Audit

Deloitte (UK); Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte UK is recruiting for an Early Careers graduate role in Audit, offering a structured training scheme toward the ACA/CA/ICAS qualifications. You will work on audits for global clients, develop technical and communication skills, and operate within a hybrid office/home model with strong support for your wellbeing and development.

You will join a world-class training scheme with funded tuition and extensive on-the-job learning as you progress toward professional qualifications and

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 degree in any discipline.
• Graduate by September 2027 for Autumn 2027 intake.
• Engagement in Early Careers with 10 core skills as identified in Candidate Zone.

Responsibilities

• Audit financial statements to ensure accuracy using proven testing methods.
• Learn to apply data analytics and digital tools to audit work.
• Lead small teams as you progress, auditing a range of global businesses.

Education

2:1 degree (any discipline)

Job description

Audit matters to everyone, even if you've never heard the word before. When a company shares its financial results, people need to know those numbers are accurate. That's where audit comes in. We check company financial reports independently, so the public, investors and businesses can trust what they're seeing. It's a job that protects people, and it genuinely makes a difference.

The landscape for audit reporting is changing fast, creating demand and evolving the services we provide. We're increasingly using AI and other technologies to automate and standardise processes, as well as improve accuracy. Businesses are using AI technologies too and it's changing how they operate. We need to audit their AI financial systems and processes too, which means the scope of the work we do is always growing. We're shaping the future of audit, and there's never been a more exciting time to join us!

What skills and academic qualifications do I need?

You’ll need to have obtained or be studying towards a minimum 2:1 in any degree discipline and have graduated by September 2027 for the Autumn 2027 intake. We have identified 10 core skills that are essential to all of our roles in Early Careers. To learn more about these skills and their detailed descriptions, please visit the 'Discover What We Look For' section in our Candidate Zone .

What kind of work will I do?

As companies share financial and business results, it'll be your job to check the information is accurate. Using proven testing methods, you'll look closely at how these figures are produced, and if something doesn't look right, you'll learn to spot it and ask why.

Through our Early Careers training programme, you'll build the professional, technical and communication tools that will set you up for the rest of your career, supported in every step of your journey. You'll work creatively and collaboratively, growing your problem‑solving, commercial, digital and analytical skills. Before long, you'll help develop other people and lead small teams, auditing a huge range of global businesses and organisations.

Our Audit practice has two core groups:

• Large & Complex Audit which includes listed companies (corporate and financial services) and 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 which spans a wide range of sectors including both emerging and large 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, both in the UK and internationally.

Where will I work?

At Deloitte we recognise how important face‑to‑face interaction is for your development in a new role. We also understand that our people need flexibility, which is why weoperatea hybrid system, with a combination of office and home working. Ifyou’rein a client‑facing role, you might be expected to attend client sites on certain days, while your meetings will be a mix of online and in‑person events. Please note your final assessment and induction will also be in‑person, to give you the opportunity to network and build relationships.

All our workspaces are accessible. However, if you require further flexibility due to a health condition or caring responsibilities, please discuss this with our team.You can find further information onour parent and carer policies here.

You’lljoin a world‑class training scheme in a full‑time permanent role, with a market‑leading salary, benefits and a professional qualification that supports your long‑term career. This is underpinned by our shared sense of purpose:

• We challenge and we rise to the challenge: We’llsupport you to achieve your potential through an outstanding training scheme, an internationally recognised professional qualification and ongoing investment in your development throughout your career.
• We include everyone: You’llbe part of an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued, learning is shared and you can build a strong professional network.
• We do the right thing: You’lldo work with purpose in a place where you can be yourself, grow professionally and personally, and make an impact that underpins the public interest and confidence in financial reporting.

How will I develop?

Technical skills

Our Early Careers training programme provides you with all the foundational knowledge and skills needed to perform audits and assurance engagements. Our programme is complementary to the professional qualification training you will receive.

We’ll invest in your professional development through training courses and on‑the‑job learning, helping you build skills in communication, professional scepticism, decision‑making, resilience, project management and leadership. You’ll also develop the knowledge to use digital tools, data analytics and emerging technologies, including AI, to support high‑quality audit work, identify insights and automate routine tasks.

Qualifications

As part of your graduate role you’ll study towards either the Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA), the Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) or the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS), depending on where you’re based. Both qualifications are globally recognised and will help you build technical knowledge, apply your learning to day‑to‑day audit work and develop professionally as you progress.

Our Early Careers Catalyst audit training pathway is designed to accelerate your qualification training, professional development, and support your wellbeing. The programme has dedicated periods of professional qualification learning alongside structured work placements, helping you focus on either study or work at the right time for your development. This approach reduces the need to balance exams and work commitments simultaneously, helping you build knowledge and confidence from the outset.

You’ll receive funded tuition, paid study leave, and access to a strong support network, including a student support adviser, coach and a dedicated exam manager who will have recently completed the same qualification journey. We’ll also cover the cost of mandated courses, permitted exam attempts, and membership fees required for your professional qualification.

Additional support and benefits information

• We’re a collaborative, inclusive firm and we want to help you to use your unique talents and perspectives in the workplace. From diversity networks to wellbeing and much more, we aim to support and reward you in the best way possible. Please use the links below to discover more about our processes, benefits,valuesand culture.
• Do you have accessibility requirements or need reasonable adjustments for the interview or assessment process? Find out how we can help.

Application deadlines:

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

Assessment deadlines:

Onceyou’veapplied to this role,you’llreceive an email from our recruitment team outliningnextsteps and the relevant deadlines for you to complete the following stages of our process.

Weoperatea strict one application per year policy across our Early Careers opportunities. We recommendonlysubmittingan application for a role that you feel is right for you.

Please note that the salary for this role does not meet the minimum threshold required under the Immigration Rules for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship and therefore we're unable to progress applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker sponsorship.

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