Audit & Assurance - Summer Vacation Scheme - Manchester

Cooper & Hall Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte is offering a four-week Summer Vacation Scheme in the UK for penultimate-year students and those going on to a Master’s. The scheme blends office and home working and provides an introduction to audit, with two core areas and real client work from day one.

A potential Graduate Programme may follow for September 2028, depending on performance and location. The programme emphasises training, professional qualifications, and inclusion in a collaborative culture, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Penultimate-year or Master’s student with predicted 2:1 or above.
• Interest in business and ability to tackle complex projects.
• Willing to contribute from day one within a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Four-week placement at Deloitte with real responsibilities from day one.
• Work alongside experts to solve real business problems.
• Potential graduate job offer for September 2028 depending on performance and location.

Job description

What does this team do?

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 are 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 are 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 scheme is for university students who are doing well academically and want to test their skills in the real world.

You must be in the penultimate year of your course, or going onto a Master’s, and you need to be on track to achieve a predicted degree classification of 2:1 or above in any discipline.

If you're fascinated by business and can't wait to get stuck into complex projects that make a difference, you'll fit right in. We have identified 10 core skills that are essential to all of our roles in Early Careers.

What kind of work will I do?

This four-week placement puts you at the heart of our business, surrounded by experts who can help you flourish. You'll do real work from day one, using what you've learnt at university to help solve complex problems.

Our Audit business has two core areas:

• Large & Complex Auditwhich 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.

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.

What’s in it for me?

You will be joining a world-class Summer Vacation Scheme at Deloitte. Whilst being paid a competitive salary, you'll get a real feel for who we are and if we're the right fit for your future. You may get the opportunity to complete the programme with a Graduate job offer for September 2028. (This will depend on performance and availability. If offered, the role would be for the same office and business area as your summer vacation scheme, so please apply in line with preferences). All of this is driven 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?

Hands-on experience is invaluable. That's why our summer placements are such a great way to explore potential career options and discover what suits you best.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.

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 your placement location, so we encourage you to think carefully about where you want to start your graduate career at Deloitte when applying.

Not everyone gets an offer straight away, so don't worry if you don't. You can always apply in the future and whatever happens, your Summer Vacation Scheme will be a great foundation for your future career.

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.