Audit & Assurance Graduate - Southampton

Higherin; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funded tuition

Paid study leave

Cost of mandated courses covered

Permitted exam attempts covered

Job summary

Deloitte in Southampton invites applications for an Audit & Assurance Graduate. You'll contribute to checking the accuracy of financial results, learn auditing methods, and progress through an Early Careers training programme that develops technical and communication skills.

The role offers a hybrid work model with in-person induction and client-facing experiences. You’ll study toward ACA/CA/ICAS, join a world-class training scheme, and begin a permanent full-time career starting in September

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 in any degree discipline.
• Graduate by September 2027 for Autumn 2027 intake.

Responsibilities

• Check that information in company financial results is accurate.
• Use proven testing methods to verify how figures are produced and spot inconsistencies.
• Participate in Early Careers training to gain professional, technical and communication tools.
• Develop problem solving, commercial, digital and analytical skills.
• Assist in leading small teams auditing a range of global businesses.

Skills

2:1 degree requirement

Education

2:1 degree in any discipline

Job description

Audit & Assurance Graduate - Southampton

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 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 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 on our parent and carer policies here.

What’s in it for me?

• You’ll join 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.
• 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?

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.
• You’ll receive paid study leave.
• You’ll receive 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, values and culture.
• You can learn more about the full recruitment process here.
• Do you have accessibility requirements or need reasonable adjustments for the interview or assessment process? Find out how we can help.
• Learn more about our values, culture and purpose as a firm.
• Want to hear from some of our people to inspire your future career? Check out our Life at Deloitte page.
• At Deloitte we value diversity, and we’re committed to ensuring that our people thrive through a wide range of initiatives and diversity networks. Discover more about inclusion and wellbeing.
• We value our people and recognise their hard work. Learn about the rewards and benefits available at Deloitte.

market-leading salarybenefitsfunded tuitionpaid study leavecost of mandated courses, permitted exam attempts, and membership fees required for your professional qualification covered

Start Date: 2027-09-01

Job Type:

Graduate Job

Job Roles:

Accounting

Audit

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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