Audit Brightstart Higher Apprenticeship 2027 - Reading
Deloitte · South East · RG1 3BD
About the role
Join the Audit Team at Deloitte: Shape the Future of Trust! 🚀
What We Do:
Audit is all about making sure financial numbers are legit! ✅ We're the team that checks company reports so everyone – from the public to investors – can trust what they're seeing. It’s a vital job that protects people and genuinely makes a difference. The world of audit is leveling up fast with AI and new tech. 🤖 We're on the cutting edge, using tech to automate, boost accuracy, and audit businesses' own AI systems. The scope is always expanding, and there's never been a more exciting time to be part of shaping the future of audit! ✨
What You Need:
- At least 104 UCAS points (or equivalent) from your A levels (or equivalent qualification). 🎓
- We've identified 10 core skills essential for our Early Careers roles. Dive into the "Discover What We Look For" section in our Candidate Zone to learn more! 👀
What You'll Do:
Jump into the world of professional services with our inclusive BrightStart Apprenticeship programme! 🤝 Get paid to learn, grow, and gain real-world experience. You'll work with major organisations, build awesome skills through our top-tier training, and deliver services that make a real societal impact. 🌍 You'll get responsibility early on, developing people and managing teams, with our full support. You'll get to know how different businesses operate, understand economic trends, and tackle challenges creatively. 💡 Plus, you'll learn critical skills to adapt and use technology, future-proofing your career.
Choose Your Path:
- Large & Complex Audit: Dive into listed companies, banks, insurers, large private companies, and public sector organisations (UK & international). 🏦
- Portfolio Audit: Work with emerging growth, large private corporates, real estate funds, pension schemes, and financial services brokers. Perfect for dynamic, entrepreneurial, and high-growth businesses! 🌱
Where You'll Work:
We're all about balance! Enjoy a hybrid working setup with a mix of office and home working. 🏠🏢 Client-facing roles might require time on-site, and meetings will be both online and in-person. Your final assessment and induction will be in-person to help you network and build connections. If you need extra flexibility for health or caring responsibilities, just chat with us!
What's In It For You?
A full-time permanent role with a world-class training scheme, a competitive salary, amazing benefits, and a professional qualification for long-term career success. 🌟 We're built on a shared purpose:
- We challenge and we rise to the challenge: We'll back you to reach your potential with outstanding training, an internationally recognised qualification, and ongoing development. 💪
- We include everyone: Be part of an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are celebrated, knowledge is shared, and you can build a strong professional network. 🤗
- We do the right thing: Make an impact in a place where you can be yourself, grow, and contribute to public trust and confidence in financial reporting. 💖
How You'll Grow:
- Technical Skills: Master the foundations of audit and assurance through our comprehensive Early Careers programme, complementing your professional qualification training. 📚
- Soft Skills: Develop communication, scepticism, decision-making, resilience, project management, and leadership skills through training and on-the-job learning. You'll also become a whiz with digital tools, data analytics, and emerging tech like AI. 💻
- Qualifications: Study towards globally recognised qualifications like ACA or CA (ICAEW/ICAS), receiving funded tuition, paid study leave, and dedicated support. 💯
Additional Support & Benefits:
We're a collaborative and inclusive firm that wants you to shine. ✨ Explore our diversity networks, wellbeing support, and much more. Learn about our recruitment process, accessibility options, values, culture, and hear inspiring stories from our team on our "Life at Deloitte" page. 🚀
Application Info:
- Application Deadline: Apply ASAP! Roles can close quickly if demand is high. 🏃♀️
- Assessment Deadlines: You'll get an email with all the important dates after you apply.
- One Application Per Year: We recommend choosing the role that's truly right for you. 🎯
We value diversity and are committed to helping you thrive!
Ready to make it happen? Click 'apply' now and discover your future at Deloitte!
Key responsibilities
- Work directly with major organisations
- Deliver quality services
- Develop people and manage teams
- Think creatively and work together to solve problems
- Perform audits and assurance engagements