Audit Brightstart Higher Apprenticeship - Birmingham

About the role

BrightStart Higher Apprenticeship: Audit & Assurance 🚀

Location: Birmingham 🏙️

Start Date: September 2027 📅

What's the gig?

Audit is super important, even if you haven't heard the word before. When companies drop their financial reports, people need to trust those numbers are spot-on. That's where we come in! We independently check financial reports so everyone – the public, investors, businesses – can have faith in what they're seeing. It's a job that protects people and genuinely makes a difference. 🛡️

The audit scene is constantly evolving, with AI and other tech automating processes and boosting accuracy. Businesses are also using AI, so we need to audit their AI financial systems and processes too. This means our work is always expanding. We're shaping the future of audit, and there's never been a more exciting time to join! ✨

What you'll need:

You'll need to have got or be working towards at least 104 UCAS points (260 pre-2017) from your A-levels (or equivalent). 📚

Check out the 'Discover What We Look For' section in our Candidate Zone for the 10 essential core skills we value! 🌟

What you'll be doing:

Our inclusive BrightStart Apprenticeship is for people from all sorts of backgrounds. It’s a cool way to dive into professional services, get real-world experience, and get paid while you learn and grow. You'll work with major organisations and boost your skills with our awesome training. You'll deliver top-notch services that actually impact society. 💪

You’ll get responsibility for developing people and managing teams, with our support every step of the way. You’ll connect with different organisations, learning how they tick and the economic and industry trends that matter to them. Get ready to think creatively and collaborate to solve problems. Plus, you'll learn critical skills to adapt and use tech to future-proof your career. 💡

Choose your path:

• Large & Complex Audit: Think listed companies (corporate and financial services), their international branches, banks, insurers, big private companies, and public sector organisations. 🏦
• Portfolio Audit: This covers a mix of sectors, including fast-growing businesses and large private corporates, real estate funds, pension schemes, and financial services brokers. It’s a great way to work with dynamic, entrepreneurial, and high-growth businesses. 📈

Where you'll be working:

We know face-to-face interaction is key for your development. We also get that flexibility is important, so we run a hybrid system – a mix of office and home working. If you're client-facing, you might need to visit client sites. Meetings will be online and in-person. 🤝 Your final assessment and induction will be in-person to help you network and build connections.

Our workspaces are accessible. If you need more flexibility due to health or caring duties, just chat with us. 💖

What's in it for you?

You'll join a world-class training scheme in a full-time, permanent role with a top salary, great benefits, and a professional qualification to support your long-term career. This is all backed by our shared purpose.

• We challenge and we rise to the challenge: We'll support you to reach your potential with outstanding training, a globally recognised professional qualification, and ongoing development. 🏆
• We include everyone: You'll be part of an inclusive culture where different views are valued, learning is shared, and you can build a strong professional network. 🌍
• We do the right thing: You’ll do meaningful work in a place where you can be yourself, grow professionally and personally, and make a real impact that supports public interest and confidence in financial reporting. ✅

How you'll develop:

• Technical Skills: Our Early Careers training gives you the core knowledge and skills for audits and assurance. It complements your professional qualification training. 🧠
• Soft Skills: We'll invest in your development through courses and on-the-job learning, helping you build skills in communication, professional scepticism, decision-making, resilience, project management, and leadership. You'll also learn to use digital tools, data analytics, and emerging tech like AI to enhance your work, find insights, and automate tasks. 💻
• Qualifications: You'll work towards the ACA or CA qualification with the ICAEW or ICAS (depending on your location). These are globally recognised and will build your technical know-how, help you apply your learning, and develop you professionally. We cover tuition, paid study leave, and provide a strong support network (student support advisor, coach, dedicated exam manager). We also cover mandated courses, exam attempts, and membership fees. 🎓

Extra support and benefits:

We’re a collaborative, inclusive firm and want you to shine using your unique talents. From diversity networks to wellbeing support, we aim to support and reward you.

• Learn more about our recruitment process here.
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• Explore our firm's values, culture, and purpose.
• Hear inspiring stories from our people on our Life at Deloitte page.
• Discover more about inclusion and wellbeing initiatives.
• Learn about the rewards and benefits available.

Ready to apply?

Application Deadline: Friday 16th October 2026. We recommend applying early as roles can close sooner due to high demand. ⏳

Assessment Deadlines: You'll receive an email with next steps and deadlines after you apply.

We have a strict one application per year policy for Early Careers roles. Make sure this is the right fit for you!

*Please note: The salary for this role does not meet the minimum threshold for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Therefore, we cannot progress applications requiring this sponsorship.*

What matters to you? Make it happen at Deloitte.

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Key responsibilities

• Work directly with major organisations
• Deliver quality services
• Perform audits and assurance engagements
• Utilise digital tools and emerging technologies for audit work
• Think creatively and collaborate to solve problems

Skills