TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Gain a professional qualification (ACA/CA) while earning a market-leading salary.
- Work in Audit, with options in Large & Complex or Portfolio Audit.
- Hybrid working model with office, home, and client site flexibility.
- Requires at least 104 UCAS points.
- Applications are open but may close quickly due to demand.
About the Role
About the Audit Apprenticeship
Audit matters to everyone. We independently check company financial reports so the public, investors and businesses can trust the numbers. The landscape for audit reporting is changing fast, with increasing use of AI and other technologies. We need to audit AI financial systems and processes, meaning the scope of our work is always growing. We’re shaping the future of audit.
What You'll Do
- Gain real-world experience while being paid to learn and progress.
- Work directly with major organisations and build skills through our excellent training programme.
- Deliver quality services that make a real difference.
- Develop people and manage teams, with support every step of the way.
- Understand how different organisations operate and learn about economic and industry issues.
- Think creatively and work together to solve problems.
- Learn critical skills to adapt and use technology, including AI, to future-proof your career.
Audit Business Areas:
- Large & Complex Audit: Includes listed companies (corporate and financial services), their subsidiaries, and public sector organisations.
- Portfolio Audit: Spans a wide range of sectors including emerging growth and large private corporates, real estate funds, pension schemes, and financial services brokers.
Where You'll Work
- A hybrid system with a combination of office and home working.
- Potential to attend client sites on certain days.
- Meetings will be a mix of online and in-person.
- Final assessment and induction will be in-person.
- Accessible work spaces, with flexibility available for health conditions or caring responsibilities.
What's In It For You?
- A world-class training scheme in a full-time permanent role.
- Market-leading salary and benefits.
- A professional qualification that supports your long-term career.
- Support to achieve your potential through an outstanding training scheme and ongoing investment in your development.
- An inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued.
- Work with purpose in a place where you can be yourself, grow professionally and personally, and make an impact.
How You'll Develop
Technical Skills:
- Foundational knowledge and skills for audits and assurance engagements.
- Complementary training to your professional qualification.
Soft Skills:
- Training courses and on-the-job learning in communication, professional scepticism, decision-making, resilience, project management, and leadership.
- Knowledge to use digital tools, data analytics, and emerging technologies like AI.
Qualifications
- Study towards the Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification with ICAEW or ICAS.
- Funded tuition, paid study leave, and access to a strong support network.
- Costs covered for mandated courses, permitted exam attempts, and membership fees.
Additional Support and Benefits
- Diversity networks, wellbeing support, and rewards.
- Information on recruitment processes, values, culture, and inclusion.
Application Information
- Application Deadline: No specific deadline, but apply as soon as possible. Roles may close quickly due to high demand.
- Visa Sponsorship: Unable to progress applications requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship.
- Policy: Strict one application per year policy for Early Careers opportunities.