Accountancy Summer Internship - Peterborough - June 2026
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Chartered and certified accountants
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
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£49,200
(£25.23 per hour)
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Description
Ready to discover your potential?
Are you looking to gain insight in Accounts, Audit and Tax? 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 ofeight 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
11 March 2026 - 29 March 2026
Start Date
This role will commence on 29 June 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 will gain exposure across all of our teams, including Audit, Accounts and Tax.
Audit
Are you looking to gain insight in Accounts, Audit and Tax? 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 ofeight 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
11 March 2026 - 29 March 2026
Start Date
This role will commence on 29 June 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 will gain exposure across all of our teams, including Audit, Accounts and Tax.
Audit
- 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.
- You’ll be exposed to a range of key areas such as compliance.
- Work on year end compliance and accounts preparation assignments and ad-hoc advisory with an opportunity to work on project work also.
- Gain insight into a varied client base, ranging from sole traders, partnerships, limited companied, limited liability partnerships, trusts and smaller private charities.
- Progressively take on more responsibility, enabling you to understand core regulatory compliance work. There are many factors to consider when reviewing files and we’ll introduce you to these during your internship.
- You’ll gain exposure to core areas within Corporate Tax, ranging from compliance to administrative matters.
- Work on corporation tax compliance, including preparation of corporation tax returns and computations, advising on payment dates and dealing with other administrative matters.
- You will gain exposure to clients from a range of different industries, so we guarantee an exciting and varied learning experienced throughout your internship!
- You’ll work within the firms wider Tax Services Group (TSG), which comprises of a national team operating across our nine UK offices.
- Work on delivering exceptional quality tax compliance. You will work on preparing and filling tax returns, carrying our manual reconciliation of tax liabilities and liaising directly with clients over the phone and in person.
- Gain exposure to a range of high net worth private clients. This includes those in the UK and offshore interests, property owners, business owners, partnerships and trusts, both domestically and internationally.
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).
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 car
ing 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
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
- Buddy scheme and/or line manager support
- 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
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 firms, we’ve got access to local insight on a global scale.
We pride ourselves on our informal and inclusive culture, building an environment where people can be themselves and enjoy challenging, interesting, rewarding careers.
When you work with Saffery, the well-respected accountancy firm where heritage meets ambition, you work with people who know your name. Who know you as a human being, not just a job title. Everyone belongs here. Always.
Ready to start your journey?
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Life at Saffery
What To Know Before You Apply
Life at Saffery
What To Know Before You Apply
- Before submitting your application, take some time to familiarise yourself with our recruitment process by visiting How to apply - Saffery
- We also recommend practising psychometric tests and learning more about how to approach a face-to-face, competency-based interview. This will help you feel confident and prepared to show your best self.
- You can apply to just one of our programmes during each recruitment season. If your application isn’t successful this time, we’d love for you to try again when applications re-open next September for the following year.
- If you’ve experienced extenuating circumstances (such as bereavement, mental health challenges, or any other unforeseen situation), that may have impacted your academic performance, please reach out to us before you submit an application - EarlyCareersTalent@saffery.com .
- If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know by including the details in the relevant section on the application form. We’re committed to assessing all applicants fairly and want to do everything we can to support your success throughout the process.