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Audit Apprenticeship Programme – September 2027 intake
EY
Location
Bristol
Salary
Competitive
Level
Level 7 – Masters
Degree awarded
Level 7
Start date
1 September 2027
Minimum grades
GCSE Maths and English grade 4/C minimum (England/Northern Ireland); National 5 grade C minimum (Scotland); three A-levels or equivalent (England/Northern Ireland); five Highers or SCQF Level 6/7 (Scotland)
About the role
The Audit Apprenticeship programme transforms you into a business advisor through deeper analysis and stronger judgement. You'll conduct audits, analyse financial and non-financial data, test business controls, and work across a portfolio of clients. The role involves a mixture of hybrid working – travelling to client offices, working in the EY office and occasionally from home. You'll study towards a Professional Qualification with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) or the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS), requiring in-person courses, self-study and exams.
Requirements
You must not have previously completed an honours or masters degree in any subject. England and Northern Ireland: Minimum grade 4/C GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths, and three A-levels (or equivalent e.g. BTEC Nationals) by programme start. Scotland: Minimum grade C National 5 (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths, and 5 Highers or SCQF Level 6/7 by programme start. Top three obtained or accurately predicted A-Levels (or equivalent) will be verified and considered as part of the offer process.
Working week
Mixture of hybrid working – travelling to client offices, working in EY office and occasionally from home, varying by client and team requirement.
Skills
Analytical thinkingCollaborationIntegrityDigital fluencyData analysisAI fluencyAdaptabilityProfessional judgement
Required qualifications
Essential
GCSE · English Language · Grade 4
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 4
Essential
A Level · Any · Grade Any
Training & development
Working towards becoming a Chartered Accountant through professional qualification with ICAEW or ICAS. In England, gain a government accredited and industry-recognised Level 7 Apprenticeship in accountancy and taxation, equivalent to a master's degree. Dedicated study time, accelerated development through technical training, coaching, mentoring and work-shadowing. Learning blend of classroom, online and workplace learning with study leave and off-the-job learning.
Future prospects
Completion leads to Chartered Accountant status through ICAEW or ICAS professional qualification. In England, gain Level 7 Apprenticeship in accountancy and taxation, equivalent to a master's degree. EY Level 7 Accountancy and Taxation Apprenticeship rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024.
Company benefits
Exclusive student benefits including NUS and travel discounts. Dedicated support network including Student Experience team, counsellors, buddies and Student Coaches. High-quality training governed by EY Quality Assurance Framework.
About EY
EY is a global organization shaping trust and confidence in financial markets through audit and professional services.
If this one works out
This role is in Bristol. If you'd be moving for it, a room in a shared house there typically runs £650–£900 a month.