Audit & Accounts Placement Year
Join a forward‑thinking accountancy firm for a placement year where you’ll be treated as a genuine member of the team from day one. This undergraduate placement year at Ballards LLP offers hands‑on experience across real client work, helping you build technical knowledge, confidence, and commercial awareness. You’ll gain insight into how businesses operate behind the scenes while developing practical skills that will set you apart when you graduate, with a clear pathway into a future ACA Graduate Programme.
About Ballards LLP
Ballards LLP is a forward‑thinking firm of chartered accountants based in Droitwich, Worcester, and Birmingham. Known for our supportive culture, modern approach, and commitment to developing future talent, Ballards delivers a wide range of accountancy services to organisations across a variety of sectors.
The Role
This is a paid placement year within our Audit & Accounts team, designed for university students completing a sandwich year as part of their degree.
You’ll work alongside experienced professionals supporting a wide range of businesses – from growing owner‑managed companies to larger, established organisations. No two days are the same, and you’ll gain real insight into how businesses operate behind the scenes.
* Supporting audit assignments, both in the office and on client sites
* Assisting with the preparation of financial statements
* Working with accounting software and learning how financial data is analysed
* Collaborating with different teams and building confidence in communicating with clients
* Developing your technical knowledge and professional skills in a supportive environment
You’ll be given responsibility, guidance, and structured feedback throughout the year, helping you grow in confidence and capability.
Company Culture
At Ballards LLP, our placement students are real members of the team, gaining hands‑on experience, building confidence, and developing skills that set them apart when they graduate.
Benefits and Perks
By the end of the year, you’ll have a strong understanding of audit and accounts work, practical workplace skills employers value, experience working with real clients and real deadlines, and greater confidence, professionalism, and commercial awareness. You will also have the opportunity after graduation to apply for our ACA Graduate Programme.
Requirements
* Enthusiastic, reliable students currently studying towards a degree (any discipline considered, though finance‑related subjects are helpful), looking for a placement year as part of their course.
* Curious, proactive, and eager to learn.
* Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
* You don’t need prior accountancy experience, just a positive attitude and willingness to get involved.
If you’re looking to gain meaningful experience and build a strong foundation for a career in accountancy, apply now to start your journey with Ballards LLP.
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