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Our clients span manufacturing, retail, tech, charities, healthcare and more, giving you breadth and early responsibility.\n\nWhether you’re exploring a career in Audit or Tax, this is your chance to gain practical insight before you graduate - with opportunities to return as a Graduate Trainee if you perform well during your placement.\nAbout You\nThis programme is specifically designed for individuals currently in their 2nd year of university, looking to complete a sandwich year as part of their degree.\n\nTo apply, you’ll need a strong academic history, including a minimum of a Grade C/5 in English and B/6 in Maths at GCSE level (or equivalent).\nYou’ll also be:\n\n· An effective communicator - confident in listening and expressing ideas clearly with clients and colleagues.\n· Collaborative - a team player who enjoys sharing ideas and working together to achieve great results.\n· Time efficient - able to balance work and study with good organisation and prioritisation.\n· A problem solver - curious, adaptable and ready to take on challenges.\n· Results focused - proud to deliver a high standard of work and service.\n· Keen to learn - enthusiastic about developing your skills and career.\n\nThe Process\nOur application process is designed to help you show your best self:\n\n· Application Review\n· Online testing (behavioural, numerical and comprehension)\n· Assessment Centre & Individual Interview\n· Offer\n\nKey Dates\nAdvert closes: 27th October\nOnline tests to be sent out to shortlisted candidates: 29th October\nDeadline for completing online tests: 5th November\n Assessment Centres: Our assessment centres will take place as follows: 16th and 17th November at our Sheffield office (applicants for Chesterfield & Sheffield) \n19th November at our Leeds office (applicants for Cleckheaton, Leeds & York)\n\n*Please note: If you are shortlisted for a role in Tax, you will be invited to one of the Sheffield assessment centres, regardless of the location of the role you are being considered for.\n\nKey Details\n\n· Location: New Chartford House, Centurion Way, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 3QB\n· Contract Type: 12-month fixed term contract\n· Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday\n· Start Date: September 2027\nBelong @ Sumer\nAt Sumer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment, not just as buzzwords, but as the heartbeat of our team. 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