Audits have a really important role in society, helping to protect the public interest. Accurate financial and corporate reporting is essential for businesses. It means that we are able to hold companies to account, maintain financial stability in the country and protect the consumers who rely on those businesses.

Our team provides independent auditor reports, looking at both the truth and fairness of organisations’ annual financial statements.

We want everyone who joins us to feel good about their role, and, as a high-profile audit business, it’s important for us to achieve a consistent and widely recognised standard of excellence in the quality of our audit work.

The landscape for audit reporting is changing fast, and our work continues to evolve. More and more, we’re using AI and other cognitive technologies to automate and standardise processes to drive accuracy and efficiencies so the focus can go on delivering a great product for our businesses.

This is a role that enables you to enjoy real responsibility early in your career.

What skills and academic qualifications do I need?

You’ll need to have obtained or be studying towards at least 104 UCAS points (260 UCAS points pre-2017) for your A levels (or equivalent) to be eligible for this programme.

What kind of work will I do?

People from a wide range of backgrounds can thrive on our inclusive BrightStart Apprenticeship programme. It’s a rewarding leap into the world of professional services that allows you to gain real-world experience while being paid to learn and progress.

By joining us you’ll have the chance to work directly with major organisations, as well as building your skills through our excellent training programme. You’ll deliver quality services that make a real difference to our society.

Early on in your career you’ll be given responsibility for developing people and managing teams, supported by us every step of the way.

You’ll have the opportunity to think creatively and work together to solve problems. You’ll get involved with different organisations, which will help you to understand how they operate and learn more about the economic and industry issues that matter to them.

Our Audit business has two core areas. Choose your preference:

• Large & Complex Audit which includes listed companies (corporate and financial services), their subsidiaries in the UK and internationally, as well as other public interest entities such as banks, insurers, large private companies and public sector organisations.
• Portfolio Audit which spans a wide range of sectors including private corporates, real estate funds, pension schemes, financial services brokers and investment managers. Portfolio business offers the opportunity to work with privately owned, dynamic, entrepreneurial and high growth businesses.

The work we do is wide-ranging, and no two days are ever the same. Working alongside some of the most talented professionals in this specialism, you’ll learn to understand corporate language and assess business processes, systems, controls and reports. This enables organisations across every sector to be transparent about what they do, build stronger systems of quality control, increase their capability to manage risk and, most crucially, grow the confidence of the public.

What’s in it for me?

You will be joining a world-class training scheme at Deloitte in a full-time permanent role that gives you the opportunity to bypass university and earn while you learn. You’ll receive a market-leading salary, benefits and endless opportunities. In addition, you will complete a professional qualification that will contribute to developing your career. All of which is driven by our shared sense of purpose:

• We challenge, and we rise to the challenge: We want our people to achieve their potential and are committed to making that happen. We offer you an outstanding-class training scheme, the opportunity to obtain an internationally renowned professional qualification and ongoing investment in your development.
• We include everyone: We are a diverse group of people of the highest calibre and our inclusive culture means everyone’s voice is heard. You‘ll learn from them every day, work in a friendly and supportive team environment, make friends for life, and develop a broad professional network that will serve you well, no matter where your career takes you.
• We do the right thing: We believe our people are at their best when they connect their work to a greater cause.  At Deloitte, you’ll find a place where you can be your true self, thrive professionally and personally, and make a shared impact that reaches further and means more.

How will I develop?

Soft skills

To support you, we invest heavily in both your technical skills and soft skills (e.g. communication skills, ability to challenge, decision-making, resilience, project management and leadership skills). This includes building the skills and knowledge required to help you use developing technology such as AI to maximise your potential. These will help you to become a successful business professional and allow you to navigate different situations that you’ll encounter during your career.

Qualifications

As part of your BrightStart opportunity, you’ll be studying towards either the ACA or CA qualification with either ICAEW or ICAS, depending on which country you’re located within.

Both qualifications are globally recognised and are designed to expand your knowledge of a wide range of technical topic areas. They’ll help you confidently work on projects and initiatives, applying concepts learnt to your daily work, allowing you to develop professionally as you go.

Whilst professional exams can be challenging and will require a commitment from you, we, in turn, commit to providing you with the right support network to help you succeed. You’ll be given funded top-quality tuition, with a mix of classroom and self-managed learning sessions, a dedicated early careers coach, a People Leader and access to support from our professional education team.

Our internal support network will guide you through your apprenticeship and qualification, provide pastoral support, and sign off on your training files. Your exam manager will have specific responsibilities, such as managing course and exam enrolments for you, and your People Leader will oversee apprenticeship responsibilities, such as attending your quarterly review meetings with you.

We will cover the cost of all mandated courses, permitted exam attempts and membership fees required for your Professional Qualification.  We will also provide a specified amount of paid study leave to enable you to prepare for the exams required.

Our commitment to you

We work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.

We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. We’re nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we’ll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it’s only when you’re comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.

Your expertise is our capability, so we’ll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it’s from the complex work you do or the people you collaborate with, you’ll learn every day. Through world-class development, you’ll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you’ll learn how to lead.

Additional information

Application deadlines: There is no specific deadline for this role, but we recommend getting your application in as soon as possible. Please note that some of our roles may close quickly if we experience high demand.

Once you’ve applied to this role, you’ll receive an email from our recruitment team outlining next steps and the relevant deadlines for you to complete the following stages of our process.

We operate a strict one application per year policy across our Early Careers opportunities. We recommend only submitting an application for a role that you feel is right for you.

Visa Sponsorship: Please note that this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship, and therefore, we’re unable to progress applications from candidates who require skilled worker sponsorship.