Department: Outsourced Business Services
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Solent Office
Compensation: £25,000 / year
Menzies is an equal opportunities employer which means that we recruit, employ, train, pay, and promote regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We are building a first-class team and, to do so, we know that we need a diverse mix of talented people doing their best work.
About us
Menzies LLP is on a mission to be recognised as the leading firm of advisers and accountants to individuals and businesses. Inspiring people through BRIGHTER THINKING is how we sum up the difference we make to our clients. It’s our finance and accounting expertise, combined with strategic commercial thinking with our values as the bedrock of our success. At Menzies LLP we strive to Inspire, Innovate, Collaborate and Empathise. We are proud of having been recognised as one of the best Graduate & Apprenticeship Employers for the past 5 years by JobCrowd.com
Are you a university student studying towards Corporate Governance and Law? looking for a valuable 12-month placement starting in summer 2026? Our Solent office is actively seeking a motivated individual to join our team!
This 12-month University Placement offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in Company Secretarial work. You’ll collaborate with our Accountancy, Tax, and Consultancy Teams across our offices.
You’ll assist our Company Secretarial team in supporting over 2,500 companies, covering tasks such as:
This role is ideal for individuals seeking practical experience in a professional and dynamic environment.
We welcome applications from enthusiastic students who are on track to achieve a minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree in any discipline. Additionally, you’ll need:
✔️ 2 x A levels (A-C) and one other A level or equivalent
✔️ 5 GCSEs (A- C or 9-4), including Maths and English (or equivalent)
✔️ Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)
✔️ The ability to manage pressure and adapt to changing priorities
✔️ Intermediate MS Office skills (Word & Excel)
✔️ Experience with Diligent Entities (advantageous but not essential)
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you!
🌍 Agile working policy
👗 Dress for your day policy
🌴 23.5 days holiday plus bank holidays
📈 Structured career development plans
🎉 A vibrant CSR programme & social events to connect with colleagues
🤝 Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for confidential support 24/7
Explore our comprehensive employee benefits package here: Menzies Employee Benefits
At Menzies LLP, we support individuals from all backgrounds to develop and succeed in their careers. If you are interested in starting your career in Accounts and joining an inclusive team, apply now for our next intake.
Due to the large volume of applications we receive for each role, we may not always be able to respond to your application within a short-term time period. However, every application is reviewed by a member of the Talent Acquisition team against the criteria set-out.
Menzies is a proudly independent UK business advisory and accountancy practice with national coverage and international connections. As a full-service firm with strong sector specialisms, we have a proven track record supporting businesses, not-for-profit and individuals to successfully reach their financial goals.
We focus on optimising clients’ businesses financially, operationally, and strategically. We employ 1100+ trusted advisors in Audit, Tax & Advisory Services, across 11 locations UK wide.
Our sector specialisation sets us apart. Our expert teams work in collaboration with each other delivering a host of business, tax and commercial advisory projects over and above the market leading assurance and compliance work undertaken for UK and International clients.
We continue to take a relationship-led approach with our clients. We use our Brighter Thinking methodology to empower clients with greater confidence and certainty in the face of increasing complexity.
Founded in 1912, Menzies is headquartered in London with coverage nationally in England & Wales and has a turnover of £110m. Our clients are mid-size and large privately held corporates, not-for-profit, and individuals, across the UK and internationally via major market country-desks, and in 157 countries globally through Menzies membership of HLB, the global advisory and accounting network.
Our sector expertise extends to:
Charities & Not for Profit
Financial Services
Hospitality and leisure
Legal Services
Manufacturing
Property and construction
Recruitment
Retail & wholesale
Social Housing
Technology
Transport and logistics
Find out more at https://www.menzies.co.uk
