Financial Services Banking Industrial Placement

targetjobs Hired; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated individuals for an industrial placement in auditing. This role offers a unique opportunity to master the art of auditing while working with a diverse client base, from local startups to global multinationals. You'll gain hands-on experience in preparing audit documents and understanding financial statements, all while developing critical soft skills in a supportive environment. With a commitment to quality and continuous learning, this placement is designed to foster your professional growth and set you on a path toward a successful career in financial services. If you are eager to learn and thrive in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Fully funded professional qualification (ACA)

Annual Leave

Charitable Giving

Dental Insurance

Wellbeing Benefits

Virtual GP

Cycle to Work

Gym Discounts

Life Assurance

Pension

Qualifications

• Penultimate year of undergraduate study required for this industrial placement.
• Strong academic performance and curiosity to learn are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare audit documents and understand financial statements.
• Work directly with diverse clients and build professional relationships.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Communication Skills

Education

Undergraduate Degree

Tools

Audit Software

Job description

Who are we?

In the UK we have over 3,300 employees across 14 locations, delivering an outstanding client experience. We are an engine for rapid and consistent career progression, offering career paths that help you pursue your interests, match your changing needs, and explore your true potential. We work with diverse, prestigious clients across a range of sectors and geographies, giving you the opportunity to constantly update and grow your skills for lifelong professional development.

Audit:

1. Purpose-driven work: Here, we're not just auditors; we're champions of the public interest. By ensuring financial transparency and accountability, we contribute to a fair and prosperous world. Your work matters.
2. Client-centric human approach: Imagine collaborating with a diverse client base – from local startups to global multinationals – across fascinating sectors. As an auditor, you'll gain insights into their operations, challenges, and opportunities. Your recommendations will shape their success.
3. Quality focussed: We're passionate about quality. Join a community of 1,400 professionals who share your commitment to excellence. Our rigorous standards ensure that every audit adds value and builds trust.
4. Learning and growth: Continuous learning is key. You'll receive training in globally recognised qualifications, mentorship, and exposure to cutting-edge tools. Plus, our supportive environment encourages you to thrive and develop your soft skills.
5. Global impact: Our reach extends beyond borders. Work on international engagements, collaborate with colleagues worldwide, and broaden your horizons. Your contributions will resonate globally.

About the Financial Services Banking Team

We offer a world-class audit experience with deep knowledge of the banking sector. If you join Financial Services Banking, you will be part of a brilliant team that delivers vital services to our clients. You will build your knowledge and understanding of the financial services banking market, by working on a broad range of client engagements. Our clients consist of overseas banks and UK challenger banks. These cover a range of banking activity such as retail banking, commercial banking, private banking (including wealth management), merchant banking, and investment banking. We also work with building societies, leasing, asset backed lending, payment service providers, and security brokers.

About the role

As an industrial placement trainee here's what will await you during your placement year:

1. Master the art of auditing: Learn to prepare meticulous audit documents using the latest software and methodologies, a key part of this is:
2. Financial statements: Develop a deep understanding of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flows.
3. Work side by side with clients: Be immersed into the business world by working directly with a variety of diverse companies. You will need to understand their operations, challenges, and unique circumstances.
4. Build relationships: Connect with key stakeholders both with our clients but also internally in your team and across service lines. You will be expected to gather relevant information and build strong professional relationships.

If you are offered a permanent role to return at the end of your placement, you will re-join as a second year after completing your degree. The rest of your training is outlined below.

As you progress, you'll take on increasingly complex audit work, such as; revenue recognition, valuation, and risk assessments. You'll also take ownership of audit engagements by taking a leading role in their delivery. You'll mentor new and more junior team members, helping them to settle in and flourish.

Minimum Requirements:

1. You must be in the penultimate year of your undergraduate university course (the placement must take place either in your 2nd year of a 3 year course or 3rd year of a 4 year course).
2. Strong academic performance is important; however, we understand that things don't always go to plan. Our recruitment process looks at your whole self – academic achievements as well as other experiences in which you have grown and developed.
3. Deep curiosity to learn new things and is naturally inquisitive.
4. The ability to think critically solve problems and share knowledge with others.
5. A commitment to self-development and learning.
6. Strong sense of ownership of duties and high levels of responsibility to deliver on promises.
7. Always looks to try their best in all they do and always looking for ways to improve.
8. Enjoys meeting and engaging with new people with an underlying respect for individuals, diversity, and integrity.
9. Works well under pressure and have a positive ‘can-do' attitude if faced with challenging situations.
10. Excellent time management skills.
11. A willingness to travel and adhere to our flexible working environment.

Fully funded professional qualification for this role: Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) Certificate Level Only

Annual Leave +

Charitable Giving

Dental Insurance

Wellbeing Benefits

Virtual GP

Cycle to Work

Gym Discounts

Life Assurance

Pension

Flexible Benefits +