Financial Services Accounting Industrial Placement (September 2026)

Team Overview

Our Business Services team is one of Buzzacott's largest, comprising of around 70 professionals who provide specialist support to a diverse range of privately owned businesses across multiple sectors including financial services. The team delivers a comprehensive suite of outsourced services, including management accounting, VAT, payroll, company secretarial support, and regulatory reporting, and has a strong training ethos with a focus on developing individuals who want to build a career in accountancy.

Within Business Services sits our specialist Financial Services Accounting team, which provides outsourced accounting support to a broad range of FCA-regulated firms and financial services businesses. Our client base ranges from entrepreneurial start-ups and growing businesses to well-established inbound subsidiaries of US hedge-fund managers. Acting as an extension of our clients' finance functions, we deliver proactive support, valuable financial insight and help businesses navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment and help clients achieve their strategic objectives.

With deep sector expertise and a reputation for delivering exceptional client service, joining the team offers the opportunity to develop specialist financial sector knowledge while gaining exposure to a diverse portfolio of FCA-regulated businesses. We are committed to investing in our people with regular, high-quality training and development programmes, ensuring that they have the support and opportunities needed to progress their careers.

Our low staff turnover rate is testament to both the culture of our team and the wider firm as well as our commitment to create genuine opportunities for progression. As a true meritocracy, we have an excellent track record of promoting talented individuals through to Manager and Partner levels.

We recognise the value of in-person collaboration, both within our own teams and in building long-term relationships with our clients. Working together in person helps develop key technical and interpersonal skills, encourages knowledge sharing and strengthens connections across the firm, including with our Audit, Tax and Advisory teams. Equally, we recognise the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We are proud of the emphasis we place on social activities, wellbeing and creating an environment where our people can thrive both professionally and personally.

Our approach to client service, professional development and team culture sets us apart from other firms in London. Buzzacott is the ideal place for ambitious individuals seeking a for a new challenge, accelerated career progression and the opportunity to do rewarding work alongside supportive and friendly colleagues.

This placement role is due to commence in September 2026.

The Role

This is a practical, learning focused role. You will learn on the job, gaining real world experience working alongside experienced accounting specialists. You will not sit professional exams during your placement year, but you will build the foundational skills and knowledge that could support a future training contract should you choose to pursue a career in accountancy.

Training will include structured on the job learning, internal workshops, and support from managers, senior colleagues and our Learning & Development team.

This placement could be the first step in your career with Buzzacott, with successful students often progressing to our graduate programmes after completing their degree.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Act as a trainee accountant in the Business Services team, working with a wide range of profit-making organisations.
• Conduct all accounting work, in compliance with the firm’s and statutory procedures.
• Prepare accounts, including consolidated accounts, from both manual and computerised accounting records.
• Provide general accounting services and assistance to clients in the preparation of accounts, for example preparing working papers.
• Recommend improvements to the clients’ accounting systems and controls and assisting clients whenever needed.
• Keep Seniors, Managers and Partners informed of the progress on the team’s jobs.
• Budget for your time and keep costs within budget wherever possible.
• For smaller assignments, plan and complete the accounts file as per the relevant Completion Checklist.

What We’re Looking For

• Working towards a 2:1 degree, with your first year achieved.
• 144 UCAS tariff points from 3 A-levels, or equivalent, including a Grade A in Computer Science, Economics or Maths.
• Level 7 (A grade using the old system) in GCSE Maths and English Language, or equivalent.
• Competence with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• The right to work in the UK without restrictions for the duration of the placement.

Please note we do not accept General Studies.

What You’ll Bring

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate professionally with colleagues and clients.
• Strong organisational skills, the ability to prioritise and a willingness to take initiative.
• A problem‑solving mindset and eagerness to learn.
• Sound ethical judgement and professionalism.

Why Buzzacott?

We’re big enough to offer deep expertise across a wide range of specialisms, but small enough to value meaningful personal connections — with clients and colleagues alike. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals who will support your development while you contribute to the success of both our clients and our team.

If you are interested in this role, we encourage you to apply directly via the “Apply” button at the top of the page. If you would like to talk to a member of our HR Team about the vacancy before applying, contact us at traineerecruitment@buzzacott.co.uk

Please note: Our HR Team review and respond to all applications.

No agencies please.