Summer Placement Programme 2026

CT: Accountants Advisers; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 13,776 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid placement

Buddy for each rotation

Hybrid working opportunities

Social events

Hands-on exposure

Job summary

A professional services firm is offering a Summer Placement Programme in Edinburgh and Glasgow starting June 15, 2026. This 7-week paid internship includes roles in Audit and other departments, providing hands-on experience in accounting and taxation. Successful candidates will work directly with clients, tackle real-world problems, and collaborate on projects. Ideal for undergraduates in their penultimate year, looking to gain a comprehensive understanding of the industry and potentially secure a graduate position post-internship.

Qualifications

• Must be an undergraduate in their penultimate year on track to pass your degree in any subject.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Attention to detail and able to see tasks to completion.

Responsibilities

• Direct involvement in client work at various departments.
• Handling sensitive or confidential information responsibly.
• Participate in a group project with fellow placement students.

Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Initiative

IT Literacy (Microsoft Office)

Education

Undergraduate in penultimate year

Job description

Overview

Summer Placement Programme 2026. Looking to kickstart your career in accounting, taxation or auditing? Are you studying for a bachelor’s degree and interested in pursuing a career in accounting, taxation or auditing? Thinking of looking for a paid summer placement? CT: Accountants Advisers has a fantastic opportunity for you.

This year we are offering two Summer Placement programmes, commencing from 15 June 2026 and lasting 7 weeks in our Edinburgh and Glasgow Offices. We offer a rotational Summer Internship programme to experience a range of departments, and an Audit specific internship with the Audit team.

What’s in it for me?

• The chance to work with a diverse range of clients.
• Exposure to multiple departments.
• Grow, develop, and build relationships with professional teams.
• The chance to join our 2026/27 Graduate Programme.

How to apply

For your application, share your CV and cover letter in PDF. Your cover letter should cover:

• Are you applying for our Audit specific Internship, or rotational Internship?
• What inspired you to apply for this internship?
• What qualities will you bring to this internship that would set you apart from other candidates?
• What skills and experiences do you hope to gain from this internship?

About The Role

Over the 7-week period, you will either spend time with our growing Audit department, or rotate around some of our departments, including:

• Accounts & Business Advisory
• Audit Assurance
• Corporate Tax
• Personal Tax

This internship gives you the chance to either experience what it’s like working in Audit or rotate across different departments, helping you determine which 2026/27 graduate role would be right for you after graduation.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Direct involvement in client work in the relevant departments and attendance at client sites.
• Handling sensitive or confidential information with honesty and integrity.
• Learn how to carry out the day-to-day work of a Graduate Associate in our departments.
• Take on additional tasks or projects to learn more about the accounting industry.
• General administration.
• During the 7 weeks, you’ll work with fellow placement students on a group project to be presented to members of the Senior Leadership / Partnership Team.

About You

If you are:

• An undergraduate in their penultimate year on track to pass your degree, in any subject.
• Interested in a career in accounting, taxation or auditing.
• An excellent communicator – both written and verbal.
• Attentive to detail.
• Tenacious and able to see tasks to completion.
• Curious and able to use your initiative to solve problems.
• Resilient and able to work well in a busy team.
• Highly IT literate (Microsoft Office in particular).

What We Offer

• A paid placement. As a Real Living Wage Employer – we ensure all staff are paid a fair wage.
• A buddy for each rotation.
• Hybrid working opportunities.
• Social events to help build knowledge and profile.
• Invaluable hands-on exposure and experience.

About Us

“The joy of helping others succeed.” That’s our purpose as an organisation. We focus on achieving potential, developing ourselves and delivering our best. We’re growing, embrace opportunity and innovation – you will too, and enjoy building your skills and experience. CT is a forward-thinking professional services business offering tax, audit and accountancy services, as well as data solutions, high-quality business advice and SaaS. We work across a wide range of clients, so you’ll regularly contribute new ideas for different audiences.

Location

We have offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness. We work fully dynamically, meaning our team is trusted to work where it suits the situation best. There’s no mandatory office time, but you will need to come in regularly for meetings and events.