Audit Graduate Programme - April and September 2026 intakes

Audit Graduate Programme - April and September 2026 intakes

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Are you ready to shape the future with confidence?

Will you shape the future or will the future shape you?

Are you at university and thinking about your next steps? Or have you recently graduated and are exploring your career options? If you answered yes, then take a look at our Audit Graduate Programme and learn how we help to protect the reputation of businesses around the globe as you work towards becoming a Chartered Accountant.

The opportunity: your next adventure awaits

It\'s okay to not know everything when it comes to your career, as it\'s only just beginning. We\'re here to support you. Our Audit Graduate Programme enables you to shape your future with confidence. From bots that do number crunching, sustainability projects that positively impact people and the planet, or transforming through technology, we have opportunities to match your passion and strengths.

You’ll gain practical experience in the Audit space through impactful projects, empowering you to grow your career.

Our purpose in Audit is to support the long‑term sustainability of businesses, to bring trust and confidence to society and the financial markets. Working in teams we analyse data, consider sustainability metrics and test business controls to determine whether financial statements are accurate. Technology, including AI is transforming the way that we deliver our audits as it is embedded in everything that we do. It allows us to focus on using our key skills on analysis, exercising professional judgement and providing powerful insights to EY teams and clients.

What you can expect:

This is a three‑year paid graduate programme in which you will learn to help companies and governments publish accurate financial accounts others can rely on – all while developing your skills through hands‑on work and study.

By the end of the programme, you will gain a chartered accountancy qualification with ICAS or ICAEW and be ready to embark on a fast‑moving, high‑potential career.

As an Audit Graduate, you will:

  • Make an impact from your very first day with us as you develop your skills and grow your career
  • Get to know our clients\' businesses by learning how they work as you are assigned a portfolio of clients
  • Test business controls to ensure they work as they should
  • Carry out independent assessments of financial information to make sure financial statements are true and fair
  • Work from client site, in your local office, and from home depending on the requirements of the team

You’ll be in a supportive team and will receive regular coaching and mentoring. You will be learning on‑the‑job and given access to regular training opportunities. Plus, your experience doesn’t stop once you complete the programme – we’ll continue to give you opportunities to progress within EY. Before you know it, you’ll be coaching other graduates and apprentices, leading a team, spotting strategic opportunities and building a foundation for a career in business.

What\'s in it for you:

  • Accelerate your technical capabilities and transformative leadership skills with future‑focused courses and development programmes.
  • Broaden your horizons by working on highly integrated teams across the globe and collaborating with people of diverse backgrounds – both professionally and culturally.
  • Get continuous investment in your personal well‑being and career development.
  • Develop your own personal purpose and help us create a positive ripple effect on our teams, our business, clients and society.

Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high‑performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse, inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programmes, you will develop the skills you need to stay relevant today and in the future – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability‑related adjustments or accommodations you may need.

Eligibility for VISA sponsorship has changed for applicants based on the Skilled Worker salary threshold, with some locations needing specific right‑to‑work requirements. You can find more information about each location and graduate role requirements on our website.

#J-18808-Ljbffr Salary: GBP 36000 - 60000 per year
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