KBM Work Experience in London

What KBM Work Experience in London does

KBM Work Experience in London (WEIL) is a UK-based vocational training and traineeship services provider founded in 2012 as a subsidiary of KBM Group. The company delivers work experience placements in London for EU and international students, alongside paid internships in Spanish hotels (with stipends ranging from 300-650 Euros) and a virtual internship programme accessible remotely worldwide. Its core customer segments include aspiring accountants and finance professionals seeking practical skills, EU and international students seeking career-oriented work experience, UK businesses requiring accounting staff, and educational institutions participating in EU mobility programmes.

The company operates a diversified training and placement model structured around five revenue streams: professional accountancy training (Fundamental through Expert levels using Sage, QuickBooks, SAP, ACCA, IRIS, XERO and Advanced Excel), work experience placement services, EU funded programme management (Erasmus+ and other mobility projects), paid internship programmes, and accountancy recruitment services. Service delivery combines in-person training centres in London (Luton, Canary Wharf, Elephant & Castle) with a virtual internship platform (4 hours daily, 2-12 week durations). The company holds PIC numbers for three KBM Group entities in the European Portal, qualifying it as a receiving partner for EU funded mobility projects.

KBM Work Experience in London generates revenue primarily through professional services fees, with supplementary income from accommodation services (via a British Council accredited agency), airport transfers, travel insurance (approximately 1 GBP per day), and social/cultural programmes bundled with placements. The company has developed hosting partnerships with organisations across Dublin, Malta, Rome, and Spain, and delivers EU programme documentation in English, Spanish, French, and Italian. The business operates with approximately 10 employees for the WEIL entity specifically, though broader KBM Group accountancy recruitment operations are described as substantially larger (150+ personnel, £50M+ revenue in one source reference).

Name

KBM Work Experience in London

Legal name

Work Experience in London

Website

https://workexperienceinlondon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

KBM Work Experience in London is a vocational training provider delivering work experience placements, accountancy training, and EU funded mobility programmes (Erasmus+) for EU and international students, while offering paid internships and virtual internship delivery worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training and Work Placement Services

NAICS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Internships, Externships & Work-Based Learning Placement (EDAMAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Global Mobility, Immigration & Relocation (BPACAPAN)

Keywords

• Work experience placements
• Accountancy training programmes
• International internship services
• Vocational traineeship agency
• EU mobility programmes

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Services: Accountancy training programmes at multiple levels (Fundamental to Expert) providing practical skills in bookkeeping, payroll, taxation, and financial management. Delivered under supervision of KBM Chartered Certified Accountants and Registered Auditors.
2. Work Experience Placement Services: Career-oriented work experience placements in London for international students, including hosting company matching, mentoring and support services.
3. EU Funded Programme Management: Management and implementation of EU funded mobility projects including Erasmus+, providing professional traineeships, intensive study programmes, and job shadowing activities.
4. Paid Internship Programme: Paid internship opportunities at Spanish Hotels offering stipends (300-650 Euros) with positions in hospitality sector including Front Desk, Waiter, Housekeeping roles.
5. Accountancy Recruitment Services: Recruitment services placing qualified accountants and finance professionals, with operations covering public practice, corporate development, financial change, management consultancy, actuarial, risk, internal audit change, treasury and accounting tax.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

KBM Work Experience in London (WEIL), part of KBM Group, provides career-oriented work experience placements in London for EU and non-EU students, alongside structured accountancy training courses (Fundamental through Expert level) covering Sage, QuickBooks, SAP FICO and ACCA content. It also operates paid internships in Spanish hotels, virtual/remote internships, English language courses, digital marketing training, and acts as a hosting partner for EU-funded mobility projects including Erasmus+, providing traineeships, documentation support, and Europass Mobility Certificates.

Product overview

KBM Work Experience in London operates as a vocational and professional development service provider under KBM Group, offering a comprehensive ecosystem of work placements, training programmes, and student support services. The core offerings include work experience placements in London, paid internships in Spanish hotels, and virtual internships accessible remotely. The training division provides structured accountancy training programmes from Fundamental through Expert levels, covering software platforms including Sage, QuickBooks, SAP, and ACCA. Additional services include EU-funded mobility programmes (Erasmus+), language courses, digital marketing training, accommodation, airport transfers, travel insurance, social programmes, and career mentoring. The company facilitates placements across sectors including hospitality, administration, IT, marketing, and accountancy, while providing comprehensive support services for international students and trainees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KBM Training and Recruitment: Accountancy training and professional development courses offered by KBM Group
• Virtual Internships in London

