Key Takeaways
- Four-week paid Summer Vacation Scheme in IT Audit.
- Gain hands-on experience, develop technical and professional skills, and potentially receive a Graduate job offer.
- Requires students on track for a 2:1 or above in their penultimate year of study.
- Hybrid work model with in-person induction and assessment.
About the Role
About the Team
Audit is essential for ensuring the accuracy of financial reports, building trust for the public, investors, and businesses. In IT Audit, we focus on identifying and managing technology risks that could affect financial reporting and business performance. As an IT Auditor, you will:
- Identify technology-related risks.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of IT controls and cybersecurity measures.
- Assess the impact of emerging technologies (AI, cloud computing, automation) on an organisation's control environment.
You will work with financial audit teams and client organisations, providing insights to support high-quality audits and strengthen trust in technology-enabled processes. This role offers exposure to a wide range of organisations and helps develop both technical and professional skills, demonstrating how technology supports business objectives. You will learn to communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
What You'll Do
This four-week placement involves real work from day one, applying university knowledge to solve complex problems. Key activities include:
- Stakeholder Management: Building relationships within the IT specialist team, financial audit, and beyond.
- Risk Assessment: Identifying and evaluating technology-related risks.
- Control Testing: Assessing IT control design, testing implementation and operating effectiveness, and gathering evidence.
- Communication: Building effective working relationships across teams to support audit delivery.
- Reporting: Clearly and concisely communicating findings in audit documentation and stakeholder discussions.
- Innovation: Contributing to the continuous improvement of audit processes for efficiency and insights.
What We're Looking For
This programme is for university students who are performing well academically and wish to gain real-world experience.
- You must be on track to achieve a predicted degree classification of 2:1 or above in any discipline.
- You must be in the penultimate year of your course.
- A fascination with business and a desire to tackle complex projects are essential.
Where You'll Work
We operate a hybrid work model, blending office and remote work. Client-facing roles may require on-site visits. Meetings will be a mix of virtual and in-person. Your initial induction and final assessment will be conducted in person.
What's In It For You?
This paid Summer Vacation Scheme offers:
- A real feel for Deloitte and potential career fit.
- The opportunity to receive a Graduate job offer for September 2028 (performance and availability dependent).
- Support to achieve your potential through training and professional qualifications.
- An inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued.
- The chance to do purposeful work and make an impact.
Development Opportunities
You will gain invaluable hands-on experience, a comprehensive induction and training plan, and a dedicated buddy. Regular check-ins with the team will provide support and encouragement. You will be trusted with real responsibility, developing transferable skills, knowledge, and expertise. Successful performance may lead to an offer for our Graduate Programme.
Additional Support and Benefits
Deloitte offers a supportive and inclusive environment with diversity networks and wellbeing initiatives. Information on the recruitment process, accessibility requirements, values, culture, and employee stories is available.