Work Experience

Trainee | Fixed-term | Any location

Are you interested in exploring a career in accountancy? As one of the UK’s top regional accountancy firms, we’re the perfect place for you to get your initial insight into the sector. Established in 1925, we specialise in accountancy, tax, and business advice. So, whatever your area of expertise, there will be someone in our team to share their professional knowledge with you.

We provide services to more than 12,000 businesses and individuals, which means we’re always working on plenty of varied and interesting projects. Tell us about your areas of interest and we’ll do our best to match you with the perfect mentor.

We also take our social responsibility seriously and ensure that we support local initiatives through our work. We’re committed to offering work experience regardless of your gender, disability status, or economic background.

If you’re looking for accountancy work experience with an emphasis on community, we could be the ideal place for you.

What does work experience with us look like?

Don’t worry - you won’t be stuck making tea and coffee! We’ve created a rich and exciting work experience programme to help students maximise their time with us. We know that a week or two can fly by in no time, so we want to make every day count.

As part of your work experience, you will:

Spend time at one of our locations, learning from experienced mentors about the areas that interest you
Get hands-on experience working on real projects
Develop key skills that will help you with future accountancy applications
Network with our colleagues, trainees, and other work-experience students
Gain a deeper understanding of what you want from your career, as well as how to get there

After your work experience placement, you’ll have plenty of contacts in the field to ask for advice in the future, and if you ever need a reference for a future job, we’d be happy to provide it. Likewise, you’ll be in a great position to apply to one of our early career positions. This is a chance to get your foot in the door and make an impression where it counts.

Apply to join us for work experience

From Boston to Melton Mowbray, Newark to Stamford, and Derby to London, we operate in a range of locations across the UK. You could enjoy work experience in Grantham, Lincoln, or Louth or commute to Skegness, Sleaford, or Spalding - we can help you find the ideal location for you.

If you’d like to learn more about our work and complete a work experience placement with our fantastic team, please apply using the button below. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Benefits

Family leave

Full support and 18 weeks full pay for maternity and adoption leave, inclusive of statutory maternity and adoption pay, and two weeks full pay paternity leave for eligible team members.

Fully supported training and CPD

Continuous learning support to help develop skills and long-term goals through mentoring, coaching, technical and soft skill training.

Death in service

Insured benefit available to all team members up to the age of 65, four times annual salary. Conditions apply.

Discounted wills and power of attorney

50% discount for team members and their partners and 25% discount for team members' parents and children.

Enhanced holidays

Minimum of 22 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing to 27 days after five years of service and for managers. 32 days (plus bank holidays) for directors.

Private medical insurance

Non-subsidised purchase through a group company scheme.

Flexible annual leave

Buying or selling of annual leave up to five days. Conditions apply.

Talent referral bonus

Bonus payments up to £1,000 on successful candidate referrals for eligible team members.

Group pension scheme

Employer contribution starts at 3% with length of service-related increases and up to 7% matched contributions for eligible team members.

Charitable work

Half day paid leave matched with half day annual leave for voluntary and charitable activities.

Wellbeing support

Employee assistance programme for 24/7 confidential support from trained counsellors and access to trained mental health advisers.

Team milestone award

Milestone celebration rewards at five, 10, 15 and 25 years with additional benefits, experience vouchers, and gifts.

Online fitness classes

Online fitness programmes with a variety of workouts, including yoga, pilates, strength training, and cardio.

Permanent health insurance

Permanent health insurance is available to eligible team members who have one years continuous service. Conditions apply.

Agile working - hybrid/flexible

Flexible working hours and locations (office or home) for a better work life balance.

Enhanced sickness entitlement

Four weeks full pay followed by four weeks half pay.

Study leave

Study leave to help achieve fully supported qualifications.

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Salary sacrifice scheme to lease an electric vehicle, smart charger, EV energy tariff, and free miles in one hassle-free package.

Management and leadership academy

Our development programmes are designed for all career stages, from the first step into management through to our six-month leadership academy.

Healthcare workplace app

Empowering team members with digital-first tools and professional care, including guidance, consultations, and support for mental and physical wellbeing.

Fully supported qualifications

Helping the next generation of accountants and advisers to achieve formal, industry-recognised qualifications.

Cycle to work scheme

Purchase a bike through this scheme and pay it back over a 12-month period.