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Employer: Saffery
Job Title: Audit Summer Internship
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Salary: Competitive salary
Job Type: Internship
Opportunity Details
Ready to discover your potential?
Are you looking to gain insight in Audit? Saffery is seeking ambitious penultimate year university undergraduates from all backgrounds to join the team as a Summer Intern.
About Saffery
Saffery is a partner-led and people-focused firm of chartered accountants, tax and business advisers. Since 1855, Saffery has built long-term relationships with diverse, high-profile clients, across varied and specialised sectors. As a proud member of Nexia, a worldwide network of trusted member firms, Saffery has access to local insight on a global scale.
Saffery prides itself on an 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.
About the Internship
Saffery’s summer internships run for a period of six to eight weeks each summer, providing a valuable insight into the workings of Saffery.
You’ll be partnered with a dedicated mentor who will ensure your internship is both enjoyable and challenging.
Your Role and Development
Your growth will incorporate an exciting blend of valuable work experience and real-world learning.
You’ll be taken through the various stages of an audit from planning to completion.
Work on audit and accounts preparation assignments for clients across diverse industries.
Learn how to conduct client reviews, audit testing, and financial analysis.
There may be opportunities to visit client sites and see first-hand how relationships are built and managed.
Progressively take on more responsibility, enabling you to understand the full audit cycle.
Saffery will support you every step of the way through mentorship, structured training, as well as regular social events to build friendships with colleagues.
Saffery will help you get to know 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.
Who Saffery Welcomes
Saffery recognises that talent comes from different paths, so applications are encouraged from all degree disciplines. Saffery does not expect applicants to have any prior relevant work experience or be studying towards a specific degree.
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).
Where Potential Meets Personal Meets You
At Saffery, people who share the company’s values are sought – 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 signature service. You won’t hesitate to speak up when something could be better and you’ll help to make it happen. Drive, focus, and a positive attitude are valued.
Here, you’re never just a number. You’re valued for who you are. Saffery wants your personality and style to shine, because the company believes in caring more and letting egos take a back seat. The team works hard, supports each other, and enjoys 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 people bring out the best in each other.
You’ll be surrounded by people who value you, your contributions, and your potential.
Saffery understands 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, Saffery would love to hear from you.
What Saffery Offers
Saffery believes that supporting people leads to success, so both core and flexible benefits are provided:
Financial Support & Flexibility
Competitive salary
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, Saffery does 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 Saffery’s People networks for example Accessibility, Cultural Heritage, Faith, LGBTQ+, Social Mobility and Women
Want to Return to Saffery?
Saffery really hopes you enjoy your time and if all goes well, you may be welcomed 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, three year training contracts are offered to help you become a qualified accountant or tax advisor, with full support for professional qualifications.
Key Dates to Apply
18 February 2026 – 1 March 2026
Early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment. Due to high volume, you may experience delays in the process but all submissions will be reviewed fairly.
What to Know Before You Apply
Before submitting your application, take some time to familiarise yourself with the recruitment process by visiting How to apply – Saffery.
Practising psychometric tests and learning more about how to approach a face-to-face, competency-based interview is also recommended. This will help you feel confident and prepared to show your best self.
You can apply to just one of Saffery’s programmes during each recruitment season. If your application isn’t successful this time, you are encouraged 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 before you submit an application – EarlyCareersTalent@saffery.com.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, please include the details in the relevant section on the application form. Saffery is committed to assessing all applicants fairly and wants to do everything possible to support your success throughout the process.
If you are selected for an in-person interview, reimbursement for your travel expenses will be provided. More information on what is covered will be shared at this stage of the process.
If you’re offered a place at Saffery, it is kindly recommended to hold 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.
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Explore life at Saffery & apply today:
Life at Saffery
How to Apply
If this opportunity interests you, head to the company’s official website for full details — click here to submit your application.
