Audit Brightstart Higher Apprenticeship 2027 - Glasgow

About the role

🚀 Join the Future of Audit! 🚀

Audit matters to everyone, and our team is at the forefront of ensuring accuracy and trust in financial reporting. We're evolving rapidly, integrating AI and advanced technologies to reshape how businesses operate and how we audit them. This is your chance to be part of something big, shaping the future of audit in an exciting, fast-paced environment. 💡

What You'll Do:

Dive into the world of professional services with our BrightStart Apprenticeship! You'll gain real-world experience, get paid to learn, and build essential skills. Work directly with major organisations, hone your abilities through top-notch training, and deliver services that truly make a societal impact. 🌍 You'll be empowered to take on responsibility early, developing people and managing teams with our full support. Get ready to explore diverse businesses, understand their operations, and tackle economic and industry challenges. We encourage creative thinking and collaboration to solve complex problems. Plus, you'll master critical tech skills, including AI, to future-proof your career. 🧠

Choose Your Path:

• Large & Complex Audit: Work with leading listed companies (corporate and financial services), banks, insurers, large private companies, and public sector organisations. 🏢
• Portfolio Audit: Engage with dynamic, high-growth businesses across various sectors, including emerging companies, real estate funds, pension schemes, and financial services brokers. 🌱

What You'll Need:

• At least 104 UCAS points (or equivalent) from your A levels (or equivalent).
• A strong grasp of 10 core skills essential for our Early Careers roles (discover more in our Candidate Zone!).

Where You'll Work:

We embrace a hybrid model, blending office and home working for flexibility and connection. 🏠🏢 Client-facing roles may require on-site visits, and meetings will be a mix of virtual and in-person. Your final assessment and induction will be in-person to foster networking and relationship building. We're committed to accessibility and can discuss further flexibility if needed.

What's In It For You:

• A full-time permanent role with a world-class training scheme. 🏆
• Market-leading salary, benefits, and a professional qualification for long-term career success. 💰
• Challenge & Growth: Outstanding training, an internationally recognised professional qualification, and ongoing investment in your development. 🌱
• Inclusion: A culture where diverse perspectives are valued, learning is shared, and you can build a strong professional network. 🤗
• Purpose: Do meaningful work where you can be yourself, grow personally and professionally, and make an impact that supports public interest and confidence in financial reporting. ✨

How You'll Develop:

• Technical Skills: Master audit and assurance fundamentals through our comprehensive programme, complementing your professional qualification.
• Soft Skills: Enhance communication, scepticism, decision-making, resilience, project management, and leadership through targeted training and on-the-job experience. Become proficient in digital tools, data analytics, and emerging tech like AI. 🤖
• Qualifications: Study towards the globally recognised ACA or CA qualification (ICAEW or ICAS). We provide funded tuition, paid study leave, and a dedicated support network. 🎓

Ready to Apply?

Don't wait! Applications may close early due to high demand. Click apply to start your journey. ✅

Key responsibilities

• Work directly with major organisations
• Deliver quality services
• Perform audits and assurance engagements
• Work collaboratively to solve problems
• Develop people and manage teams

Skills