Accounting Summer Internship

Legal & General • Full-time • Cardiff, Wales, GB • 6d ago

Kickstart your accounting career with an immersive summer internship at one of the UK’s most respected financial institutions.

About the Company

Legal & General is a leading UK financial services group and major global investor, managing the financial futures of individuals and institutions since 1836. With a strong focus on long-term societal value, L&G provides retirement solutions, mortgage products, and is one of Europe’s largest asset managers. Named Britain’s Most Admired Company 2023, L&G operates with purpose, integrity, and a commitment to inclusive progress.

About the Opportunity

The Legal & General Accounting Internship is an 8-week summer programme (July–August) designed to give penultimate-year students hands-on experience within accounting functions across the Group. Interns will rotate through teams such as Tax, Treasury, Audit, Financial Reporting, and Risk Analytics. You’ll gain real-world exposure to financial processes, reporting, forecasting, and stakeholder collaboration. With training, speaker sessions, and networking events, this internship is an excellent foundation for those considering a career in finance or applying to the L&G Graduate Programme.

What We’re Looking For

Penultimate-year undergraduate, on track for a 2:1 (preferably in a numerate subject)
Strong numerical skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Organised, with the ability to prioritise effectively
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Curious, eager to learn, and adaptable
Please note: only one application across all L&G internship programmes is permitted per candidate.