Key Takeaways
- Gain hands-on experience in IT Audit during a four-week paid Summer Vacation Scheme.
- Requires a predicted 2:1 degree or above in any discipline and to be in your penultimate year of study.
- Work in a hybrid model, with potential for a Graduate job offer upon successful completion.
- No visa sponsorship is provided for this role.
About the Role
About the Team
Audit ensures 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 impact financial reporting and business performance. This involves assessing technology-related risks, evaluating IT controls and cybersecurity measures, and understanding the impact of emerging technologies like AI, cloud computing, and automation.
You will work with financial audit teams and client organisations, providing insights to strengthen trust in technology-enabled processes. This role offers exposure to diverse organisations and helps develop both technical and professional skills, demonstrating how technology supports business objectives and enabling clear communication of complex technical concepts.
What You'll Do
This four-week placement involves:
- Stakeholder Management: Collaborating within the IT specialist team, financial audit, and other departments.
- Risk Assessment: Identifying and evaluating technology-related risks.
- Control Testing: Assessing IT control design, testing implementation and operating effectiveness, and gathering evidence.
- Communication: Building relationships across teams and with clients to support high-quality audits.
- Reporting: Clearly communicating findings in audit documentation, reports, and discussions.
- Innovation: Contributing to improving audit processes for efficiency and insights.
What You'll Need
- On track to achieve a predicted degree classification of 2:1 or above in any discipline.
- Be in the penultimate year of your university course.
- A fascination with business and a desire to tackle complex projects.
Where You'll Work
- A hybrid work model combining office and remote work.
- Client-facing roles may require on-site visits.
- Meetings will be a blend of virtual and in-person.
- Initial induction and final assessment will be conducted in person.
What's In It For You?
- A paid, four-week Summer Vacation Scheme.
- Real work experience from day one.
- Exposure to experts and a supportive team with a buddy system.
- Opportunity to develop transferrable skills and gain valuable CV experience.
- Potential for a Graduate job offer for September 2028, based on performance and availability.
- Access to an outstanding training scheme and ongoing development.
- An inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives.
- Work with purpose, contributing to public interest and confidence in financial reporting.
Application Information
- Application Deadline: No specific deadline, but apply as soon as possible as roles may close early due to high demand.
- Visa Sponsorship: Not provided for this role. If you require Skilled Worker sponsorship after graduation, you cannot be accepted for this role in most locations. Please check specific locations for eligibility.
- Policy: Strict one application per year policy for Early Careers opportunities.
- Dates: You can only join if our dates coincide with your university summer vacation.