Audit Graduate Programme - September 2027 intake

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

Job summary

EY UK is launching its Audit Graduate Programme in Birmingham, inviting high-potential graduates to shape trust in markets. You will work in high-performing teams, using data and technology to deliver insights and professional judgement on financial reporting.

The programme supports study toward the ICAEW or ICAS qualification, with hands-on client experience and formal learning. Starting September 2027, you’ll develop skills across varied sectors while contributing to true and fair reporting

Qualifications

• Strong analytical thinking using data and professional judgement.
• Collaborate effectively in inclusive teams to drive outcomes.
• Act with integrity to protect trust in business and society.
• Fluent with digital tools and analytics to improve efficiency.
• Adapt 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 skills through hands-on experience, coaching and formal learning towards a professional qualification.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Integrity

Digital fluency

Adaptability

Tools

Data 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