Audit Placement: Launch Your Career in Assurance

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

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.