Saffery early careers: how to get in
Last checked 2026-10-12 against Saffery's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with Saffery. How we check
At a glance
- Graduate Jobs in Accounting, Audit and Taxgraduate schemeNo published deadlineVisa sponsorship: No5 stages
- School Leaver Apprenticeships (ACA, ICAS CA, ACCA, ATT and CTA routes in audit, accounts, tax and payroll)apprenticeshipNo published deadlineVisa sponsorship: No
- Summer InternshipinternshipNo published deadlineVisa sponsorship: No4 stages
Graduate Jobs in Accounting, Audit and Tax
How Saffery recruits
Current cycle (graduate roles launch each September for the following September; page undated). 5 stages, from Saffery's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Saffery names them.
Online application form
Application form
Online application form for a live job on the Saffery careers page.
“Click the job you’re interested in and then complete our online application form to commence the process.”
Online assessments
Online tests
Online inductive, deductive and numerical reasoning tests measuring problem solving.
“You’ll move on to the next stage: online assessments. These assessments consist of inductive, deductive and numerical reasoning questions designed to measure your problem solving abilities.”
Additional online assessment
Situational judgement test
A second online assessment that evaluates competencies, taken only after passing the reasoning tests.
“If you’re successful, you’ll move through to complete an additional online assessment which evaluates competencies.”
First stage interview
Phone interview
First stage interview with a member of the Early Careers team. The FAQ does not say whether it is by phone or video.
“After that (if successful), you’ll move onto a first stage interview with a member of our Early Careers team.”
Interview Day
Final interview
In-person Interview Day to meet the team, with an interview preparation guide sent beforehand and travel expenses covered.
“If you’re successful, you’ll then move forward to an in-person Interview Day where you’ll get to meet the team.”
Summer Internship
How Saffery recruits
not stated. 4 stages, from Saffery's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-09. Test providers are named only where Saffery names them.
Online application
Application form
Complete online application form with personal details and qualifications.
“complete our online application form to commence the process”
Online assessments
Online tests
Assessments with inductive, deductive and numerical reasoning questions, plus competency evaluation.
“You'll move on to the next stage: online assessments.”
First stage interview
Live video interview
First stage interview with member of Saffery Early Careers team.
“first stage interview with a member of our Early Careers team”
In-person Interview Day
Final interview
In-person Interview Day meeting the team and assessing cultural fit.
“you'll then move forward to an in-person Interview Day where you'll get to meet the team”
Visa sponsorship
Graduate Jobs in Accounting, Audit and Tax
Saffery's own early-careers FAQ states it does not currently offer sponsorship visas for international students
“Do you offer sponsorship visas for international students? Not at the moment, no. You need to have the full right to live and work in the UK to apply to us.”
School Leaver Apprenticeships
Saffery's school leaver route trains you towards ACA, CA, ACCA or tax qualifications, but it does not sponsor visas for early careers applicants.
“Do you offer sponsorship visas for international students? Not at the moment, no. You need to have the full right to live and work in the UK to apply to us.”
Summer Internship
Summer internship in accounts, audit or tax, but visa sponsorship not available for international students.
“Do you offer sponsorship visas for international students? Not at the moment, no. You need to have the full right to live and work in the UK to apply to us.”
Saffery on the Home Office sponsor register
This is general information, not immigration advice. Check gov.uk and the employer's own FAQ before you apply: rules change.
Common questions
- What is the Saffery graduate scheme application process?
- Saffery's own careers pages describe 5 stages: Online application form, then Online assessments, then Additional online assessment, then First stage interview, then Interview Day.
- Does Saffery sponsor visas for graduates?
- Saffery's own early-careers FAQ states it does not currently offer sponsorship visas for international students
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