EY Assurance Apprenticeship Programme Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Job description
Assurance Apprenticeship Programme
Programme duration
4.5 years
Qualification/s you will gain
ICAEW in England and ICAS in Scotland
Level 7 Apprenticeship
Salary
Competitive
Location
Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Luton, Manchester, Newcastle, Reading, Southampton.
Put your passion for technology, data, relationship building and business to work on our world stage. And embark on a career journey you can own, shape and grow.
Assurance Apprenticeship Programme
“Choosing an apprenticeship was my best decision. Not only am I accelerating my career, I’m also able to give back to others through EY Ripples and the EY Foundation, something I'm very passionate about.” – Mahmood, Assurance Apprentice
About the programme
Join our Level 7 Assurance Apprenticeship Programme and you’ll learn all about how advanced technologies integrate into the world of audit. You’ll see how our digital capabilities enable us to develop unique client solutions with the power to redefine business. You’ll collaborate with clients, colleagues, across business areas and beyond borders. And you’ll even learn to code. We’re one of the only firms that can give you this tech-first, client-facing approach to audit – and at such a global scale. Here, we’ll give you everything you need to build a career to be proud of.
What will you be doing?
- Getting to know a range of clients, their businesses and how they work.
- Experiencing the world of audit at a time of great change.
- Working in a dynamic hybrid team – entering a gateway to bigger opportunities.
- Testing checks and balances – making sure they work how they’re supposed to.
- Analysing a variety of data that goes into a financial statement.
- You will be expected to work longer hours during peak times.
How is it structured?
From the very start of the programme, you’ll enjoy real responsibility. Dive straight into projects, gaining key skills that will push you to discover where you want to specialise in the future. Understand how technology and business come together to create a greater impact. Adapt to the industry as it changes. Work towards a world-class ICAEW (England) or ICAS (Scotland) qualification. Balance real work with big study opportunities. And find your own path.
Year one
Your first year will see you taking on multiple roles within audit. You’ll learn how to transform data, explore how technology impacts audits and get to know the ins and outs of our business.
Year two
Get to know one audit at a time. Hone your craft as you learn about data analysis, client solutions, the world of business, and automation. And become a vital member of our audit team. We even offer the opportunity to embed yourself in client businesses – going beyond ordinary site visits.
Year three
Your third year gives you the opportunity to choose a specialism. Explore your future in complex data transformation, automation or custom solutions.
Year four
Find your feet in your final year of your apprenticeship. You can move to other areas within Assurance, expand your skills within audit, and beyond. We’ll support you all the way.
We’re looking for curious and engaged students who are ready to leave school life behind and embrace their passion for tech and business. Ready to join our diverse, growing team and lay the foundations for a broad and exciting career?
Alongside our programme offering, we give you all the training and exposure to real-world work you could want. We also offer company-wide and programme-specific rewards that make all the hard work worthwhile. These include wellbeing initiatives, a free tech MBA, healthcare support, a pension scheme and more.
Technology in Assurance
From implementing digital approaches into our global audit methodology to processing millions of transactions into visual analytics solutions, innovation and technology are at the heart of this programme. Enjoy structured training that will provide you with all the digital technology skills you need and support us in driving our next wave strategy as we shape the future of auditing.
This is where your adventure begins and where you have every opportunity to build an exceptional experience. Embrace the challenge as you help us build a better working world for everyone.
Are you curious about the Assurance Apprenticeship programme and want to find out more? Visit our websiteor chat to our current Assurance Apprentices to have your questions answered.
Are you eligible to apply?
We operate an open access policy, meaning we don’t screen out applications on your academic performance alone. You will, however, need a minimum of grade 4/C GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths, and to have completed three A-levels/Five Highers (or equivalent).
We welcome applications from all academic backgrounds and are looking for people who will succeed at EY today and tomorrow. That's why, through our recruitment process, your academic performance will be considered against your online assessment scores to determine your suitability for an EY role. We’re also proud to partner with RARE recruitment, so that your application can be processed in the context of your socio-economic background.
EY recognises that it has clear obligations towards all its people and the community at large to ensure that partners, employees and job applicants are afforded equal opportunities to enter employment and progress within the firm. As an employer committed to establishing an inclusive environment free from unlawful discrimination, the firm promotes the fair treatment of staff members and job applicants regardless of their sex, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, ethnic or national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, age or pregnancy/maternity status.
Job Type: Apprenticeship
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4JD
