Audit Practitioner Apprenticeship - Bristol

LLOYDS BANK PLC; West of England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension contribution

Annual bonus

Share schemes

Discounted shopping

22 days holiday

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Lloyds Banking Group is offering a 5-year apprenticeship in Bristol (with Edinburgh option) starting September 2027. You’ll train toward the Level 4 Internal Audit Practitioner qualification while contributing to live audits and learning how data science is shaping the profession.

From day one you’ll earn £27,400 per year, with a broad benefits package and opportunities to rotate across business areas like Finance, Tech, Risk and Customer Services, helping you build a 360° view of how the Group

Qualifications

• Working toward Level 4 Internal Audit Practitioner qualification.
• Eligible to undertake apprenticeship starting at 18+ and UK Right to Work.
• GCSEs in Maths and English at grade 4 or above; 3 A-levels at BCC or higher.

Responsibilities

• Work on live audits within three months, observing and contributing.
• Spend time across areas like Business Banking, Insurance, Technology and more.
• Attend structured learning and workshops; progress through the programme.

Skills

Level 4 Internal Audit Practitioner

Education

GCSEs grades 4–9 (Maths & English)

3 A-levels (BCC)

Tools

Right to Work in the UK

Job description

Job Details

• Duration: 5 years
• Salary: £27,400
• Location: Bristol
• Start: September2027

Job Description

You’ll work towards the Level4 Internal Audit Practitioner qualification.

See the small stuff? Shape the big stuff

If you’re big on small details and love solving problems, welcome to your happy place.

At Lloyds Banking Group, Audit is about keeping our business secure, fair and future‑ready. We protect the Group’s assets, reputation and sustainability. And as an apprentice you’ll be part of it from the moment you join.

Making a real impact Audit’s job is to make sure our risk management, governance and internal controls are rock‑solid. We’re here to keep the business and 28 million customers safe. That means spotting risks before they become problems, making recommendations that matter, and helping keep the Group fair, trusted and future‑proof.

And here’s something that might surprise you. Our Audit team has its own industry‑leading Data Science unit. We’re experimenting with AI and embedding it into daily audit life.

And as an apprentice, you’ll get hands‑on time with these tools, learning how tech is transforming the profession. Learn it. Do it. Own it

Audit isn’t about sitting on the side lines. We don’t give you a clipboard. Instead, within three months you’ll be working on live audits - observing, contributing, and takingoncasesofyourown.

Asyouprogress,you’llspendtimeinareaslike:Business Banking Insurance Technology Plus, a 6‑month placement outside Audit, an opportunity to work alongside teams like Finance, Tech, Risk, and Customer Services - giving you a 360° view of how we get things done. These will be defined during your programme.

Your licencetoask “Why?”

This is a 5‑year apprenticeship programme based in Bristol or Edinburgh. You’ll start by working towards the Level4 Internal Audit Practitioner qualification. Once completed, you’ll have the opportunity to progress to higher‑level professional study, building your expertise and working towards becoming a CharteredAuditor.

Inyourfirst 18–24months,you’llworktowardsyourLevel4Internal Audit Practitioner qualification, supported through a mix of structured learning and workshops covering areas such as: Corporate Governance and Risk Management Internal Audit Planning Interpersonal Skills

Your future, fully funded You’ll earn a competitive salary from day one. Your learning - all of it - tuition, exams, study materials, professional memberships - is covered. With a team of around 300 audit pros working across a Group of 70,000+ colleagues, the career opportunities are endless. By the end, you won’t just understand Audit - you’ll be ready to shape it. You’ll have the skills, qualifications and confidence to take your career anywhere. And you’ll have played a key role in Helping BritainProsper.

Key Responsibilities

• Within three months you’ll be working on live audits - observing, contributing, and taking on cases of your own.
• As you progress, you’ll spend time in areas like: Business Banking Insurance Technology Plus, a 6‑month placement outside Audit, an opportunity to work alongside teams like Finance, Tech, Risk, and Customer Services - giving you a 360° view of how we get things done.
• Your licence to ask “Why?”

Qualifications

• You’ll work towards the Level4 Internal Audit Practitioner qualification.

Requirements

• You’ll need to be at least18 years old on 1stSeptember2027.
• GCSEs at grade4 –9 in both Maths and English (achieved).
• 3 Alevels at grade BCC (these grades can be predicted, but any offer made to you will be conditional upon successful achievement of these qualifications).
• These grades can be predicted, but any offer made to you will be conditional upon successful achievement of these qualifications.
• An additional requirement for the apprenticeship position is that you must currently possess a valid Right to Work in the UK.
• Your visa end date must extendbeyond the duration of the apprenticeship programme, which will last up to five years.
• Due to Home Office requirements regarding Skilled Workers, we’re unable to accept applications for visa sponsorship for our apprenticeship roles as the proposed salary for the role does not meet the minimum threshold – if this situation applies to you, please consider looking for other vacancies which may be more suitable.

Location and Hybrid Working

Location This apprenticeship is based in Bristol, and you will be expected to work from your main office location throughout the programme. While our hybrid working policy requires office attendance at least two days per week (40% for full‑time colleagues), apprentices are expected to be in the office most days during the initial settling‑in period. If your commute exceeds 1.5 hours, we strongly recommend relocating closer to the office to ensure consistent attendance in line with contractual and hybrid working expectations.

About Working For Us

Our ambition is to be the leading UK business for diversity, equity and inclusion supporting our customers, colleagues and communities and we’re committed to creating an environment in which everyone can thrive, learn and develop. We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer Initiative. We offer reasonable workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities, including flexibility in office attendance, location and working patterns. And, as a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee interviews for a fair and proportionate number of applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role with a disability, long‑term health or neurodivergent condition through the Disability Confident Scheme. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to reduce or remove barriers. Just let us know what you need.

Pay and Benefits

You will join us on a fixed apprenticeship salary. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be re‑graded, with your pay range consistent with the job family for your business area. We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
• Aannual performance‑related bonus
• Share schemes including free shares
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• 22 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on top
• A rangeof wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

Closing Date

The closing date to apply for this opportunity is 15th December.

Company Culture

At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop. We're focused on creating a values‑led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we’re building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.

Discover careers with real impact. As the largest digital bank in the UK, Lloyds Banking Group is helping redefine financial services, using the latest technologies to support our 30 million customers and meet our aim – to help Britain prosper. To achieve this, we need a broader range of skills and experiences than ever before. If you’re looking for a career with impact – and want to make a difference to customers, businesses and communities – we have a job for you. And the great news is you don’t need a degree to come and work with us. Our range of apprenticeship programmes will provide you with all the training and development, support and mentoring you need to learn about our industry and develop your strengths. And because we know that people do their best work when they feel happy and valued, we offer a friendly and inclusive working environment where everyone feels free to be themselves and share their ideas from day one. We’re looking for motivated, inquisitive school students who can bring their unique perspective to what we do and help drive our business forward. Whether you’re interested in building relationships with well‑known clients, or developing the next generation of digital banking solutions, you can help us build the bank of the future.