Key Takeaways
- Gain a professional qualification (ACA/CA) while working in Audit & Assurance.
- Earn a market-leading salary with a comprehensive benefits package.
- Develop technical and soft skills over a four-year programme with hybrid working.
- Applications close on Friday 30th October 2026, but early applications are encouraged.
- Requires at least 104 UCAS points for A levels (or equivalent).
About the Role
About the Audit & Assurance Team
Audit & Assurance ensures the accuracy of financial reporting, building trust with the public, investors, and businesses. We independently check company financial reports, assess risks and processes, and provide assurance to help organisations make sound decisions. Our teams possess expertise in regulation, reporting, finance, controls, sustainability, and AI, with a strong understanding of analytics.
Your Role and Development
This is a four-year programme designed to develop future Assurance professionals. You will gain insight into different areas of Assurance, working directly with major organisations and building your skills through comprehensive training.
Areas of Focus:
- Accounting and Reporting Assurance (ARA): Ensure businesses' financial reporting is accurate and compliant with regulations. You may join teams focused on Regulatory Assurance, Actuarial, Credit, Pricing, or AI labs. This area helps build strong analytical skills and provides insight into how businesses operate.
- Controls, Sustainability and Emerging Assurance (C&SEA): Review sustainability reporting, client money regulation, and data reporting systems. You could join teams like Algo and AI Assurance, Third Party Assurance, Sustainability Assurance, or Client Assets and Safeguarding.
Working Arrangements
We operate a hybrid working system, combining office and home working. Client-facing roles may require office or client site attendance on certain days. Meetings will be a mix of online and in-person. Final assessments and inductions will be in-person to facilitate networking.
Flexibility can be discussed for health conditions or caring responsibilities.
What We Offer
- A full-time permanent role with a market-leading salary and benefits.
- A world-class training scheme and an internationally recognised professional qualification.
- Support to achieve your potential through ongoing development.
- An inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are valued.
- The opportunity to do purposeful work that impacts public interest and confidence in financial reporting.
Qualifications and Training
- Academic Entry Requirements: At least 104 UCAS points (260 UCAS points pre-2017) for A levels (or equivalent).
- Professional Qualification: Study towards the Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification with ICAEW or ICAS.
- Training: Funded tuition, paid study leave, access to a support network (student support adviser, coach, exam manager), and coverage of mandated course costs, exam attempts, and membership fees.
- Skills Development: Training in technical audit and assurance skills, alongside soft skills such as communication, professional scepticism, decision-making, resilience, project management, and leadership. You will also develop proficiency in digital tools, data analytics, and emerging technologies like AI.
Benefits
Deloitte offers a collaborative and inclusive environment with support for diversity, wellbeing, and professional growth. Rewards and benefits are available to recognise hard work.
Application Deadlines
- Application Deadline: Friday 30th October 2026. Applications are recommended as soon as possible, as some roles may close early due to high demand.
- Policy: Strict one application per year policy for Early Careers opportunities.
- Visa Sponsorship: Not available for this role due to salary threshold requirements for Skilled Worker visas.