Summary

Summer Placement Programme 2026

Looking to kickstart your career in accounting, taxation or auditing?

Are you studying for a bachelor's degree and interested in pursuing a career in accounting, taxation or auditing? Thinking of looking for a paid summer placement?

CT: Accountants Advisers has a fantastic opportunity for you. 

This year we are offering two fantastic Summer Placement programmes which will commence from 15 June 2026 and last for 7 weeks in our Edinburgh and Glasgow Offices. 

We will be offering our rotational Summer Internship programme which gives you the opportunity to experience a host of our departments, in addition to an Audit specific internship where you will spend the duration of the Internship with the Audit team. 

Cut to the chase….

What’s in it for me?

• The chance to work with a diverse range of clients.
• Exposure to multiple different departments.
• Grow, develop, and build relationships with professional teams.

• The chance to join our 2026/27 Graduate Programme! 

In a nutshell, a new career opportunity! Eager to know more?

How to apply?

For your application, we would like you to share your CV and cover letter in PDF. 

Your cover letter should cover the following points:

About the role

Over the 7-week period, you will either spend time with our growing Audit department, or rotating around some of our departments, including:

• Accounts & Business Advisory;
• Audit Assurance;
• Corporate Tax; and
• Personal Tax;

This internship gives you the chance to either experience what it’s like working in Audit or rotate across different departments, helping you to figure out which 2026/27 graduate role would be right for you once you finish your studies! 

So that’s the gloss, what about the nitty-gritty?

Duties and responsibilities

• Direct involvement in client work in the relevant departments and attendance at client sites.
• Handling sensitive or confidential information with honesty and integrity.
• Learn how to carry out the day-to-day work of a Graduate Associate in our departments. 
• Taking on additional tasks or projects to learn more about the accounting industry.
• General administration.
  • Over the 7-weeks, you’ll also work with your fellow placement students on a group project that will be presented to members of the Senior Leadership / Partnership Team.

Are you up for the challenge?

About You

If you are:

• An undergraduate who is in their penultimate year on track to pass your degree, in any subject.
• Interested in a career in accounting, taxation or auditing. 
  • An excellent communicator – both written and verbal.
  • Attentive to detail.
  • Tenacious and able to see tasks to completion.
  • Curious and use your initiative to solve problems.
  • Resilient and can work well in a busy team.
  • Highly IT literate (Microsoft Office in particular).

Then we’d love to hear from you!

What We Offer?

• A paid placement. As a Real living wage employer – we make sure all staff are paid a fair wage.
  • A buddy for each of your rotations.
  • Hybrid working opportunities 
  • Social events to help build your knowledge and profile.
  • Invaluable hands-on exposure and experience.

Send your application right away and discover your new opportunities with  CT!

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