Early talent

As an accredited training firm and a Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer, we offer comprehensive training in a supportive environment. Our structured training contracts, for all backgrounds, equip you with the skills for outstanding client service and a professional qualification, opening diverse career opportunities.

For students and those exploring careers in our sector, we also offer valuable early insight opportunities, including summer internships, placement years, insight days and virtual work experience.

We invest in your development to help you become a well-rounded professional, offering extensive support, cross-team collaboration and a dynamic, inclusive environment. You’ll find clear progression routes and various opportunities to shape your career; many of our partners started as trainees here, proving dedication can lead to leadership.

See more information about our teams here.

Graduates

Our three-year programme provides hands-on experience with diverse clients, developing essential skills and building a successful career foundation while you earn a professional qualification. In your third year, as you approach qualification, you can broaden your experience by supporting internal training and exploring other services and sectors through secondment opportunities.

Graduate trainee programmes

Audit Apprenticeship (ACA) – various sectors

Over three years, gain hands-on experience and build the foundation for a successful career in audit. You’ll work with businesses across a wide range of sectors such as financial services, hospitality, real estate and technology, while earning your ACA qualification and becoming an ICAEW Chartered Accountant.

Audit Apprenticeship (ACA) – Corporate Audit sector

Over three years, gain hands-on experience in our Corporate Audit team. You’ll work with mid-market private, listed and private equity backed businesses while earning your ACA qualification and becoming an ICAEW Chartered Accountant. Our clients vary in size and maturity from multi-billion-pound UK-headquartered groups with global operations, to smaller high-growth businesses with significant financial backing, and everything in between.

Audit Apprenticeship (ACA) – Nonprofit sector

Over three years, gain hands-on experience and build the foundation for a successful career in audit, as part of our Nonprofit team. You’ll work with a wide range of nonprofit clients such as charities, education and trade associations and membership bodies, while earning your ACA qualification and becoming an ICAEW Chartered Accountant.

Audit Apprenticeship (ACA) – Media sector

Over three years, gain hands-on experience and build the foundation for a successful career in audit. Within this department and our West End office, you’ll work with businesses across our media and entertainment sector, while earning your ACA qualification and becoming an ICAEW Chartered Accountant.

School leavers

Our Level 4 Apprenticeships offer hands-on experience and a career foundation in audit or accounting. You’ll work with diverse businesses, delivering exceptional client service, while earning an AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting. Upon completion, you’ll be considered for the ACA pathway, leading on to becoming a fully qualified ICAEW Chartered Accountant after two additional years of study.

School leavers trainee programmes

Audit Apprenticeship (AAT) – various sectors

Over two years, gain hands-on experience and build the foundation for a successful career in audit. Through our Audit Apprenticeship, you’ll work with businesses across a wide range of sectors such as financial services, hospitality, real estate and technology, while earning a Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting from the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT).

Audit Apprenticeship (AAT) – Corporate Audit sector

Over two years, gain hands-on experience and build the foundation for a successful career in audit. As part of our Corporate Audit team, you’ll work with mid-market private, listed and private equity backed businesses while earning a Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting from the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT).

Audit Apprenticeship (AAT) – Nonprofit sector

Over two years gain hands-on experience and build the foundation for a successful career in audit. As part of our Nonprofit team, you’ll work across a range of charities and independent schools, as well as gaining corporate exposure through engagement with trading subsidiaries and corporate membership organisations, while earning a Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting from the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT).

Audit Apprenticeship (AAT) – Media sector

Over two years, gain hands-on experience and build the foundation for a successful career in audit. Within this department and our West End office, you’ll work with businesses across our media and entertainment sector, while earning a Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting from the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT).

Audit Apprenticeship (AAT) – Business outsourcing sector

Over two years, gain hands-on experience, develop essential skills and build the foundation for a successful career within our Business Outsourcing Services team. You’ll work with businesses across a wide range of sectors, delivering exceptional client service while earning a Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting from the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT).

Internships and work experience

Looking to get a head start with industry experience? For those still completing their studies and exploring careers in the sector, we provide valuable early insight opportunities to help you realise your long-term professional goals.

