ACCA-Funded Internal Audit Analyst (Hybrid, 3-Year)

Pearson; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson Internal Audit offers a 3-year hybrid programme based in Belfast or London, funded toward ACCA qualification. You will audit financial, operational and IT areas, including AI-driven work, with a view to permanent placement on successful completion.

The role starts by July 2027 for graduates in Finance, Accounting or STEM, with competitive salary and a clear career path in a global organisation. You will collaborate across Finance, Risk, Legal and Technology teams while developing

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with Finance/Accounting or STEM degree.
• Interest in internal audit, risk management and corporate governance.
• Analytical, a good problem-solver and careful with detail.
• Clear communicator, in writing and in person.
• Curious, proactive and keen to learn.
• Comfortable working on your own and as part of a team.
• Confident with MS Office tools (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Work on audits across financial, operational and IT areas, including audits over the use of AI in our business, as part of our annual audit plan.
• Test how well controls work - identify risks and recommend improvements the business can act on.
• Use AI and data analytics to plan audits and draft workpapers, and to analyse complete data populations for fuller insight than traditional sampling allows.
• Write clear audit reports and present your findings to senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Finance, Risk, Legal and Technology teams on assurance and advisory engagements.
• Contribute ideas to how the audit function works through continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

MS Office

Analytical

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Curiosity

Education

Finance/Accounting or STEM degree

ACCA funding available

Job description

Pearson Internal Audit offers a 3-year hybrid programme based in Belfast or London, funded toward ACCA qualification. You will audit financial, operational and IT areas, including AI-driven work, with a view to permanent placement on successful completion.

The role starts by July 2027 for graduates in Finance, Accounting or STEM, with competitive salary and a clear career path in a global organisation. You will collaborate across Finance, Risk, Legal and Technology teams while developing