Graduate - IT Audit and Cyber Assurance Analyst (Exeter) - March/April 2026

PKF Francis Clark LLP; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting and business advisory firm in the UK is seeking motivated graduates for an IT and Cyber Assurance role. You'll gain hands-on experience helping clients enhance their technology controls and security measures, all while supported by a structured development program and the opportunity to achieve certifications like CISA. Ideal for those who enjoy problem-solving, are analytical, and eager to build relationships. The firm has been recognized as a Great Place to Work and offers a friendly, supportive environment to grow your career.

Benefits

Pension

Group life assurance

Health cash plan

Option to buy extra holiday

Counseling support

Cycle to work

Volunteering day

Emergency funding support

Qualifications

• Must be on track for, or have achieved, relevant degree qualifications.
• Interest in IT and cyber assurance is essential.
• Willingness to learn continuously and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of IT assurance work from planning to reporting.
• Learn about IT systems and financial processes.
• Contribute to cybersecurity maturity assessments.

Skills

Technology and problem-solving

Analytical mindset

Relationship building

Education

2.2 degree or above in any discipline

Minimum of 112 UCAS points

GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 (C) or above

Job description

In a nutshell

Kick-start your career in IT and cyber assurance with hands‑on experience from day one. You’ll learn on the job, supported by ongoing professional development and the opportunity to complete industry‑recognised training, such as the ISACA Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification. With independent recognition as a Great Place to Work, this is an exceptional environment to launch and grow a career in a rapidly evolving profession.

What you'll be doing

You’ll become a valued member of our IT & Cyber Assurance team, helping clients strengthen their technology controls and build confidence in their systems and security. You’ll gain hands‑on experience across cyber assurance and, IT assurance supporting financial audits, building technical capability while developing trusted client relationships.

Day to day you will:

• Support the delivery of IT assurance work from planning through to reporting
• Learn how IT systems underpin key financial processes and how to assess the controls that protect them
• Contribute to cybersecurity maturity assessments with our cyber technicians
• Assist with cyber risk assessments, controls testing and remediation tracking
• Communicate regularly with your team and senior colleagues on project progress
• Ensure work is delivered to a high standard and within agreed timelines
• Develop your consulting skills through client interaction and problem‑solving

About you

You’ll enjoy this job if you like:

• Technology and problem‑solving
• Investigating how systems and processes work
• Working with data and being analytical
• Talking to people and building positive relationships
• Growing expertise and learning continuously
• Being a supportive and collaborative team member

Your development

We know that strong personal development is key to becoming a trusted IT and cyber assurance professional. Alongside your technical training and qualification, you’ll receive:

• A buddy assigned before you join
• Ongoing coaching from your line manager
• Structured development to grow your skills, confidence and career pathway

We’ll help you shape a future in technology risk that suits your strengths and ambitions.

What we're looking for

Bright, motivated graduates who want to build a meaningful career in IT and cyber assurance.

Entry requirements:

• On track for, or have achieved, a 2.2 degree or above in any discipline
• Minimum of 112 UCAS points (from three A Levels or equivalent, excluding general studies and EPQ)
• GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 (C) or above
• Available to start March/April 2026

How to apply

Click APPLY NOW to submit your application We recommend applying early, as the window may close if we receive a high number of applications. Please note you can only apply for one role per recruitment cycle.

We’re committed to creating an inclusive and positive experience for all candidates. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, whether related to a disability, neurodiversity, or any other need, please let us know, and we ’ll do our best to support you.

Why work at PKF Francis Clark

As the largest firm of independent chartered accountants and business advisers inSouth WestEngland, PKF Francis Clarkoffersa breadth ofopportunities to develop your career inthewaythat’sright foryou.

Established in 1919,we’vegrown toa team ofnearly 1,000people, based across our offices in Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, Poole, Salisbury, Southampton, Taunton,Torquayand Truro.Thismeanswe’rebig enoughtodochallengingworkfor excitingclients,but small enough tomaintainourfriendly and supportive culture.

We work hard to ensure you canbelong,be yourselfand bebrilliant aspartof a forward-thinking team.This includes a flexible approach to hybrid working. Andour focus on wellbeing and learning and development has been recognised nationally.

For the past three years, PKF Francis Clark has beencertified as a Great Place to Workand ranked amongthe UK’s Best Workplaces.In 2025, we climbed four places to 20 out of 100large organisations on this prestigiouslist.

We’realsointhe UK’stop 10BestWorkplaces for Women(6out of 100large organisations),aswellas being rankedamong theBestWorkplaces for Wellbeing (35 out of 100), Best Workplaces for Development (24 out of 100) and Best Workplaces in Consulting and Professional Services.

All theselistsare compiled by workplace culture experts Great Place to Work. Ourrankings area direct result offeedback from our people ina confidential, independentannual survey.

The success rates of our trainees meanwe’realso ranked 33rdinThe Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2025.

Whilewe’reproudly independent, wecollaboratewith colleagues around the world to enable our clients to succeed.PKF Francis Clark is a member of the PKF Global family of firms – togetherwe’rethe 12th largest provider of accountancy services in the UK. Being part ofthisinternationalnetworkprovides opportunities toconnectwith like-minded accountants and business advisersin 150 countries.

Your core benefits will include

Financial benefits:

• Pension
• Group life assurance - up to four times your core salary
• Group income protection
• Health cash plan to help cover the costs of everyday healthcare

Health & Wellbeing benefits:

• Option to buy 5 extra days holiday*
• Counselling and support for you and your immediate family
• Virtual GP for you and your immediate family
• Cycle to work*

Other benefits:

• Medicash Extras providing you with shopping and gym discounts
• Gifts for career and family milestones
• One volunteering day per year to support local organisations
• Emergency funding from the Francis Clark Charitable Foundation