Audit Graduate Programme

Your role

Programme overview:

• The purpose is to support the long-term sustainability of businesses and to bring trust and confidence to society and the financial markets.
• Technology, including AI, is transforming the way that we deliver audits as it’s embedded in everything that they do.
• It allows them to focus on using key skills in analysis, exercising professional judgment, and providing powerful insights to EY teams and clients.

What you will be doing:

• Working in teams EY analyzes data, considers sustainability metrics, and tests business controls to determine whether financial statements are accurate.
• Learning from your team as they coach and guide you in your day-to-day tasks.
• Working across a portfolio of clients assigned to you. This will involve a mixture of hybrid working – traveling to client offices, working in the EY office, and occasionally from home. It will vary by client and will depend on the requirements of the team.
• Studying for a Professional Qualification requires attending in-person courses, self-study, and sitting exams.
• Attending EY learning courses to continually learn new skills.
• Regularly meeting your support network including your Career Counsellor, and Apprenticeship Coach to track your performance and help you progress your career.
• Participating in a range of other activities that help you build your network and support the performance of your business.

About you

Eligibility for applying:

• Professional qualification: Chartered accountancy with ICAEW or ICAS
• EY operates an open access policy, meaning it doesn’t screen out applications on your academic performance alone.
• You will, however, need to be working towards an honors degree in any subject, have a minimum of grade 4/C GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths, or your home language if you do not hold English Language GCSE, and three A-levels/Five Highers (or equivalent) to be eligible to apply.
• EY welcomes applications from all academic backgrounds and is looking for individuals who will succeed at EY in the desired role and future qualifications, therefore throughout the recruitment process, your academic performance will be considered against your online assessment scores to determine your suitability for an EY role.
• The firm is also proud to partner with RARE recruitment so that your application can be processed in the context of your socio-economic background.
• This allows them to give you the maximum credit for your achievements, assessing whether you have overachieved in light of your circumstances.

Compensation & benefits

You’ll receive a wealth of benefits to help you achieve success in all elements of your life and to recognize and reward the value you bring.

• The estimated salary for this position is between £28,000 and £33,000 per year
• pension 
• Formal recognition initiatives and team awards
• Life Assurance and Group Income Protection
• Flexible working
• 27 days annual leave with the option to buy and sell
• Health and wellbeing
• Bikes for Work scheme
• Discounted gym membership

Training & development

During the three years, you will develop with lots of support from EY. The company aims to give you interesting and challenging work that allows you to continually develop your skills and knowledge. You’ll have a buddy who’ll be your first point of call for practical help and guidance. They also provide coaching, so you always have access to impartial advice, opportunities, and ongoing support.

Career progression

Your EY experience doesn't stop when you've completed the program. As a graduate, if all goes well, you can expect to continue your EY journey with the opportunity to build your career in your preferred area. EY works with you to understand your strengths and aspirations and then offers you the right blend of experiences, learning, and coaching to meet these. This approach will help accelerate your progress and support your career goals and aspirations.

How to apply

Application process:

• Stage 1: Application form
• Stage 2: Online assessments
• Stage 3: EY Experience Day
• Stage 4: Final Interview

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• ey.com/en_uk/careers/students/graduates
• ey.com/en_uk/careers/students/faqs#accordion-content-1992840977-1
• ey.com/en_uk/careers/students/application-process
• glassdoor.co.uk/
• youtube.com/@EYUKCareers