2026 Accounting & Finance Summer Internship Leeds

We offer you the chance to start your career and make a real difference.Programme Length: 10 weeks (Monday 15 June Thursday 20 August 2026)Salary: 22000 (Leeds pro rata)About UsAt the FCA we regulate financial services firms in the UK to keep financial markets fair thriving and effective. By joining us youll play a key part in protecting consumers driving economic growth and shaping the future of UK finance services. Were looking for graduates to join our diverse and highly capable teams across the FCA.About the programmeDuring the Accountancy & Finance Summer Internship youll gain practical experience across governance planning audit and reporting building the expertise to assess risk and support long-term financial resilience. The scheme is designed to develop your core skills in judgement engagement self-management and delivery while deepening your knowledge through analysis and research.Youll be assigned to a team where youll work on real projects that contribute to the FCAs strategic objectives. Your experience will be tailored to help you build a strong foundation in financial services with opportunities to apply economic thinking and provide valuable advice to help FCA functions deliver on their goals.For those interested in accountancy the internship offers hands-on experience in financial audit internal controls reporting and governance. Youll strengthen your understanding of accounting principles regulatory frameworks and risk assessment and their practical application.Note: Successful interns will be offered a place on our graduate scheme in the same location. Please apply for the internship in the location where you would also want to work as a graduate.Learning & developmentOur 10-week programme is designed to equip you with the skills and confidence to thrive in a fast-paced evolving environment. Inspired by the FCAs values of self-sufficiency resilience ambition engagement and integrity youll be supported in developing personal effectiveness advancing professional capabilities and making a meaningful impact.Youll benefit from:Bespoke induction and trainingNetworking opportunitiesLunch and learn sessionsSocial events with your intern cohortOpportunities to hear from senior speakers across the businessWhat we look forWe seek candidates who are curious eager to learn and keen to grow in a professional environment. You should be able to build relationships at all levels and analyse data effectively. No specific experience is required; youll learn through working alongside experienced colleagues.What We Offer22000 pro rata salaryRewarding work environment and hybrid working optionsCommitment to diversity and inclusionWellbeing resources and supportCharity and volunteering initiatives5 days annual leaveSports and social clubsSubsidised on-site fitness centre(London only)Subsidised restaurantApplication ProcessSubmit your online application by midnight Sunday 14 December 2025. Please apply early as application windows may close if we receive a high volume of candidatesWe have created the FCA Candidate Preparation Zone so you can find out more information about our assessment process and practice some tests. one application is accepted across our early careers programmes within any six-month periodYou must have obtained or be on track to achieve a minimum 2:1 degree from any universityApplicants for the 2026 summer internship must be in their penultimate year of studyInternship offers are subject to candidates independently obtaining and maintaining permission to work in the UK for the full duration of both the internship and graduate scheme. More informationWe welcome applications from all candidates. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and internship you can request support from Employability at any stage in the recruitment process.Your application and any work submitted must be your own. Do not allow another person to complete any part of the assessment or submit responses generated by an AI assistant or similar softwareGraduate offers following the internship cannot be deferredFor queries contact Join us and shape the future of financial services we look forward to receiving your applicationRequired Experience:Intern Key Skills Microsoft Office,Public Relations,Google Docs,Data Collection,MailChimp,Microsoft Word,Dermal Fillers,Microsoft Powerpoint,Research Experience,Microsoft Excel,Adobe Photoshop,Writing Skills Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1