Audit Graduate Programme - September 2027 intake

Ernst & Young; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Ernst & Young’s Audit Graduate Programme in Southampton offers a rigorous pathway to a Chartered Accountancy qualification with ICAEW or ICAS. You will join high-performing teams, applying data and technology to deliver insights while building trust in financial reporting.

As you develop professionally, you’ll study toward the ICAEW/ICAS qualification, benefitting from hands-on client work, coaching, and formal learning opportunities within a supportive EY environment.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical thinking with data and professional judgment.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work in diverse teams.
• Commitment to integrity and trusting relationships in finance.
• Comfort with digital tools and data analytics to drive insights.
• Adaptability to evolving client needs and technology.

Responsibilities

• Work on client engagements that help build trust 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

Data & AI awareness

Adaptability

Job description

Audit Graduate Programme - September 2027 intake

Job Reference: 2999334821-2

Date Posted: 2 October 2026

Recruiter: EY

Location: Southampton, Hampshire

Salary: On Application

Sector: Accounting

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 judgment 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.