Audit Brightstart Higher Apprenticeship - Manchester

About the role

BrightStart Higher Apprenticeship in Audit & Assurance - Manchester 🚀

Ready to dive into the world of finance and make a real impact?

The Audit & Assurance team is all about making sure company financial reports are accurate and trustworthy. Think of it as being a detective for numbers! 🕵️‍♀️ Your work will help the public, investors, and businesses have confidence in what they're seeing. It's a crucial role that protects people and genuinely makes a difference.

The audit landscape is buzzing with change, especially with AI and new technologies stepping up. We're using cool tech to improve accuracy and automate processes, and we'll be auditing how businesses use AI too. This means your role will constantly evolve, making it super exciting! ✨

What you'll need:

• At least 104 UCAS points (or equivalent) from your A-levels (or equivalent).
• The ability to nail our 10 core skills (check out the 'Discover What We Look For' section in our Candidate Zone for the deets!).

What you'll be doing:

Jump into the professional services world with this awesome apprenticeship! You'll gain real-world experience while getting paid to learn and grow. 💰 You'll work with major organisations, build your skills through top-notch training, and deliver services that matter to society. You'll even get the chance to develop people and manage teams, with our full support every step of the way. Get ready to understand how different businesses operate, tackle economic and industry challenges, and spark creative problem-solving. Plus, you'll learn essential tech skills to future-proof your career. 💡

Our Audit business has two exciting streams:

• Large & Complex Audit: Working with big players like listed companies, banks, insurers, and large public sector organisations.
• Portfolio Audit: Engaging with dynamic, entrepreneurial, and high-growth businesses across various sectors.

Where you'll be:

We're all about a hybrid approach, mixing office and home working for that sweet spot of collaboration and flexibility. 🏡🏢 Client-facing roles might mean heading to client sites, and meetings will be a mix of online and in-person. Your final assessment and induction will be in-person to help you network and build connections! We’re accessible, but 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 market-leading salary, awesome benefits, and a professional qualification that sets you up for a killer career.
• We'll support you to reach your full potential with outstanding training and ongoing development.
• Be part of an inclusive culture where different perspectives are celebrated, and you can build a strong network. 🤝
• Do meaningful work, be your authentic self, and make a real impact! 💪

How you'll develop:

• Technical Skills: Get all the foundational knowledge for audit and assurance, perfectly complementing your professional qualification training.
• Soft Skills: Boost your communication, scepticism, decision-making, resilience, project management, and leadership skills through training and on-the-job learning. You'll also master digital tools, data analytics, and emerging tech like AI. 🤖

Qualifications:

You'll study towards a globally recognised professional qualification like the ACA or CA with ICAEW/ICAS. We cover tuition, study leave, exam fees, and membership costs, plus you'll have a dedicated support network. 📚

Ready to apply?

Don't wait! Roles can fill up fast. Click the apply button to find out more and get your application in. We recommend applying early! Good luck! ✨

Key responsibilities

• Perform audits and assurance engagements
• Work directly with major organisations
• Deliver quality services
• Understand how organisations operate
• Collaborate to solve problems

Skills