Audit Placement

Position: Audit Placement Year, September 2027
Hays Mac is an award-winning firm of chartered accountants and tax advisors, with 45 partners and over 700 staff, providing advice and services to entrepreneurs, fast-growing and owner-managed businesses, charities and not for profit organisations across the UK and internationally. From our trainees to our partners, our culture of support and progression means we grow together as one firm to best help our clients.

We are a top 20 London accountancy firm, a leading member of MSI Global Alliance, and advisers to some of the UK’s most exciting businesses and charities. Our team of over 500 people all work together in our modern offices located in London and Cape Town.

Main Role and Responsibilities Spend your placement year in Audit at Hays Mac, gaining hands-on experience with a diverse range of clients while developing the professional and technical skills needed for a successful career in accountancy.

Audit is about providing independent assurance that financial statements are accurate and reliable. As an Audit Placement Associate, you will help organisations build trust in their financial reporting, supporting better decision-making for stakeholders and the wider business community.

From day one, you will join one of our sector teams, specialising in sectors such as Creative, Media & Technology, Property, Hospitality, Financial Services or Social Purpose. You’ll gain valuable exposure to different industries, business environments, and client challenges while working alongside experienced professionals who will support your development throughout your placement.

What you’ll be doing

As an Audit Placement Associate, you’ll work as part of a team delivering high-quality audits. Your responsibilities will include:

Testing financial transactions (e.g. invoices, payments, and receipts)
Reviewing financial data to identify risks or inconsistencies

Preparing audit working papers and documenting findings

Supporting seniors and managers throughout the audit process

Attending client meetings and building relationships with client teams

Working both in the office and on client sites

Working at Hays Mac We pride ourselves on creating a supportive and inclusive environment where you can thrive. Alongside your role, you will have opportunities to:

Build strong relationships across the firm

Take part in social and networking events

Contribute to our Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives

Our culture is built on collaboration, progression, and shared success.

Candidate Profile We are looking for individuals who are curious, motivated and eager to learn. You should:

Be a strong communicator, with the confidence to build relationships with colleagues and clients

Demonstrate curiosity and critical thinking, with the ability to question and analyse information

Have a genuine interest in how businesses and organisations operate

Enjoy working collaboratively and contributing ideas within a team environment

Be adaptable and able to manage changing priorities and deadlines

Show attention to detail and strong problem-solving ability

Be comfortable working with data and using technology to analyse information

Take initiative and demonstrate a proactive approach to your development

Act with integrity and professionalism in all situations

Academic Requirements On track for a minimum 2:2 degree in any discipline
120 UCAS points (or equivalent) from your top three A-Levels Hays Mac  is an award-winning firm of chartered accountants and tax advisors, with 45 partners and over 700 staff, providing advice and services to entrepreneurs, fast-growing and owner-managed businesses, charities and not for profit organisations across the UK and internationally. From our trainees to our partners, our culture of support and progression means…