IT Audit - Summer Vacation Scheme

About the Team

Audit ensures that financial reports are accurate, building trust for the public, investors, and businesses. The IT Audit team specifically helps organisations manage 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, automation) on an organisation's control environment.
• Work with financial audit teams and client organisations to provide insights and strengthen trust in technology-enabled processes.
• Gain exposure to a wide range of organisations.
• Develop both technical and professional skills.
• Understand how technology supports business objectives.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly.

By ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, you will contribute to building confidence and trust in organisations and the wider market.

What You'll Need

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.

If you are fascinated by business and eager to tackle complex projects, you will fit in well. We have identified 10 core skills essential for all our Early Careers roles. Please visit the 'Discover What We Look For' section in our Candidate Zone for more details.

What You'll Do

This four-week placement offers hands-on experience at the heart of the business, with support from experts.

• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate in teams and build relationships within the IT specialist team, financial audit, and beyond.
• Risk Assessment: Identify and evaluate risks associated with a company's use of technology.
• Control Testing: Assess IT control designs, test their implementation and operating effectiveness, and gather evidence in line with audit methodology and standards.
• Communication: Build effective working relationships across teams and with clients to support high-quality audits.
• Reporting: Clearly and concisely communicate findings, contributing to audit documentation, reporting, and stakeholder discussions.
• Innovation: Contribute to the continuous improvement of audit processes, enhancing efficiency and providing greater insights.

Where You'll Work

Deloitte operates a hybrid work model, blending office and remote work. Client-facing roles may require on-site visits, with a mix of virtual and in-person meetings. Your initial induction and final assessment will be conducted in person.

All workspaces are accessible. If you require further flexibility due to a health condition or caring responsibilities, please discuss this with the team.

What's In It For You?

Join a world-class Summer Vacation Scheme at Deloitte. You will be paid a competitive salary and gain a real feel for the firm and its potential future fit for you.

• Potential Graduate Offer: You may receive a Graduate job offer for September 2028, depending on performance and availability. This would be for the same office and business area as your placement.
• Development: Support to achieve your potential through an outstanding training scheme, an internationally recognised professional qualification, and ongoing investment in your development.
• Inclusion: Be part of an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued, learning is shared, and you can build a strong professional network.
• Purpose: Do work that matters in a place where you can be yourself, grow professionally and personally, and make an impact.

How You'll Develop

• Gain invaluable hands-on experience to explore potential career options.
• Receive a comprehensive induction and training plan.
• Be assigned a buddy for support.
• Benefit from regular check-ins and encouragement from the wider team.
• Develop transferrable skills, knowledge, and expertise by being trusted with real responsibility.

Successful performance may lead to an offer for our Graduate Programme. Offers are made based on your placement location.

Additional Support and Benefits

Deloitte is a collaborative and inclusive firm committed to helping you use your unique talents. Initiatives include diversity networks and wellbeing support.

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• Rewards & Benefits: Learn about the rewards and benefits available.

Application Deadlines

• Application Deadline: There is no specific deadline, but we recommend applying as soon as possible. Some roles may close quickly due to high demand.

• Assessment Deadlines: You will receive an email outlining next steps and relevant deadlines after applying.

• Visa Sponsorship: We are not able to provide sponsorship for this role. You can apply if you hold a Student Visa valid for the duration.

• Policy: We operate a strict one application per service line per year policy across our Early Careers opportunities. Apply only for a role that is right for you.

• Timing: You can only join our Summer Vacation Scheme if our dates coincide with your university summer vacation.