Audit Graduate Programme - September 2027 intake

EY UK; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

EY UK is offering an Audit Graduate Programme in the UK that develops analytical, collaborative and ethical professionals who support trust in financial reporting. You will work on client engagements, using data and professional judgement to generate meaningful insights and ensure true and fair reporting.

The programme includes hands-on experience, coaching, and studying towards the ICAEW or ICAS qualification, with a final start date in September 2027.

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking using data, technology and professional judgement to deliver insights.
• Collaboration in inclusive teams to strengthen outcomes.
• Integrity with accountability to protect trust in business.
• Digital fluency applying analytics to improve efficiency.
• Adaptability to changing client needs as technology evolves.

Responsibilities

• Work on client engagements that help build trust and confidence in financial reporting.
• Carry out independent assessments of financial information to support true and fair reporting.
• Use data, technology and professional judgement to deliver meaningful insights.
• Collaborate with teams and clients across different sectors and locations.
• Develop your skills through hands-on experience, coaching and formal learning towards a professional qualification.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Integrity

Digital fluency

Adaptability

Education

ICAEW/ICAS qualification

Tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

Shape trust and confidence in global businesses

Programme overview

On the Audit Graduate Programme, you’ll shape the future with confidence by helping protect the reputation of businesses and supporting trust in markets. You’ll work in high performing teams, using technology and data to focus on analysis, professional judgement and powerful insights. As a Shaper of the future, you’ll build your potential while making real impact for clients and society. Along the way, you’ll study towards a globally recognised Chartered Accountancy qualification with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) or the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS).

Core skills for success

• Analytical thinking – using data, technology and professional judgement to deliver strong insights others can rely on.
• Collaboration – thrive in inclusive teams where every voice and perspective strengthens outcomes.
• Integrity - acting with confidence and accountability to protect trust in business and society.
• Digital, data & AI fluency – applying digital tools and analytics to improve efficiency and focus on higher‑value work.
• Adaptability - responding to changing client needs as priorities and technology evolve.

What you will be doing

• Work on client engagements that help build trust and confidence in financial reporting.
• Carry out independent assessments of financial information to support true and fair reporting.
• Use data, technology and professional judgement to deliver meaningful insights.
• Collaborate with teams and clients across different sectors and locations.
• Develop your skills through hands‑on experience, coaching and formal learning towards a professional qualification.

Key programme facts

• Programme length Three years
• Professional qualification ICAEW or ICAS
• Salary Competitive
• Start date September 2027