Audit Graduate Programme - September 2027 intake

EY UK; Reading; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

EY UK invites applications for its Audit Graduate Programme in Reading. You’ll shape trust in markets by working in high performing teams, using data and technology to deliver insights and professional judgement, with the goal of attaining the ICAEW or ICAS qualification.

The programme lasts three years, starts in September 2027, and offers hands-on client work, coaching and formal learning towards Chartered Accountant status.

Qualifications

• Three-year graduate programme length.
• Study towards ICAEW or ICAS Chartered Accountant qualification.
• Using data, technology and analytics to deliver insights and professional judgement.

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

Data fluency

Adaptability

Education

Chartered Accountancy qualification

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