Audit has 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?

This programme is for university students who are doing well academically and want to test their skills in the real world.

You’ll be on track to achieve a predicted degree classification of 2:1 or above in any discipline.

You must also be in the penultimate year of your course.

We’re looking especially for those who are fascinated by business and can’t wait to get stuck into complex projects that make a real difference.

What kind of work will I do?

For 12 months, you’ll play a key part in our business – training and working alongside our first-year graduates. You’ll do real work from day one, using what you’ve learnt at university to help solve complex problems. You’ll help us push boundaries and learn skills that will set you up for an exciting career.

Our Audit business has two core areas. Let us know 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 companies such as banks, insurers, large private companies, and public sector organisations.
• Portfolio Audit across many 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, increase public confidence.

What’s in it for me?

You will be joining a world-class placement scheme at Deloitte in a full-time role with a market-leading salary, benefits and endless opportunities. You’ll get a real feel for who we are and if we’re the right fit for your future. You may get the opportunity to complete the programme with a Graduate job offer for September 2026. (This will depend on performance and availability and would be for the same office and business area as your Industrial Placement programme, so please apply in line with your preferences). 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 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?

You’ll receive a comprehensive induction and training plan. And we’ll assign you a buddy, so you’ll always have a friendly face to turn to. There are regular check-ins with the wider team, who’ll support and encourage you every step of the way.

Depending on your placement location, you may have the opportunity to complete some professional exams which will expand your knowledge in Accounting and Assurance. 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 undertake the exams required.

We’ll make sure you get to work directly on projects where your work has a very real and meaningful impact. Being trusted with real responsibility will give you the opportunity to see what you’re capable of. Not only will this look great on your CV, but you’ll learn transferrable skills, knowledge, and expertise.

If things go well, you might even be offered a position in our Graduate Programme. Offers are made based on the placement location, so we encourage you to think carefully about where you want to start your graduate career at Deloitte when applying.

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.