Audit Practitioner Apprenticeship - Bristol

Lloyds Banking Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A generous pension contribution up to

Annual performance‑related bonus

Share schemes including free shares

Wellbeing initiatives

Parental leave policies

Discounted shopping

22 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Lloyds Banking Group is offering a 5-year apprenticeship in Bristol or Edinburgh. You’ll join Audit and work on live audits within three months, learning how risk management, governance and internal controls keep the business safe.

Starting with the Level 4 Internal Audit Practitioner qualification, you’ll spend time in Business Banking, Insurance and Technology, with a six-month placement outside Audit to gain a 360 view.

Qualifications

• You must be at least 18 years old on 1st September 2027.
• GCSEs at grade 4-9 in Maths and English (achieved).
• 3 A levels at grade BCC (conditional on achievement).

Responsibilities

• Work on live audits within three months, observing and contributing to cases.
• Spend time in areas like Business Banking, Insurance and Technology.
• Participate in a 6‑month placement outside Audit for broader exposure.

Education

Level 4 Internal Audit Practitioner qualification

GCSEs (Maths & English) 4-9

3 A levels (BCC)

Job description

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 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. These will be defined during your programme.

This is a 5-year apprenticeship programme based in Bristol or Edinburgh. You'll start by working towards the Level 4 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 Chartered Auditor. In your first 18‑24 months, you'll work towards your Level 4 Internal 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

• You’ll need to be at least 18 years old on 1st September 2027
• GCSEs at grade 4 - 9 in both Maths and English (achieved)
• 3 A levels at grade BCC (these grades can be predicted, but any offer made to you will be conditional upon successful achievement of these qualifications)

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., 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.

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.

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%
• An annual 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 range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies