AccountingData Science
Audit Practitioner Apprenticeship
Lloyds Banking Group
Location
Bristol
Salary
£27,400 per year
Duration
5 years
Level
Level 4 – Higher
Qualification
Level 4
Start date
1 September 2027
Application deadline
15 December 2024
Minimum grades
Bristol: GCSE Maths and English grade 4+, 3 A Levels grade BCC+. Edinburgh: National 5 Maths and English grades A-C, 4 Highers grade BBCC+
Disability Confident
✓ Yes
About the role
Join Lloyds Banking Group's Audit team as an apprentice. You'll work on live audits within three months, spotting risks before they become problems and making recommendations that matter. The role includes hands-on experience with AI and data science tools, time in areas like Business Banking, Insurance, and Technology, plus a 6-month placement outside Audit to gain a 360° view of the business. You'll work towards the Level 4 Internal Audit Practitioner qualification, with opportunity to progress to higher-level professional study and become a Chartered Auditor.
Requirements
Must be at least 18 years old by start date. For Bristol: GCSEs at grade 4-9 in Maths and English, 3 A Levels at grade BCC or above. For Edinburgh: National 5 Maths & English at grades A-C, 4 Highers at BBCC or above. Grades can be predicted. Valid Right to Work in the UK required with visa end date extending beyond 5 years. No visa sponsorship available.
Working week
Hybrid working policy requires office attendance at least two days per week. Apprentices expected in office most days during initial settling-in period.
Skills
risk managementgovernanceinternal controlsdata scienceproblem-solvingcorporate governanceaudit planning
Required qualifications
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 4
Essential
GCSE · English · Grade 4
Essential
A Level · Any · Grade BCC
Essential
Level 4 Internal Audit Practitioner · Audit · Grade N/A
Training & development
Work towards Level 4 Internal Audit Practitioner qualification over 18-24 months through structured learning and workshops covering Corporate Governance and Risk Management, Internal Audit Planning, and Interpersonal Skills. All tuition, exams, study materials and professional memberships fully funded.
Additional training
6-month placement outside Audit with teams like Finance, Tech, Risk and Customer Services. Opportunity to progress to higher-level professional study and work towards becoming a Chartered Auditor.
Future prospects
Upon completion, you'll understand Audit deeply and be ready to shape it. You'll have the skills, qualifications and confidence to take your career anywhere within Lloyds Banking Group's 70,000+ colleague network.
Company benefits
Pension contribution up to 15%, annual performance-related bonus, share schemes with free shares, adaptable benefits package, 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, wellbeing initiatives, generous parental leave, discounted shopping.
About Lloyds Banking Group
Lloyds Banking Group is a leading UK business with 70,000+ colleagues serving 28 million customers. Committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, serving as a Disability Confident Leader.
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.