Undergraduate Placement – Audit & Accounts

Overview

At Ballards LLP, our placement students are real members of the team - gaining hands-on experience, building confidence, and developing skills that set them apart when they graduate.

Ballards LLP is a forward-thinking firm of chartered accountants based in Droitwich, Worcester, and Birmingham. Known for our supportive culture, modern approach, and commitment to developing future talent, Ballards delivers a wide range of accountancy services to organisations across a variety of sectors.

This is a paid placement year within our Audit & Accounts team, designed for university students completing a sandwich year as part of their degree.

You’ll work alongside experienced professionals supporting a wide range of businesses - from growing owner-managed companies to larger, established organisations. No two days are the same, and you’ll gain real insight into how businesses operate behind the scenes.

During your placement, you’ll get involved in:

• Supporting audit assignments, both in the office and on client sites
• Assisting with the preparation of financial statements
• Working with accounting software and learning how financial data is analysed
• Collaborating with different teams and building confidence communicating with clients
• Developing your technical knowledge and professional skills in a supportive environment

You’ll be given responsibility, guidance, and structured feedback throughout the year — helping you grow in confidence and capability.

By the end of the year, you’ll have:

• A strong understanding of audit and accounts work
• Practical workplace skills employers love
• Experience working with real clients and real deadlines
• Greater confidence, professionalism, and commercial awareness

You will also have the opportunity after graduation to apply for our ACA Graduate Programme.

We’re looking for enthusiastic, reliable students who are:

• Currently studying towards a degree (any discipline considered, though finance-related subjects are helpful)
• Looking for a placement year as part of their course
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team

You don’t need prior accountancy experience - just a positive attitude and willingness to get involved.

Find out more about Early Careers at Ballards LLP on our portal.