People are at the heart of our business which is one of the reasons we are committed to bridging the gap between education and the world of work. 

We are a Cornerstone Employer, which means that we work closely with local schools and colleges throughout the year where we also hold sessions with their students and talk about what a career in the professional services industry could look like.

Over the last year as part of our commitment to building on our support for students, we have redeveloped our work experience offering which means that those who join us will finish their week with us having a greater understanding of the potential avenues they could go down with their career and come away with employability skills, knowledge about the importance of personal branding as well as whether a career in accountancy, audit, internal audit or tax could be something that they see themselves building a career in.

We’re excited to launch our new work experience programme which is taking place from 8 – 12 July 2024 in our Colchester office and from 5 – 9 August 2024 in our Ipswich office. 

Our work experience programme is open to everyone including GCSE students, A-level students, Undergraduates or anyone looking to start a career in accountancy.

As part of the week, the cohort will hear first-hand experience from our current students and their teams, who will share their journeys in the world of professional services so far and be able to understand what a role in each of these areas looks like, so that when it comes to applying for a full-time position, they’ll know exactly what they can expect.

Some of the key skills that will be taught as part of the week include communication, working in a team and problem-solving. 

“Creating pathways for young talent to explore and engage with the professional services industry is a priority for us,” said Georgie Norman, Head of People and Culture. “Our revamped work experience programme is designed to give students a comprehensive and hands-on understanding of various career opportunities within accountancy. We want to use the work experience programme as an opportunity for people to understand more about skills all employers are looking for and to help them develop these. From effective communication to managing change and understanding their image and impact in the workplace, we want to deliver sessions that will enhance employability. We believe that by investing in the development of these key skills early on, we are not only supporting the future workforce but also fostering a culture of learning and growth within our community.” 

To find out more about our work experience programme please visit our website.