Audit Graduate Programme - September 2027 intake

EY; Luton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

EY in the United Kingdom is seeking ambitious graduates to join the Audit Graduate Programme. You’ll work in high performing teams, use data and professional judgement to deliver insights, and help protect the reputation of businesses.

You’ll develop towards Chartered Accountancy with ICAEW or ICAS, gain hands-on client experience across sectors, and receive coaching and formal learning to build your potential and make an impact for clients and society.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical thinking with data, technology and professional judgement.
• Ability to collaborate in inclusive teams where every voice strengthens outcomes.
• Integrity and accountability to protect trust in business and society.
• Fluency in digital tools and data analytics to improve efficiency and insights.
• Adaptability to evolving client needs and technology.

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

Bachelor’s degree (Accounting/Finance or related)

Job description

Shape trust and confidence in global businesses

Programme Overview

On the Audit Graduate Programme,you’llshape the future with confidence by helping protect the reputation of businesses and supporting trust in markets.You’llwork in high performing teams, using technology and data to focus on analysis, professionaljudgementand powerful insights. As a Shaper of the future,you’llbuild 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 deliverstronginsights others can rely on.
• Collaboration–thrivein 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 improveefficiencyand focus on higher‑value work.
• Adaptability-responding to changing client needsas 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,technologyand professional judgement to deliver meaningful insights.
• Collaborate with teams and clients across different sectors and locations.
• Develop your skills throughhands‑onexperience,coachingand formal learningtowards a professional qualification.