Finance Intern (Year in Placement 2026/2027)

At Ensera Design we select a number of brilliant students to join our team for a variety of work placements.  Previous interns with Ensera Design have gone on to work in amazing careers, and many of them are part of the Ensera Design team now.  This opportunity is for a year in placement internship (starting September 2026) working as a member of our Finance team.

Throughout the placement you’ll apply your skills to assisting with purchase ledger and general finance administration. You’ll be given the opportunity to gain valuable experience and a deeper understanding of the finance processes within an award-winning consultancy, and benefit from being part of a small dynamic finance team.

You’ll have the chance to develop systems and excel skills during your placement and can build relationships with influential and experienced Ensera Design staff.

About you

You’ll be partway through your Accountancy (or similar) degree, or, alternatively, recently qualified and looking for professional placement to complement your studies.

You’ll be enthusiastic, eager to learn and ready to apply your academic knowledge to real challenges.

You’ll be able to work the majority of the time from the central Bristol office, our flexible working policy ensures flexibility when you need it, but we see the benefit of being around the Finance team to build relationships and develop your craft.

Your skills and experience

Whilst you do not need to meet all of these points, please ensure you meet the majority of them before making an application:

• Interest in pursuing a career in accountancy/finance

• Knowledge/experience in finance administration and basic accounting processes

• Excellent attention to detail and time management

• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to liaise with staff and third parties in a professional and ethical manner

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Competent in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook

We currently pay all our interns the National Living Wage.

Why work with us?

As part of your internship, we offer:

• Training/ coaching and development opportunities.

• Practical experience in a professional yet friendly culture.

• Flexible working approaches.

• Access to Udemy for business as part of your development.

• Become a part of our team. Ensera Design is a sociable place with many things for you to get involved with other than work. We organise runs and massage sessions, plus monthly socials.

About us

We are based in an iconic Grade II listed building in the heart of Bristol. Our vibrant workspace houses state-of-the-art labs, a design studio, usability suites, and collaborative meeting spaces. Nestled in a lively neighbourhood with independent shops, we’re just a short walk from Park Street, the Harbourside, and St. Nick’s Markets.

We are proud of our values:

• Find a way: We work as one team, combining our knowledge and experience to unite around a shared goal. We trust each other and do what’s needed to get things done and exceed expectations.

• Pull together: We believe anything is possible. When faced with challenges we take the initiative, using our creative spirit and determination to find bold solutions and deliver results that move us forward.

• Care: We act with integrity, take pride in our work, and support each other. We each play our part to make a positive impact for our customers, our colleagues, and our planet.

Our diverse, multidisciplinary team spans research, design, human factors, engineering, prototyping, manufacturing, and beyond. Together, we deliver cutting-edge solutions for clients ranging from global leaders to innovative start-ups, with a particular focus on medical devices, drug delivery, orthopaedics, and diagnostics.

If you’d like to ask any questions about the opportunity, please email (using Finance Intern 2026/2027 in the subject line) careers_uk@enseradesign.com

Please note the deadline for this vacancy is 12 June 2026 although we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if we have a high level of applications. We look forward to hearing from you!

At Ensera Design we believe that designing for people means including all people, starting with the team behind the work. Our human-centred design ethos is rooted in empathy, and our values – pull together, find a way, and care – guide us in building a team that reflects the diversity of the world we design for.

We know that different perspectives lead to better ideas, stronger collaboration, and more meaningful outcomes. If you meet the skills and experience for this role, we welcome your application – whatever your background, identity, or path into design. What matters to us is that you share our belief in purposeful, people-first design.