Brightstart Higher Apprenticeship Audit & Assurance 2027 - Belfast

About the role

Job Title: Audit Associate - Early Careers 🚀

Team: Audit

What We Do:

Ever wondered how people know the financial info they see from companies is legit? That's where audit comes in! We’re the team that checks company financial reports, giving everyone – from the public to investors – the confidence to trust the numbers. It's a role that genuinely protects people and makes a real difference to society. 🌍

The audit world is leveling up fast! We're integrating AI and cutting-edge tech to streamline processes, boost accuracy, and keep pace with how businesses are evolving. We’re not just auditing traditional finance anymore; we're diving into how companies use AI, meaning our work is constantly expanding. If you want to be at the forefront of shaping the future of audit, now is the most exciting time to join us! ✨

What You Bring:

To be considered for this program, you'll need to have achieved or be working towards at least 104 UCAS points (or the equivalent from pre-2017 A levels). We look for 10 core skills across all our Early Careers roles. Check out the 'Discover What We Look For' section in our Candidate Zone for the full scoop! 🧐

Your Role:

Our inclusive BrightStart Apprenticeship programme is designed for individuals from all backgrounds. This is your chance to jump into the professional services world, gain hands-on experience, and get paid while you learn and grow. 🌟

You'll work directly with major organisations, sharpen your skills through our top-notch training, and deliver quality services that have a tangible impact. You'll quickly be given opportunities to develop people, manage teams (with our full support, of course!), and gain insights into how different businesses operate, including the economic and industry trends that matter to them. Get ready to think creatively, collaborate to solve complex problems, and master critical tech skills, including AI, to future-proof your career. 💡

Pick Your Path:

Our Audit business has two awesome specialisms:

• Large & Complex Audit: Dive into auditing listed companies (corporate and financial services), their international branches, and major public interest entities like banks, insurers, large private companies, and public sector organisations. 🏦
• Portfolio Audit: Work across diverse sectors, including emerging growth companies, large private corporates, real estate funds, pension schemes, and financial services brokers. This is where you'll engage with dynamic, entrepreneurial, and high-growth businesses. 📈

Where You'll Be:

We embrace a hybrid working model, blending office-based collaboration with the flexibility of working from home. Face-to-face interaction is key for your development, so expect a mix of in-office, home, and client-site days, plus in-person induction and final assessments to help you build connections. 🤝 We're committed to accessibility and offer flexibility for those with health conditions or caring responsibilities.

What's In It For You?

Join us for a full-time, permanent role with a world-class training scheme, a competitive salary, amazing benefits, and a professional qualification to launch your career long-term. 💯

• We Challenge, We Rise: You’ll be supported to reach your full potential with outstanding training, an internationally recognised professional qualification, and continuous investment in your growth. 🚀
• We Include Everyone: Be part of an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are celebrated, knowledge is shared, and you can build a powerful professional network. 🙌
• We Do The Right Thing: Engage in meaningful work where you can be yourself, grow both professionally and personally, and make an impact that upholds public trust and confidence in financial reporting. 🌱

Your Development Journey:

• Technical Skills: Our Early Careers programme equips you with the foundational knowledge for audits and assurance. This complements your professional qualification training. 🤓
• Soft Skills: We invest in your professional development through training and on-the-job learning, focusing on communication, scepticism, decision-making, resilience, project management, and leadership. You'll also master digital tools, data analytics, and emerging tech like AI for high-quality audit work, insights, and automation. 🤖
• Qualifications: You'll work towards the ACA (ICAEW) or CA (ICAS) qualification, globally recognised professional certifications. We provide funded tuition, paid study leave, and a dedicated support network, including tutors, coaches, and exam managers. All mandated course costs, exam fees, and membership dues are covered. 🎓

Additional Perks:

We're a collaborative and inclusive firm, dedicated to helping you shine. Explore our diversity networks, wellbeing initiatives, and more via the links provided. You can learn about the full recruitment process, accessibility support, our values, culture, and hear inspiring stories on our Life at Deloitte page. We value diversity and are committed to your success through numerous initiatives and networks. Discover the rewards and benefits that await you. 🎁

Application Info:

There’s no strict deadline, but apply ASAP as roles can fill up quickly! ⏳ Remember, we have a one-application-per-year policy for Early Careers roles, so choose wisely! We are unable to sponsor Skilled Worker visas for this role as the salary does not meet the minimum threshold.

Ready to make your mark? Click apply to find out more and submit your application. Don't wait – apply early to secure your spot! ▶️

Key responsibilities

• Work directly with major organisations.
• Deliver quality services.
• Take responsibility for developing people and managing teams.
• Engage with diverse organisations to understand operations and industry issues.
• Collaborate creatively to solve problems.

Skills