Technology (IT Audit) - Industrial Placement - Manchester

Cooper & Hall Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Buddy system

Graduate programme opportunities

Job summary

Deloitte in Manchester is offering an IT Audit Industrial Placement designed to test your skills in a real-world setting. You’ll work with our IT Audit team to identify technology risks, evaluate controls, and communicate findings to cross-functional stakeholders.

The program blends office and remote work and includes structured training to prepare you for a potential graduate role. Throughout the year you’ll gain exposure to diverse organisations, apply analytical thinking, and develop

Qualifications

• University students on track to a 2:1 or above in any discipline.
• Penultimate year of studies.
• Interest in IT audit and technology risks.

Responsibilities

• Stakeholder management: build relationships within IT and audit teams.
• Risk assessment: identify and evaluate technology-related risks.
• Control testing: assess IT controls design and testing.
• Communication: convey findings to IT and financial teams.
• Reporting: contribute to audit documentation and discussions.
• Innovation: support process improvements in audits.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Control testing

Communication

Reporting

Innovation

Education

Predicted 2:1 or above (any discipline)

Penultimate year of degree

Job description

What does this team do?

Audit matters to everyone, even if you've never heard the word before. When a company shares its financial results, people need to know those numbers are accurate. That's where audit comes in. We check company financial reports independently, so the public, investors and businesses can trust what they're seeing. It's a job that protects people, and it genuinely makes a difference.

In IT Audit, we help organisations identify and manage technology risks that could impact financial reporting and business performance. As an IT Auditor, you will identify technology-related risks, evaluate the effectiveness of IT controls and cybersecurity measures, and assess the impact of emerging technologies, such as AI, cloud computing, and automation, on an organisation's control environment. Working alongside financial audit teams and the companies we audit, you will provide practical insights that support high-quality audits and strengthen trust in technology-enabled processes.

You will gain exposure to a wide range of organisations, from large global businesses to smaller entities, developing both technical and professional skills. This role offers a unique opportunity to understand how technology supports business objectives. It will enable you to communicate complex technical concepts in a clear and impactful way. By helping ensure the integrity of financial reporting, you will contribute to building confidence and trust in organisations and the wider market.

What skills and academic qualifications do I need?

This programme is for university students who are doing well academically and want to test their skills in the real world.You need to be on track to achieve a predicted degree classification of 2:1 or above in any discipline. You must also be in the penultimate year of your course.

What kind of work will I do?

Imagine trying out a career for a year before you commit. Our Industrial Placement is a great way to explore your professional interests, discover new ambitions and make sure you’re on the right career path.

For 12 months you’ll be a key part of our business – training and working alongside our first-year graduates. You’lldo real workfrom day one, using what you’ve learnt at university to help solve complex problems.You’ll help us push boundaries and learn skills that will set you up for an exciting career.

As part of the IT Audit team, your responsibilities will include:

• Stakeholder management: Working in teams and building relationships both within the IT specialist team as well as financial audit and beyond.

• Risk Assessment:Identifying and evaluating risks associated with company’suse of technology

• Control Testing: Assessing IT controls design and perform testing of implementation and operating effectiveness to provide assurance on smooth operation of controls throughout the review period. This includes gathering and analysing evidence in line with audit methodology and standards.

• Communication: Build effective working relationships across IT audit team, financial audit team, and the companies we audit, to support the delivery of high-quality audits.

• Reporting:Communicate findings clearly and concisely, contributing to audit documentation, reporting, and stakeholder discussions.

• Innovation:Contributing to the continuous improvement of our audit processes, enhancing efficiency and providing greater insights tothe companies we audit.

Where will I work?

At Deloitte we recognise how important face-to-face interaction is for your development in a new role. We value both in-person collaboration and the flexibility that allows for a healthy work-life balance. We operate a hybrid work model, combining office and remote work arrangements. While client-facing roles may require on-site visits, your meetings will be a blend of virtual and in-person interactions. Your initial induction and final assessment will be conducted in person, providing valuable networking and relationship-building opportunities.

All our workspaces are accessible, however, if you require further flexibility due to a health condition or caring responsibilities, please discuss this with our team.

What’s in it for me?

You’ll join a world-class placement scheme at Deloitte, with excellent support to help you build your long-term career. You'll also get the chance to apply for a graduate role following the successful completion of your placement. This is underpinned by our shared sense of purpose:

• We challenge and we rise to the challenge: We’ll support you to achieve your potential through an outstanding training scheme, an internationally recognised professional qualification and ongoing investment in your development throughout your career.

• We include everyone: You’ll be part of an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued, learning is shared and you can build a strong professional network.

• We do the right thing: You’ll do work with purpose in a place where you can be yourself, grow professionally and personally, and make an impact that underpins the public interest and confidence in financial reporting.

How will I develop?

You’ll receive a comprehensive induction and training plan. And we’ll assign you a buddy, so you’ll always have a friendly face to turn to. There will be regular check-ins with the wider team, who’ll support and encourage you every step of the way.

As an IT Specialist, you’ll learn how businesses use technology to help them achieve their objectives and how different organisations deal with risks. You’ll also learn to talk about tech-related matters in a way that everyone can understand. If things go well, you might even be offered a position on our Graduate Programme. Offers are made based on your placement location, so we encourage you to think carefully about where you want to start your graduate career at Deloitte when applying.

Additional support and benefits information

We're a collaborative, inclusive firm and we want to help you to use your unique talents and perspectives in the workplace. From diversity networks to wellbeing and much more, we aim to support and reward you in the best way possible. Please use the links below to discover more about our processes, benefits, values and culture.