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Assurance Audit Apprenticeship Programme

EY
Location
Northern Ireland
Salary
Competitive
Duration
4 years
Degree awarded
Level 7
Start date
1 September 2026

About the role

Help businesses publish reliable financial accounts as you progress towards becoming a chartered accountant. As external auditors, we help companies publish true and fair financial accounts others can rely on. The role of an auditor is continually evolving, with technology including AI transforming the way audits are delivered. You will get to understand clients and their businesses, gain wider experience to transform into a business advisor, test business controls, perform independent assessments of financial information, and work as part of the audit team on a hybrid working basis spending time on client sites, in the office and at home.

Requirements

Must remain in Northern Ireland for the entire duration of the programme. The offer cannot be transferred to any other EY location in the UK or Ireland.

Working week

Hybrid working basis - time spent on client sites, in the office and at home, varying by client and team requirements.

Skills

Financial analysisProfessional judgementBusiness understandingData analysisControl testingClient communication

Required qualifications

Essential
A Level ยท Any

Training & development

Studying towards a Professional Qualification (ICAEW in England and ICAS in Scotland), which requires attending in-person courses, self-study and sitting exams. Attending EY learning courses to continually learn new skills. You will have a dedicated careers counsellor and apprenticeship coach throughout the programme to help you during busier seasons, development and learning.
Future prospects
Progress towards becoming a chartered accountant with ICAEW or ICAS qualification. Transform into a business advisor with skills in analysis, exercising professional judgement and providing powerful insights.

Things to consider

Applicants must be willing to remain in Northern Ireland for the entire four-year duration of the programme. The offer cannot be transferred to other EY locations.

About EY

EY is a global organization providing assurance, consulting, tax and advisory services to help build a better working world.
Website
www.ey.com