Ready to discover your potential?
Are you looking to gain insight into audit and tax? We’re seeking ambitious penultimate year university undergraduates from all backgrounds to join our Film, TV and Video Games Group 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 Team
Our clients include all of the major Hollywood studios, major streaming networks as well as many independent film and television production companies in the US and UK. We also work with many other entities ancillary to film and television production, such as film financiers, visual effects and post-production houses and other service providers. Finally, we work with a number of video games developers ranging from small independents to large multi-national studios.
If this client base doesn't sound like the best choice for you, you may want to consider our other departments such as the Corporate Audit Group or the Private Client Group. Please look at our live vacancies to explore these possible options.
About The Internship
Our summer internship run for a period of six to eight weeks each summer, providing a valuable insight into the workings of Saffery.
We’re excited to offer you the chance to rotate between Audit and Corporate Tax during your internship, giving you a dynamic and varied learning experience from start to finish!
You’ll be working with clients in our Film, TV, and Video Games Group, so expect plenty of interesting projects and insights into some of the most creative industries out there.
You’ll be partnered with a dedicated mentor who will ensure your internship is both enjoyable and challenging.
Key Dates To Apply
- 18 August 2025 - 7 September 2025
Start Date
- Monday 8 June 2026
- This is subject to change, and so we advise you to stay free across June and July.
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.
Audit
- You'll be taken through the various stages of an audit.
- Work onaudit and accounts preparation assignments for diverse clients.
- Learn how to conduct client reviews, audit testing, and financial analysis.
- There may be opportunities to shadow client meetings and see first-hand how relationships are built and managed.
- As this is a niche sector, you’ll also gain exposure to areas beyond typical audit work such as BFI certificate applications, production expenditure analysis, tax credit estimations, and funding audits. While these tasks are usually led by senior team members, this should help you understand the broader scope of what we do.
Corporate Tax
- You’ll gain exposure to core areas within Corporate Tax, ranging from compliance to administrative matters.
- Supporting the tax compliance process, including helping with tax accounting and learning how tax returns are prepared and submitted.
- Preparation of tax credit claims for production companies and the associated filing requirements.
- Gaining insight into complex tax areas, such as capital allowances, R&D tax relief, transfer pricing, and international tax matters, with guidance from experienced team members.
We’ll support you every step of the way through mentorship, structured training, as well as 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 overtime
- 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 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.
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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 - [email protected] .
- 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.
- If you are selected for an in-person interview, we will provide reimbursement for your travel expenses. More information on what we cover will be shared at this stage of the process.
- If you're offered a place at Saffery, we kindly recommend holding off on booking any annual leave around your expected start date. This helps ensure you don’t miss out on important training and onboarding sessions that will set you up for success.