Products and services

• Work Experience in London Placements Career-oriented work experience placements in London providing professional traineeships across multiple sectors for individual beneficiaries and school groups.
• Paid Internships in Spanish Hotels Paid hospitality internships in 3, 4 and 5-star Spanish hotels offering stipend, meal and accommodation, with monthly stipends ranging from 300 to 650 Euros. Roles include Front Desk Officer, Spa Receptionist, Waiter-Waitress, Housekeeping, Bar Attendants and Fitness Instructors.
• Virtual Internships in London Online remote work experience programme allowing participants to complete 4 hours per day (Monday to Friday) of virtual work experience in sectors such as administration, web design, business communication, HR, digital marketing, ICT and mobile app development, with durations from 2 to 12 weeks.
• Language Courses English language learning programmes designed to help students achieve native-speaker proficiency.
• Digital Marketing Training Extensive practical training in digital/web marketing aimed at advancing the careers of aspiring digital marketers.
• EU Funded Programmes Management and implementation of EU-funded mobility projects (Erasmus+) including professional traineeships, intensive study programmes (web marketing, language studies, English conversation, accountancy practical training), job shadowing, monitoring/mentoring, documentation support and Europass Mobility Certificate issuance as a registered receiving partner in London.
• Accountancy Training Courses Bespoke practical accountancy training programmes delivered under supervision of KBM Chartered Certified Accountants, covering Sage Line 50, Sage Payroll, QuickBooks, SAP FICO, SAP OIL and GAS, ACCA content, bookkeeping, Advanced Excel, VAT and taxation at Fundamental, Intermediate, Advanced, Skills, Professional and Expert levels.
• WEIL Accommodation Accommodation services for international students and trainees provided in partnership with a British Council-accredited agency, including homestay, shared apartments (zone 3), residences (zones 1-4), hotels, hostels and B&B options.
• Airport Transfers Licensed transport services providing airport pickup and drop-off for students and trainees, with group bus transfers available on at least 15 days advance booking.
• Travel Insurance Travel insurance arranged through CareMed for EU students and trainees covering medical expenses and third party liability at approximately 1 GBP per day.
• Social Programme Cultural and social activities package including London attraction visits, half-day and full-day excursions to Oxford, Cambridge, Bristol, Brighton, Bath and Bournemouth, and theatre/musical tickets.
• Mentoring and Support Career mentoring services including bank account opening assistance, National Insurance Number guidance, job search support, CV coaching, mock interviews and industry trends information.

Quantifiable outcome

• Guaranteed work placement in accountancy practice or with clients upon completion of expert level training
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• KBM GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWork Experience in London is part of KBM Group, which includes KBM Training and Recruitment, KBM Media Solutions, and KBM Chartered Certified Accountants. Three companies of KBM Group are registered in the European Portal with PIC numbers for EU funded programme partnerships.
• SagecoreTechnology or IntegrationTraining programmes utilise Sage software including Sage 50, Sage Line 50, Sage Payroll, and Sage CIS for practical accountancy training delivery.
• QuickBookscoreTechnology or IntegrationQuickBooks training offered as part of accountancy courses providing candidates with proficiency in popular accounting software.
• SAPcoreTechnology or IntegrationSAP FICO and SAP OIL and GAS training provided as part of advanced accountancy programmes for enterprise-level accounting skills.
• AATcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining programmes count towards AAT membership requirements with certification provided by KBM Certified Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors.
• ACCAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccountancy training counts towards ACCA professional qualification requirements, helping candidates progress toward membership.
• British Council Accredited Accommodation AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with accommodation agency accredited by British Council for providing housing services to international students in London zones 1-5.
• Hosting Companies in DublinmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHosting companies in Dublin from IT, Media, marketing and communication sectors with established IT departments providing work placement opportunities.
• Hosting Companies in MaltamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublic sector organisations in Malta hosting students for international work experience programmes.
• SEO and Web Marketing Host in RomemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWell-established enterprise in Rome active in SEO and Web Marketing sectors providing professional placement opportunities.
• CareMed InsuranceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInsurance provider partnership for travel insurance coverage (1 GBP per day) for EU students during work experience in London.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Kaplan UK: Major UK accountancy and professional training provider offering ACCA, AAT and CIMA-aligned courses. Comparable to WEIL's accountancy training division as an established, scaled incumbent in the same curriculum space.
• BPP Professional Education: Large UK professional training and accountancy education provider with ACCA-aligned programmes. Comparable to WEIL's structured accountancy training curriculum at a much larger scale.
• Reed: Large UK recruitment and staffing group with a dedicated accountancy and finance desk. Comparable to WEIL's accountancy recruitment services stream, though at significantly greater scale.
• Hays: Global specialist recruiter with a strong UK accountancy and finance practice. Comparable recruitment services to WEIL's accountancy placement offering.

Direct peers

• Virtual Internships: Direct competitor offering fully remote, guaranteed international internships across multiple sectors to students worldwide. Closely comparable to WEIL's Virtual Internships in London product, with overlapping sector coverage and similar remote delivery model.
• Global Experiences: Internship placement specialist for students and young professionals with bundled housing and cultural immersion. Comparable offering to WEIL's all-inclusive London placements.
• The Intern Group: Operates international internship programs in multiple destinations with bundled accommodation, cultural events and career support. Highly comparable to WEIL's London-based placement model with similar all-inclusive service structure.
• Erasmus Intern: Online platform connecting European students and recent graduates with internship and traineeship opportunities. Directly comparable to WEIL's EU mobility programme management offering.

Regional players

• CRCC Asia: Asia-focused internship placement provider offering structured work experience programs. Comparable business model to WEIL but concentrates placements in Asia rather than London/Europe.
• QA Training: UK-focused training provider offering professional and technology courses including accountancy tracks. Comparable curriculum alignment and London-centric delivery to WEIL's training division.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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