TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Gain a professional qualification (ACA/CA) while working in Audit & Assurance.
- Four-year programme with a market-leading salary and benefits.
- Hybrid working model with opportunities for client-facing work.
- Requires a minimum 2:1 degree and graduation by September 2027.
About the Role
Audit & Assurance is crucial for ensuring the accuracy and trustworthiness of financial reporting, providing confidence to the public, investors, and businesses. We independently check company financial reports, assess risks and processes, and offer solutions to meet increasing demands and regulatory needs.
What You'll Do
This is a four-year programme designed to develop future professionals in assurance. You will:
- Work directly with major organisations, from small businesses to global corporations.
- Gain insight into two key Assurance areas:
- Accounting & Reporting Assurance: Focusing on high reporting standards, transactions, treasury, regulatory needs, and industry-specific accounting.
- Controls, Sustainability, and Emerging Assurance (C&SEA): Assessing sustainability data, reports on artificial intelligence and algorithms, third-party assurance, and client assets.
- Upon successful completion, secure a permanent position within an Assurance team.
Where You'll Work
- A hybrid working model combining office and home working.
- Potential for client site visits.
- In-person induction and final assessment for networking and relationship building.
- Accessible workspaces with flexibility offered for health conditions or caring responsibilities.
Development and Qualifications
- Technical Skills: Gain foundational knowledge for audits and assurance engagements through a comprehensive training programme.
- Soft Skills: Develop communication, professional scepticism, decision-making, resilience, project management, and leadership skills through training and on-the-job learning.
- Technology: Learn to use digital tools, data analytics, and emerging technologies like AI.
- Professional Qualification: Study towards the globally recognised Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification with ICAEW or ICAS.
- Support: Benefit from funded tuition, paid study leave, a dedicated support network (student support adviser, coach, exam manager), and coverage of mandated courses, exam attempts, and membership fees.
- Catalyst Pathway: An accelerated training pathway designed to integrate qualification training with structured work placements.
Benefits
- Full-time permanent role.
- Market-leading salary and benefits.
- World-class training scheme.
- Inclusive culture valuing diverse perspectives.
- Opportunity to make an impact in a role that underpins public interest and confidence in financial reporting.