Audit

Deloitte (UK); Cambridge; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte Cambridge is offering an Early Careers placement in Audit. For 12 months you’ll train and work alongside first-year graduates, applying what you learned at university to help solve real problems and support reliable financial reporting.

The programme is hybrid, combining office and home working with some client-site days. You’ll receive a comprehensive induction, a buddy for guidance, regular check-ins and a potential graduate role after a successful placement.

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?

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 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?

For 12 months you’ll play a key part in our business – training and working alongside our first-year graduates. You’ll do real workfrom 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 which spans a wide rang e of sectors including both emerging growth and large private corporates, real estate funds, pension schemes, financ ial 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.

Where will I work?

At Deloitte w e 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 we operate a hybrid system , with a combination of office and home working. If you’re in a client-facing role, you might be expected to attend client sites on certain days, while y our 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 work spaces 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 on our parent and carer policies here.

You’ll join a world-class placement scheme at Deloitte, with excellent support to help you build your long-term career. You'll also get the chance to apply for a graduate role followi ng the successful completion of your placement. This is underpinned by our shared sense of purpose:

• We challenge and we rise to the challenge: We’ll support 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’ll be 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’ll do 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

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 .

W e’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 on 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.

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, values and 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. Please note, some of our roles may close quickly if we experience high demand.

Assessment deadlines : 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.

We’re not able to provide visa sponsorship for this programme . However, you can apply if you hold a Student Visa which is valid for the duration . If you are currently on a student visa and would require sponsorship to join Deloitte after graduation, we are able to accept your application for this role .

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