Audit Placement Year, September 2027 | HaysMac

Wiser; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

HaysMac is inviting applications for an Audit Placement Associate year 1 in London, September 2027. You’ll join a growing team within a top London accountancy practice and gain hands-on audit experience across sectors, while developing technical and professional skills.

From day one you’ll work with experienced professionals, supporting audit engagements, building client relationships, and gaining exposure to diverse industries. This placement blends office and client-site work.

Qualifications

• On track for a minimum 2:2 degree and 120 UCAS points.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Test financial transactions (invoices, payments, receipts).
• Review financial data to identify risks or inconsistencies.
• Prepare audit working papers and document findings.
• Support seniors and managers throughout the audit process.
• Attend client meetings and build relationships with client teams.
• Work both in the office and on client sites.

Skills

Strong communicator

Curious mindset

Analytical thinking

Education

2:2 degree expectation

120 UCAS points

Job description

Audit Placement Year, September 2027 | HaysMac

• Full-time
• Type of programme: Industrial Placement
• Compensation: up to GBP 28,000 - yearly

HaysMac is an award-winning firm of chartered accountants and tax advisors, with 45 partners and over 700 staff, providing advice and services to entrepreneurs, fast-growing and owner-managed businesses, charities and not for profit organisations across the UK and internationally. From our trainees to our partners, our culture of support and progression means we grow together as one firm to best help our clients.

We are a top 20 London accountancy firm, a leading member of MSI Global Alliance, and advisers to some of the UK’s most exciting businesses and charities. Our team of over 500 people all work together in our modern offices located in London and Cape Town.

About the role

Spend your placement year in Audit at HaysMac, gaining hands‑on experience with a diverse range of clients while developing the professional and technical skills needed for a successful career in accountancy.

Audit is about providing independent assurance that financial statements are accurate and reliable. As an Audit Placement Associate, you will help organisations build trust in their financial reporting, supporting better decision‑making for stakeholders and the wider business community.

From day one, you will join one of our sector teams, specialising in sectors such as Creative, Media & Technology, Property, Hospitality, Financial Services or Social Purpose. You'll gain valuable exposure to different industries, business environments, and client challenges while working alongside experienced professionals who will support your development throughout your placement.

What you’ll be doing

As an Audit Placement Associate, you'll work as part of a team delivering high-quality audits. Your responsibilities will include:

• Testing financial transactions (e.g. invoices, payments, and receipts)
• Reviewing financial data to identify risks or inconsistencies
• Preparing audit working papers and documenting findings
• Supporting seniors and managers throughout the audit process
• Attending client meetings and building relationships with client teams
• Working both in the office and on client sites

Working at HaysMac

• We pride ourselves on creating a supportive and inclusive environment where you can thrive. Alongside your role, you will have opportunities to:
• Build strong relationships across the firm
• Take part in social and networking events
• Contribute to our Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives
• Our culture is built on collaboration, progression, and shared success.

Candidate Profile

• We are looking for individuals who are curious, motivated and eager to learn. You should:
• Be a strong communicator, with the confidence to build relationships with colleagues and clients
• Demonstrate curiosity and critical thinking, with the ability to question and analyse information
• Have a genuine interest in how businesses and organisations operate
• Enjoy working collaboratively and contributing ideas within a team environment
• Be adaptable and able to manage changing priorities and deadlines
• Show attention to detail and strong problem‑solving ability
• Be comfortable working with data and using technology to analyse information
• Take initiative and demonstrate a proactive approach to your development
• Act with integrity and professionalism in all situations

Academic Requirements

On track for a minimum 2:2 degree in any discipline
120 UCAS points (or equivalent) from your top three A-Levels

Everyone is welcome to apply for our roles, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief, age, marital status, background, pregnancy, or caring responsibilities.

We also recognise the importance of diversity of thought within our teams and are fully committed to embracing the talents of people with autism, dyslexia, ADHD, and other forms of neurocognitive variation.

We will always seek to make appropriate adjustments to recruitment, workplaces, and work processes to be fully inclusive to people with different needs and working styles.

If you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for you from application onwards, please email [e-mail]