Audit Graduate Programme - September 2027 intake

EY UK; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

EY UK is offering an Audit Graduate Programme designed to shape future leaders in financial reporting and trust. You will engage in client work, use data and professional judgement to deliver insights, and collaborate across teams and geographies.

The programme supports you toward the ICAEW or ICAS qualification with hands-on coaching and formal study. The three-year programme starts September 2027, with competitive salary and extensive development opportunities to grow your technical and

Qualifications

• Strong analytical thinking using data and professional judgement to deliver insights.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in diverse teams.
• Demonstrates integrity and accountability to protect trust in business.
• Fluency with digital tools, data analytics and AI to improve efficiency.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing client needs and technology.

Responsibilities

• Work on client engagements that 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 toward a professional qualification.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Integrity

Digital fluency

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

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