Company Secretarial - Placement Student 2027

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 2027? Our Solent office is actively seeking a motivated individual to join our team!

Responsibilities

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:

• Incorporating companies
• Preparing statutory forms
• Maintaining statutory books

This role is ideal for individuals seeking practical experience in a professional and dynamic environment.

Skills

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!

Benefits

🌍 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.