Early Careers Trainee (Placement - 12 months)

Sumer Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumer Group's Translink Corporate Finance UK team in Leeds invites applications for a 12-month Undergraduate Placement in Corporate Finance. You'll join a 25-strong M&A advisory team and gain real-world experience across private company M&A, helping clients from corporates to investors.

After induction, you'll contribute to client work from day one, with support and guidance as you develop technical knowledge and business acumen, with potential to progress to a Graduate Trainee if you perform

Qualifications

• Currently in 2nd year of university, seeking a sandwich year placement.
• GCSE English grade C/5 and Maths grade B/6 or equivalent required.
• Strong academic history and eagerness to learn and contribute.

Responsibilities

• Gain real-world experience in mid-market M&A and support client work from day one.
• Contribute to corporate finance activities with guidance from the team.
• Develop technical knowledge and business acumen during the placement.

Skills

effective communicator

Collaborative

Time efficient

problem solver

Results focused

Keen to learn

Education

GCSE English C/5

GCSE Maths B/6

2nd year university sandwich year

Job description

Early Careers Trainee (Placement - 12 months)

Department: Corporate Finance

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Leeds

Description

Translink Corporate Finance UK brings together a 25 strong team of M&A specialists. We advise on a range of private company M&A with sector expertise across technology, business services, industrials, energy and healthcare.

As part of BHP and the wider Sumer Group, we offer clients the strength of a national platform with the agility and personal service of a specialist advisory team.

We’re proud to be part of the Sumer Group, one of the UK’s fastest-growing accountancy practices. Together, we’re creating brighter futures for our people, our clients, and our communities.

We’re now inviting applications for our 12-month Undergraduate Placements in Corporate Finance. If you want to get to the heart of what makes businesses tick, then this may be the opportunity for you.

Role Overview

You’ll be joining a friendly, professional team where enthusiasm, curiosity and commitment are valued as highly as experience.

As an Undergraduate Placement student, you’ll spend a year gaining real-world experience in global mid-market M&A, developing the skills and confidence to help launch your future career.

After an immersive induction alongside our trainee and placement cohort, you’ll quickly become part of the team, contributing to client work from day one. We offer expertise to a range of clients including corporates, management teams, investors and funders.

Working in Corporate Finance, you’ll gain hands on experience assisting clients in executing their key strategic plans, whether that be selling their business or understanding how they can grow and improve it. As your technical knowledge develops, you’ll take on meaningful responsibilities with plenty of support and guidance.

This is your chance to gain practical insight before you graduate - with the potential to return as a Graduate Trainee if you perform well during your placement.

About You

This programme is specifically designed for individuals currently in their 2nd year of university, looking to complete a sandwich year as part of their degree.

To apply, you’ll need a strong academic history, including a minimum of a Grade C/5 in English and B/6 in Maths at GCSE level (or equivalent).

You’ll also be:

• effective communicator – confident in listening and expressing ideas clearly with clients and colleagues.
• Collaborative – a team player who enjoys sharing ideas and working together to achieve great results.
• Time efficient – able to balance work and study with good organisation and prioritisation.
• A problem solver – curious, adaptable and ready to take on challenges.
• Results focused – proud to deliver a high standard of work and service.
• Keen to learn – enthusiastic about developing your skills and career.

The Process

• Application Review
• Online testing (behavioural, numerical and comprehension)
• Assessment Centre & Individual Interview
• Offer

Key Dates

• Advert closes: 27th October
• Online tests to be sent out to shortlisted candidates: 29th October
• Deadline for completing online tests: 5th November
• Assessment Centres: Our assessment centre will take place on 19th November at our Leeds office

Key Details

• Location: 1st Floor, Mayesbrook House, Lawnswood Business Park, Redvers Close, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS16 6QY
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Start Date: September 2027

Belong @ Sumer

At Sumer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment, not just as buzzwords, but the heartbeat of our team. Our recruitment practices reflect this commitment, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds. We prioritise creating an environment where every candidate feels respected and supported throughout the hiring process.

Everyone unique and we understand that each individual may have distinct needs to showcase your best selves during interviews. Our commitment is to offer personalised support for all candidates. Let our team know how we can bring out your fullest potential.

Our Values

We have a strong set of values that define who we are and everything we do:

• WE SHINE TOGETHER – We celebrate everyone’s individuality and work as one team.
• WE DO THE RIGHT THING – We act with kindness fairness and integrity in everything we do.
• WE MAKE IT COUNT – We’re quietly brave as we make a difference, every day, for our clients and communities.