'll also need to:

• Be available to start on 28th June 2027
• Be in your penultimate year of university
• Be on track to achieve at least a 2:2 degree in any discipline
• Have a minimum of 112 UCAS points from your top three A Levels (or equivalent), excluding General Studies
• Have achieved a minimum Grade 5 (or equivalent) in GCSE English Language and Maths

No previous experience in accountancy, finance or professional services is required, and we welcome applications from all degree disciplines.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we're delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workspace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.

We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.