“Working alongside accountants showed me the career I want to pursue.”

BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance student Jude is on placement at Henry Boot, gaining hands-on experience in areas such as bank reconciliation, sales invoicing, and supporting audits.

“The thing that I've enjoyed most about the placement is definitely working in and around the accountants and seeing what they have to do on a daily basis – in the career path that I actually want to go into.”

Jude has found the placement invaluable in bridging theory and practice.

“It’s given me the opportunity to take the learning from uni and apply it to a real-world setting rather than just textbook knowledge.”

Sheffield Hallam’s professional modules and careers tools, such as assessment centre preparation and the Handshake app, supported Jude in securing the role.