Key Takeaways
- Four-week paid Summer Vacation Scheme in IT Audit at Deloitte.
- Gain practical experience, develop key skills, and potentially receive a Graduate job offer.
- Requires students in their penultimate year on track for a 2:1 or above in any discipline.
- 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. This involves evaluating IT controls and cybersecurity measures, and assessing the impact of new technologies like AI, cloud computing, and automation.
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 you develop both technical and professional skills, understanding how technology supports business objectives and communicating 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 controls, testing their effectiveness, and gathering evidence.
- Communication: Building effective working relationships to support audit delivery.
- Reporting: Clearly communicating findings in audit documentation and stakeholder discussions.
- Innovation: Contributing to the improvement of audit processes for greater efficiency and insights.
What You'll Need
This scheme is for university students who are performing well academically and wish to gain practical experience.
- You must be in the penultimate year of your course or progressing to a Master’s degree.
- You need to be on track to achieve a predicted degree classification of 2:1 or above in any discipline.
Where You'll Work
Deloitte operates a hybrid work model, blending office and remote work. Your initial induction and final assessment will be in person. Client-facing roles may require on-site visits, and meetings will be a mix of virtual and in-person.
What's In It For You?
- Competitive Salary: You will be paid a competitive salary.
- Real Experience: Gain a feel for the company and the potential for a Graduate job offer for September 2028 (performance and availability dependent).
- Development: Benefit from an outstanding training scheme, support for professional qualifications, and ongoing investment in your development.
- Inclusive Culture: Be part of an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued.
- Purposeful Work: Contribute to work that underpins public interest and confidence in financial reporting.
- Support: Receive a comprehensive induction, training plan, and a buddy for support.
- Networking: Build a strong professional network.
Additional Support and Benefits
Deloitte offers support through diversity networks, wellbeing initiatives, and resources for accessibility requirements. You can learn more about their processes, benefits, values, and culture through provided links.
Application Information
- Deadline: There is no specific deadline, but applications are recommended as soon as possible as some roles may close early due to high demand.
- Policy: A strict one application per year policy applies to Early Careers opportunities.
- Visa: Sponsorship is not provided. You can apply if you hold a valid Student Visa for the duration of the scheme.
- Dates: The scheme dates must coincide with your university summer vacation.