Student Placement Programme (1 year), Sept 2027 Audit & Accounts

Mooreukcareers; Belfast City District, Coleraine; Remote; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Moore NI invites applications for a 1-year Student Placement Programme starting Sept 2027. Trainees will learn what it is like to work in an accounting practice, assisting with the preparation and audit of statutory accounts and other assignments.

All placements are under senior supervision, with tasks expanding as you progress, including drafting working papers, tax returns, and audits while gaining experience across Sage, QuickBooks and Xero.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate students seeking a placement in accountancy.
• Currently enrolled in an Undergraduate Degree.
• 100 UCAS points (or equivalent) requested.
• GCSE in English and Mathematics at grade C or higher (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Drafting working papers to support the preparation of accounts for sole traders and limited companies.
• Assisting with audit field work at client sites.
• Drafting personal and corporation tax returns.
• Working with Sage, QuickBooks and Xero to record transactions.
• Communicating with clients and colleagues.
• Supporting other departments as needed.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

Student Placement Programme (1 year), Sept 2027

At Moore NI we pride ourselves on 'growing our own' talent by developing staff from entry level through to professional qualification and beyond.

We are a local firm with a local presence, sharing resources, knowledge and experiences across our offices to deliver a solid service offering to our clients whilst developing the next generation of accountants.

Many of our partners, managers and senior staff began their careers with Moore NI as trainees. We are committed to supporting your long-term development and helping you build a rewarding career with the firm.

About the role

We are looking for year-long placement students work within the team to learn what it is like within an accounting practice and aim to provide the same experience for our placement students as we would for our graduate trainees.

On a daily basis our placement students work under the direction of senior staff and alongside trainees to provide a high-quality service to clients in respect of the preparation and audit of statutory and other accounts, together with various ad hoc assignments.

Our aim is to help you decide if a career in accountancy is something you want to pursue and leave the door open for students to reach out after University should they wish to apply for our graduate roles.

Key responsibilities

Our Placement Students work under the close supervision of senior staff. As you progress, you will be responsible for completing more challenging areas of work. The role will be based in one of our three offices but involve spending a proportion of time working at client sites throughout NI and sometimes GB.

An idea of some of the responsibilities you will learn on the job include:

• Drafting working papers to support the preparation of accounts for sole traders and limited companies
• Drafting personal and corporation tax returns
• Assisting with audit field work (often attending clients' premises)
• Work with different accounting software packages including Sage, Quickbooks, Xero
• Learn foundational double-entry and bookkeeping skills
• Communicating with clients
• Support other departments within the firm as and when needed

Aboutyou

We arelooking for people who:

• Are motivated to pursue a career in accountancy
• Have strong numerical and analytical skills
• Communicate confidently with clients and colleagues
• Work well both independently and as part of a team
• Are organised and able to manage competing deadlines
• Demonstrate attention to detail and a willingness to learn

Our people possess an enthusiasm for working in collaboration with their colleagues, supported closely by partners and managers. Our key focus is to provide excellent client service, meaning a ‘can do’ attitude is vital. We’re looking for people who are adaptable, enjoy building relationships and are passionate about developing themselves.

Entry requirements

We welcome applications from current undergraduates who are seeking a suitable placement opportunity in the accountancy world.

Currently enrolled in an Undergraduate Degree

100 UCAS points (or equivalent)

GCSE in both English and Mathematics at grade C or higher (or equivalent)

Please note: Depending on the number of applicants we may have to revisit these and increase the required grades. We may also give priority to applicants who are already studying an accountancy-related degree.

Application process

Successful applicants will be invited to interview, where we will discuss your academic achievements, career aspirations and suitability for the Placement Programme.

Applications close at 5:00pm on 31 October 2026