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Audit BrightStart Higher Apprenticeship

Deloitte
Location
Aberdeen
Salary
Competitive
Positions available
1
Degree awarded
Level 6
Start date
1 September 2027
Vacancy reference
22128
Minimum grades
104 UCAS points (260 UCAS points pre-2017) for A levels or equivalent
Disability Confident
✓ Yes

About the role

Audit matters to everyone. When a company shares its financial results, people need to know those numbers are accurate. We check company financial reports independently, so the public, investors and businesses can trust what they're seeing. It's a job that protects people, and it genuinely makes a difference. The landscape for audit reporting is changing fast, creating demand and evolving the services we provide. We're increasingly using AI and other technologies to automate and standardise processes, as well as improve accuracy. You'll deliver quality services that make a real difference to our society. Early on in your career you'll be given responsibility for developing people and managing teams, supported by us every step of the way. You'll get involved with different organisations, helping you to understand how they operate and learning about the economic and industry issues that matter to them. You'll have the opportunity to think creatively and work together to solve problems. You can choose between Large & Complex Audit (listed companies, corporate and financial services, subsidiaries, banks, insurers, large private companies and public sector organisations) or Portfolio Audit (privately-owned, dynamic, entrepreneurial and high growth businesses).

Requirements

You'll need to have obtained or be studying towards at least 104 UCAS points (260 UCAS points pre-2017) for your A levels (or equivalent). We have identified 10 core skills that are essential to all of our roles in Early Careers. Candidates requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship cannot be progressed as the salary does not meet the minimum threshold required under the Immigration Rules.

Working week

Hybrid working with a combination of office and home working. Client-facing roles may require attendance at client sites on certain days.

Skills

CommunicationProfessional scepticismDecision-makingResilienceProject managementLeadershipData analyticsAI technology understandingDigital tools proficiency

Required qualifications

Essential
A Level · Any · Grade 104 UCAS points
Essential
Professional Qualification · Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) · Grade N/A

Training & development

Our Early Careers training programme provides foundational knowledge and skills needed to perform audits and assurance engagements. You'll study towards either the Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification with ICAEW or ICAS depending on location. You'll receive funded tuition, paid study leave, and access to a strong support network including a student support adviser, coach and dedicated exam manager. We cover the cost of mandated courses, permitted exam attempts, and membership fees.
Additional training
Soft skills training includes communication, professional scepticism, decision-making, resilience, project management and leadership. You'll develop knowledge to use digital tools, data analytics and emerging technologies, including AI, to support high-quality audit work, identify insights and automate routine tasks. Training courses and on-the-job learning support professional development throughout your career.
Future prospects
You'll join a world-class training scheme in a full-time permanent role with a market-leading salary and benefits. You'll gain an internationally recognised professional qualification (ACA or CA) that supports your long-term career and provides globally recognised credentials to help you build technical knowledge and develop professionally as you progress.

Company benefits

Market-leading salary and benefits. Funded professional qualification training (ACA or CA). Paid study leave. Student support adviser, coach and dedicated exam manager. Coverage of mandated courses, permitted exam attempts and membership fees. Diversity networks. Wellbeing support. Parent and carer policies available. Flexible working arrangements. Professional development investment throughout career.

Things to consider

This is a hybrid role with a combination of office and home working. If you're in a client-facing role, you might be expected to attend client sites on certain days. Your final assessment and induction will be in-person. All work spaces are accessible; further flexibility can be discussed for health conditions or caring responsibilities. We operate a strict one application per year policy across Early Careers opportunities. There is no specific deadline but we recommend applying as soon as possible as some roles may close quickly due to high demand.

About Deloitte

Deloitte is a leading professional services firm providing audit, assurance and advisory services to major organisations. The Audit business has two core areas: Large & Complex Audit and Portfolio Audit. We are committed to inclusion, diversity and creating an environment where different perspectives are valued.
Website
www.deloitte.com/