Accounting
Audit Apprenticeship Programme – September 2027 intake
EY
Location
Cambridge
Salary
Competitive
Duration
4 years
Positions available
1
Level
Level 7 – Masters
Degree awarded
Level 7
Start date
1 September 2027
Vacancy reference
Audit Apprenticeship Programme – September 2027 intake
Minimum grades
GCSE Maths and English grade 4/C (or National 5 grade C in Scotland); three A-levels or equivalent (England/NI) or 5 Highers/SCQF Level 6/7 (Scotland)
About the role
The Audit Apprenticeship programme at EY transforms you into a business advisor. You'll conduct deeper analysis, exercise stronger judgement and provide meaningful insights for EY teams and clients globally. The role involves gaining wider variety of experience working in teams to analyse financial and non-financial data, test business controls, determine accuracy of financial statements, and work across a portfolio of clients. You'll work in hybrid arrangements - travelling to client offices, working in EY offices and occasionally from home. You'll study towards a globally recognised professional qualification with ICAEW or ICAS.
Requirements
Minimum grade 4/C GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths (England and Northern Ireland) or minimum grade C National 5 in English Language and Maths (Scotland). Must have completed three A-levels or equivalent by programme start (England and Northern Ireland) or be working towards 5 Highers or SCQF Level 6/7 (Scotland). Must not have previously completed an honours or masters degree. Assessed on online assessments and academic attainment at A level or equivalent to predict future performance.
Skills
Analytical thinkingData analysisProfessional judgementCollaborationIntegrityDigital fluencyData and AI fluencyAdaptabilityBusiness advisory
Required qualifications
Essential
GCSE · English Language · Grade 4
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 4
Essential
A Level · Any · Grade Any
Essential
Professional Qualification · ICAEW or ICAS · Grade N/A
Training & development
Studying towards a Professional Qualification with ICAEW or ICAS, which requires attending in-person courses, self-study and sitting exams. Attending EY learning courses to continually learn new skills. Regular meetings with Career Counsellor and Apprenticeship Coach to track performance and progress career. Participating in activities to build network and support business performance.
Company benefits
Competitive salary. Professional qualification support (ICAEW or ICAS). Coaching and mentoring support. Career development opportunities. Hybrid working arrangements.