Johnston Carmichael Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers
Accounting Summer Internship - Edinburgh 2027
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Our team of sharp minds have unique skills, talents and aspirations, but we have common goals too, and we are looking for like-minded people to help us reach those goals.
We have a number of summer internships across our Scottish offices. Please apply for your first location preference only. If you have other preferences, this can be discussed later in our recruitment process.
During your internship, you have the opportunity to gain exposure across Tax, Business Advisory and Audit, giving you the chance to understand how each team supports businesses and their people to succeed. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals, get involved in real client work and develop valuable skills that will set you apart as you take the next step in your career.
You will find out more about our business lines here.
Our six-week in-person summer internship will run from 12 July – 20 August 2027 and is designed to offer you first-hand experience of working with us. It is an opportunity for you to get an understanding of our business as well as for us to get to know you and your skills as an individual.
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At the end of the internship, there will be a review of your performance and experience, which could lead to an offer of a permanent position on our 2028 graduate programme.
About you:
- Penultimate-year student studying an honours degree in any subject with a real passion and understanding of accountancy and professional services
- Working towards a 2.1 or above
- Ability to demonstrate a growth mindset and a passion for learning
- Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and taking pride in your work
- Good time management, ability to multitask, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to make sound judgements are essential, along with a can-do approach
All candidates are required to have the right to live and work in the UK permanently and without any restrictions.
Why JC?
Johnston Carmichael helps to build success stories that change lives - whether it’s our clients, our communities, or most importantly, our people, who now number over 900 across the UK.
We work with individuals and businesses all over the country, and our expertise covers almost every industry sector. We’re also an independent member firm of Moore Global Network Limited, a global accounting and advisory network of over 37,000 advisers across more than 114 countries.
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Everything we do at Johnston Carmichael is underpinned by our four core values – Doing The Right Thing, Standing In Other People’s Shoes, Leading Our Future and Remaining Relevant. We’ve created a range of ways to support our people to make sure every voice is heard, including our People and Culture Forum, and we encourage each of our sharp minds to be leaders of their work and learning. You can read more about our culture and values here.
In the last 10 years we’ve raised more than £450,000 for charity and continuously evolved our commitment to sustainable business practices. We are Gold sponsors of the Kiltwalk and also partner with Netball Scotland and England Netball, creating an enduring impact on the ground in our communities.
At Johnston Carmichael, we are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace. A copy of this policy will be made available on request. We also welcome applications from individuals who have had time away from paid employment.
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