If you’re currently at university, we offer 8-week summer internships and 12-month placements. Applications for these open on our careers page in the autumn term, so keep an eye there and on our social media.

If you’re in post-16 education (such as sixth form or college), or approaching the end of it, we offer Insight Days in partnership with Pathway CTM, held at one of our offices. These events give you a first-hand look at the services we offer and the career pathways available at the firm.

We also provide a Virtual Work Experience programme via Springpod, available year-round. This includes a programme at specific times of the year designed especially for female students. You can enrol in any of these programmes directly using the link below.

Internships and placements

Eight week summer internship – Undergraduate scheme

For eight weeks between July and August, gain hands-on experience in one of our teams, with a structured support system to help you get to grips with the role. You’ll work on a group project with your fellow interns and attend internal training to enhance your knowledge. Our mission? To provide you with meaningful work experience, which’ll support your career and the remainder of your studies.

One year industrial placement – Undergraduate scheme

These 12-month placements, starting in September, offer university students valuable, hands-on experience to contribute to their studies and future careers. From day one, you’ll work directly with our clients, who choose us for our deep understanding of their needs. You’ll gain insight into their businesses, uncover the obstacles they face and become familiar with their sectors. You’ll receive comprehensive guidance in all tasks and gain exposure across the wider business, learning how we effectively support and engage with our clients.

Virtual work experience – Year 11 to year 13 students (Springpod)

In partnership with Springpod, our virtual programme offers year 11-13 students insight into the accountancy, audit, tax and advisory professions. Through engaging videos, quizzes and interactive activities, you’ll develop essential technical and employability skills, building the confidence to pursue a career in the sector and with Moore Kingston Smith.

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Insight days – Year 11 to year 13 students

Join us at one of our offices to explore what a career at Moore Kingston Smith could look like. You’ll spend the day hearing directly from our trainees, taking part in a group activity, and developing key skills and confidence for a future in the professional services sector. These events are run in partnership with Pathway CTM. To view and register for upcoming Insight Days, please visit our employer profile on their website.

Recruitment process

Our application process has four key stages. Information on what to expect and how to prepare is available below.

Our Recruitment team supports you throughout, and we can confidentially discuss any individual support or adjustments you require, such as extra time in our interactive assessment or sharing interview questions in advance. If successful in securing a training contract, we’ll arrange a confidential call to discuss how we can best support your performance.

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1. Application

The first step is to apply! You’ll answer some simple questions which are aligned with the requirements of the role, and be asked about what about the role and firm interests you. We recruit on a rolling basis, so would encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience to avoid missing out.

2. Interactive assessment

If your application is progressed, we will reach out by inviting you to complete an interactive assessment online with more information on how to prepare and what to expect.

It is a combination of pre-recorded video questions and interactive tests. This is a great opportunity to help us get to know you better and assess your potential for the role.

3. Virtual interview with one of the Early Talent team

The next stage of the process will be an interview with a member of our Early Talent Team, where you’ll join an online interview to discuss your skills and interest in the role.

4. Final interview in the office which you’re being considered for

The final stage of the process will be an in-person interview, with 2 interviewers from the team which you might be joining! This will be a chance for the team to get to know you, your skills and aspirations, whilst also telling you about the team, the work that they do, and give you a look around the office!

What we look for

You’ll receive training and support throughout your career with us. Our school leaver and graduate pathways offer structured study and exam programmes for proactive preparation. While prior technical knowledge or experience isn’t required, we look for:

Clear motivation for a career in the sector with an understanding of the role and professional qualification.
Enthusiasm for building strong relationships and collaborating with clients and colleagues, with close manager support.
A proactive, results-driven attitude, committed to excellent client service and high-quality, professional work with integrity.
Dedication to ethical standards, ensuring work aligns with professional guidelines and best practices.
Strong commitment and reliability to balance studies and exams (with paid study leave) alongside your full-time role.
A growth mindset and adaptable approach, continuously acquiring new skills and knowledge, supported by your manager, learning coach and dedicated Early Talent team.
A commitment to uphold our value of understanding, demonstrating respect, collaboration and active listening

Early talent vacancies

Early talent