Job Specifications
Ready to discover your potential?
Are you looking to gain insight in Audit? We’re seeking ambitious penultimate year university undergraduates from all backgrounds to join our team as a Summer Intern.
Who We Welcome
We recognise that talent comes from different paths, so we encourage applications from all degree disciplines. We do not expect applicants to have any prior relevant work experience or be studying towards a specific degree.
About The Internships
Our summer internships run for a period of six to eight weeks each summer, providing a valuable insight into the workings of Saffery.
You’ll be partnered with a dedicated mentor who will ensure your internship is both enjoyable and challenging.
Key Dates To Apply
18 February 2026 - 1 March 2026
We encourage early applications to avoid disappointment. Due to high volume, you may experience delays in the process but we will review all submissions fairly.
Your role and development
Your growthwill incorporate an exciting blend of valuable work experience and real-world learning.
You'll be taken through the various stages of an audit from planning to completion.
Work onaudit and accounts preparation assignments for clients across diverse industries.
Learn how to conduct client reviews, audit testing, and financial analysis.
There may be opportunities to visit client sites and see first-hand how relationships are built and managed.
Progressively take on more responsibility, enabling you to understand the full audit cycle.
We’ll support you every step of the way through mentorship, structured training, as well as regular social events to build friendships with colleagues.
What You'll Need
2:1 undergraduate degree (expected) in any discipline,
A minimum of 120 UCAS points from your top 3 A Levels (or equivalent), excluding General Studies and AS Levels.
A minimum of 6 (or B) in GCSE Maths and English Language (or equivalent).
Want to return to Saffery?
We really hope you enjoy your time with us and if all goes well, we’d love to welcome you back! You may receive an offer for a training contract once you finish university. The best part? No need to go through the application process again.
If you’re thinking about switching offices, you’d just need to have a quick interview with the new team.
When you return, we offer three year training contracts to help you become a qualified accountant or tax advisor, with full support for professional qualifications.
Where potential meets personal meets you
At Saffery, we look for people who share our values - those who are collaborative, enthusiastic, and act with integrity while always striving for excellence.
You’ll be approachable and committed, ready to take ownership and go the extra mile to deliver our signature service. You won’t hesitate to speak up when something could be better and you’ll help to make it happen. We value drive, focus, and a positive attitude.
Here, you’re never just a number. You’re valued for who you are. We want your personality and style to shine, because we believe in caring more and letting egos take a back seat. We work hard, we support each other, and we enjoy the journey together. You’ll thrive in a close-knit team that takes pride in delivering high quality work.
There’s real mutual respect here and a two-way relationship where we bring out the best in each other.
We’ll help you get to know our clients, but it’s even better if you’re already curious about the broader economic landscape they operate in. Do your research. Ask questions. Be inquisitive.
You’ll be surrounded by people who value you, your contributions, and your potential.
We understand that confidence plays a role in job applications, and some candidates may hesitate to apply. If this role excites you and aligns with your career ambitions, we’d love to hear from you!
What We’ll Offer You
We believe thatsupporting our people leads to success, so we provide both core and flexible benefits tailored to your needs:
Financial support & flexibility
Competitive salary
Paid travel expenses if visiting clients
Work life balance & wellbeing
Buddy scheme and/or line manager support
Agile working policy (up to three days working from home, we do encourage up to 4 days in the office to reap the benefits of learning from your team and colleagues)
Access to mental health & wellbeing resources
Access to Saffery Perkz - access to deals and discounts, wellbeing resources and more!
Personal development and belonging
Mentorship & possible future training contract opportunities
Volunteer to join one of our People networks for example Accessibility, Cultural Heritage, Faith, LGBTQ+, Social Mobility and Women
Who We Are
Saffery is a partner-led and people-focused firm of chartered accountants, tax and business advisers. Since 1855, we’ve built long-term relationships with our diverse, high-profile clients, across varied and specialised sectors. As a proud member of Nexia, a worldwide network of trusted member firm
About the Company
A partner-led and people-focused top 20 accountancy firm.
We are Saffery. Proud of our history, focused on your future.
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At Saffery, we're more than just chartered accountants and tax and business advisers. We're a partner-led and people-focused firm, committed to our clients and honouring our heritage - it's the core of who we are.
Since 1855, we've built long-term relationships with our diverse, high-profile clients, across varied and specialised sectors. From interpreting tax complexities and identifying key f...
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