Accountancy Placement Opportunity with Thomson Cooper

9 hours ago


Dunfermline, Fife, United Kingdom Thomson Cooper Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic student to join our team for an 8-week placement in mid to late June.

During this internship, you will gain hands-on experience working in a busy, thriving accountancy practice. You will be assigned to one of our specialist departments, including tax, audit, outsourcing, general practice, and insolvency.

You will learn first-hand what it is like to work in a dynamic growing firm that puts its people at the heart of what they do. Our aim is to develop and challenge you, creating a rounded experience that will give you greater insight into the work of a practicing accountant in Scotland today.

About You

  • Expect to achieve a minimum 2:1 in your degree course, graduating June/July 2025.
  • Hold Scottish Highers (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics at grade B or above.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of what it is to work in an accountancy practice and communicate what attracts you to the profession.
  • Show pride in your work, have a good attention to detail, and high degree of accuracy.
  • Possess strong communication skills.

The Benefits

  • We are a Real Living Wage employer.
  • Offer a Student Mentoring Programme.
  • Provide varied experience in one of our specialist departments.
  • Allow the opportunity to speak to our graduate trainees and understand more about what it is to work in practice and train as a chartered accountant.

As a leading independent firm of Accountants and Business Advisors operating across Central Scotland, we offer all accountancy services from tax advice and software training to debt solutions and wealth management. Our client portfolio has grown significantly in recent years, offering a wide range of sectors and industries.

Our Values

We nurture talent and offer training and development opportunities to ensure we get the best from our people. Working in smaller teams helps us maintain personal relationships, and our values are at the heart of everything we do.

Many of our staff have trained with us and moved through the ranks to senior levels, including most of our current partners. Working closely with senior staff and partners, the successful candidate will benefit from excellent, on-the-job training.

Estimated Salary

£15,000 - £20,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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