Audit BrightStart Higher Apprenticeship
Deloitte
Location
Birmingham
Salary
Competitive
Degree awarded
Level 6
Start date
1 September 2027
Application deadline
16 October 2026
Vacancy reference
20547
Minimum grades
104 UCAS points from A levels or equivalent
Disability Confident
✓ Yes
About the role
Join Deloitte's Audit BrightStart Higher Apprenticeship programme. You'll work on checking company financial reports independently to ensure accuracy and trustworthiness. The role involves using AI and other technologies to automate processes, audit AI financial systems, and work with major organisations across two core areas: Large & Complex Audit (listed companies, banks, insurers, public sector) and Portfolio Audit (emerging growth businesses, real estate funds, pension schemes, investment managers). You'll gain real-world experience while being paid to learn and progress in a full-time permanent role with a hybrid working model.
Requirements
Minimum 104 UCAS points (260 pre-2017) from A levels or equivalent. 10 core skills identified as essential for Early Careers roles. Candidates requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship are not eligible due to salary threshold limitations.
Skills
CommunicationProfessional scepticismDecision-makingResilienceProject managementLeadershipData analyticsAI technologyProblem-solvingTeam management
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
World-class training scheme including foundational knowledge in audit and assurance engagements, professional qualification training complementary to your role. Technical skills development covers audit procedures, digital tools, data analytics and emerging technologies including AI. Soft skills training in communication, professional scepticism, decision-making, resilience, project management and leadership. Study towards Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification with ICAEW or ICAS. Funded tuition, paid study leave, student support adviser, coach, and dedicated exam manager provided. Coverage of mandated courses, exam attempts and membership fees.
Additional training
Investment in professional development through training courses and on-the-job learning. Access to diversity networks, wellbeing initiatives, and support for accessibility requirements or reasonable adjustments.
Future prospects
Globally recognised professional qualification (ACA or CA) to support long-term career development. Technical expertise in audit and assurance, proficiency with digital tools and AI technologies, and professional skills in leadership and decision-making.
Company benefits
Market-leading salary, benefits package, professional qualification support, funded tuition, paid study leave, student support adviser, coach, dedicated exam manager, hybrid working model (office and home combination), diversity networks, wellbeing initiatives, parent and carer policies, accessibility support, full-time permanent role.
About Deloitte
Website
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This role is in Birmingham. If you'd be moving for it, a room in a shared house there typically runs £500–£750 a month.