HaysMac 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.
About the roleSpend your placement year in Audit at HaysMac, 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 doingAs 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 inconsistenciesPreparing audit working papers and documenting findingsSupporting seniors and managers throughout the audit processAttending client meetings and building relationships with client teamsWorking both in the office and on client sitesWorking at HaysMac 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 firmTake part in social and networking eventsContribute to our Corporate Social Responsibility initiativesOur culture is built on collaboration, progression, and shared success.
Person SpecificationCandidate 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 clientsDemonstrate curiosity and critical thinking, with the ability to question and analyse informationHave a genuine interest in how businesses and organisations operateEnjoy working collaboratively and contributing ideas within a team environmentBe adaptable and able to manage changing priorities and deadlinesShow attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilityBe comfortable working with data and using technology to analyse informationTake initiative and demonstrate a proactive approach to your developmentAct with integrity and professionalism in all situationsAcademic Requirements On track for a minimum 2:2 degree in any discipline
120 UCAS points (or equivalent) from your top three A-LevelsHaysMac 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.
About the roleSpend your placement year in Audit at HaysMac, 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 doingAs 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 inconsistenciesPreparing audit working papers and documenting findingsSupporting seniors and managers throughout the audit processAttending client meetings and building relationships with client teamsWorking both in the office and on client sitesWorking at HaysMac 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 firmTake part in social and networking eventsContribute to our Corporate Social Responsibility initiativesOur 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 clientsDemonstrate curiosity and critical thinking, with the ability to question and analyse informationHave a genuine interest in how businesses and organisations operateEnjoy working collaboratively and contributing ideas within a team environmentBe adaptable and able to manage changing priorities and deadlinesShow attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilityBe comfortable working with data and using technology to analyse informationTake initiative and demonstrate a proactive approach to your developmentAct with integrity and professionalism in all situationsAcademic Requirements On track for a minimum 2:2 degree in any discipline
120 UCAS points (or equivalent) from your top three A-LevelsEveryone is welcome to apply for our roles, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief, age, marital status, background, pregnancy, or caring responsibilities.
We also recognise the importance of diversity of thought within our teams and are fully committed to embracing the talents of people with autism, dyslexia, ADHD, and other forms of neurocognitive variation.
We will always seek to make appropriate adjustments to recruitment, workplaces, and work processes to be fully inclusive to people with different needs and working styles.
If you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for you from application onwards, please email haysmac@wearewiser.com.
