What we offer
Experience. Insight. A deeper understanding of the accountancy profession. As well as the chance to discover whether our ACA Graduate Programme is for you. A summer internship whilst at university takes you closer to where you want to be. Enjoy the journey.
Our summer internship gives you responsibility from day one across a range of accountancy and tax work. You will gain a practical understanding of the accountancy profession and an insight into what it is like providing tax, accountancy and advisory services to high net worth private clients, including their families, trusts and businesses.
It’s important to us that you feel part of the team. When you join you will have a buddy and a trainee co-ordinator who will provide useful tips and guidance on ways of working. Managers will be on hand to support you in your work. Social events give you the chance to get to know staff across all levels of the firm, building future contacts.
During your time with us you will learn from, and collaborate with, experienced staff to learn new skills and develop existing ones. Technical skills, people skills, soft skills, IT and software skills. This is how you build your future.
Discover accountancy
Our summer internship gives you responsibility from day one across a range of accountancy and tax work. You will gain a practical understanding of the accountancy profession and an insight into what it is like providing tax, accountancy and advisory services to high net worth private clients, including their families, trusts and businesses.
Feel part of the team
It’s important to us that you feel part of the team. When you join you will have a buddy and a trainee co-ordinator who will provide useful tips and guidance on ways of working. Managers will be on hand to support you in your work. Social events give you the chance to get to know staff across all levels of the firm, building future contacts.
Develop your skills
During your time with us you will learn from, and collaborate with, experienced staff to learn new skills and develop existing ones. Technical skills, people skills, soft skills, IT and software skills. This is how you build your future.
Meet our interns
Summer Internship Programme
I initially joined Dixon Wilson as an intern in the Summer of 2021 prior to my final year at the University of Southampton where I studied BSc Economics. I have since returned to Dixon Wilson on the graduate programme where I am working towards obtaining the ACA qualification.
“Completing the internship gave me a much greater understanding of the accountancy profession because from the get go I was given responsibility.”
Summer Internship Programme
Dixon Wilson was introduced to me during my time studying Accounting and Finance at the London School of Economics and Political Sciences. I had recently changed fields from medicine to accounting and finance so was rather keen on gaining valuable experience in this new area.
“The internship itself was a fantastic experience, everyone at the firm was so welcoming to me which made it much easier to settle in.”
FAQs
What can I expect from a summer internship with Dixon Wilson?
You will gain practical work experience and a deeper understanding of the accountancy profession to find out if a career in accountancy is for you. You will be given responsibility from day one across a range of accountancy and tax work. Working in a nurturing team environment you will learn new skills and develop existing ones. Managers are on hand to guide and support you. You will also be assigned a buddy that will help you get to know our ways of working. There will be opportunities to get to know colleagues at all levels across the Firm. Our active social committee delivers a wide range of social events from netball, cricket and tennis to chess and puppy yoga. Enjoy the journey.
How long does the summer internship last?
Our Summer Internship Programme lasts between eight to ten weeks between July and September.
Are there minimum academic requirements to join the Dixon Wilson Summer Internship Programme?
Our Summer Internship Programme is for undergraduate students in their second or penultimate year at university. You will need to have achieved a minimum of 120 UCAS points (300 points under the old UCAS system) and be averaging at least a 2:1 in your chosen degree to apply.
What are Dixon Wilson looking for?
Aside from our minimum academic requirements we look for interns who want to learn, are curious and enjoy problem solving; are adaptable when exposed to new situations and scenarios; enjoy working with others, and have the aptitude to deliver a first-class professional service to our clients.
Other requirements include:
When and how do I apply?
Applications for our Summer Internship Programme open in March each year. Our internship starts in July of the same year.
Apply via our website using the Apply Now buttons.
What is the application process?
Our application process is in 4 stages:
Stage 1: Online application form. You’ll start the application process by completing our online application form.
Stage 2: Online Assessments. If you are shortlisted and have met our academic requirements you will be invited to take an initial numerical reasoning test (NRT). Upon successful completion, you will be invited to sit a verbal reasoning test (VRT) and a critical reasoning test (CRT).
Stage 3: HR Interview. Candidates who successfully complete our assessments will be contacted and invited to an interview by one of our HR team. The interview, conducted by one of our HR team, will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. It will take approximately 45 minutes and will explore your interest in accountancy. We will also ask you some competency based interview questions. You will have the opportunity to ask questions as well, so please do! This is a chance for you to learn more about our summer internship programme.
Stage 4: Final Interview. You may be invited back to our final stage interview. This is in person at our offices, where you will meet one of our managers.
If you are successful one of our HR team will contact you with an offer to join us in July.
Support needed?
If you need to request an adjustment or additional support in the recruitment process due to a disability, health condition and/or being neurodivergent, you just need to let our HR team know. They will ask you some questions to better understand your request and to ensure we provide personalised support.
More questions?
We want to make sure you have all the information you need. If you have any questions we haven’t answered here you can get in touch by e-mailing us at careers@dixonwilson.co.uk
Ready to take your next steps?
Bring your curious and collaborative nature and let’s make your future happen. We’re here to support ambition.
