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EARLY CAREERS OPPORTUNITIES IN AUDIT & ASSURANCE

As the world changes, businesses must be ready to respond to the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. In Audit & Assurance we support clients to operate as they should, building public confidence and trust.

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Is Audit & Assurance right for you?

Do you have an interest in understanding the world of business and finance? Are you keen to shape the direction of your future? In Audit & Assurance, we’re looking for people who are resourceful and enjoy working as part of a team to solve complex puzzles and challenges. It doesn’t matter whether you’ve studied maths, science or creative subjects, as long as you’re curious and keen to learn. If you have an interest in data analysis and numbers, protecting the public interest or building relationships with others, then our team could be right for you.

In a sea of opportunities, deciding what's most important to you can feel really daunting. But you don’t need to have it all figured out just yet. We’re here to help you make the right choices, for you.

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Career options

We work with some of the most influential multinationals, innovative start-ups and biggest household names across the globe, supporting them to audit their accounts. If you join our Audit team, you’ll work with lots of senior people, whilst gaining insight into how their organisations operate and the economic and industry issues that matter to them.

We have full-time opportunities available in Audit on our BrightStart Scheme, which is a Level 7 apprenticeship suitable for college leavers, as well as on our Graduate programme. On both programmes you’ll be studying towards either the ACA or CA qualification with either ICAEW or ICAS, depending on which country you are located within. Both qualifications are globally recognised and are designed to expand your knowledge of a wide range of technical areas. They’ll help you confidently perform at work and develop professionally throughout your training agreement.

We work across all parts of the audit business to assess the risk around IT systems that generate financially relevant information. You’ll learn how IT supports businesses and the key processes involved. Our purpose is to serve the public interest and help give confidence that the financial information going out is correct. As part of your graduate opportunity, you’ll have the option to study towards a MSc qualification in Digital and Business Risk Management. Other relevant qualifications, including the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), are also offered during your career with us. More details can be found on our Technology page.

To be resilient, businesses must be ready to respond to current and future challenges and opportunities. They are increasingly being required to be more transparent with their reporting, to drive trust and confidence in the market, and protect the public interest. That’s where we come in. We provide independent assurance by assessing the risks and underlying processes, so that organisations can make the right decision for them.

We have full-time opportunities available in Assurance on our BrightStart Scheme, which is a Level 7 apprenticeship suitable for college leavers, as well as on our Graduate programme. On both programmes you’ll be studying towards the ACA qualification with the ICAEW qualification to become a chartered accountant. It is globally recognised and designed to expand your knowledge of a wide range of technical areas. It will help you to confidently perform in the workplace throughout your training agreement.

High quality and transparent reporting on data use and compliance of data handling is critical for both compliance and for rebuilding the trust of the public. Our dedicated Analytics team specialises in helping businesses to understand and analyse their data and models to produce insights. We help businesses with three main activities – data, models and analytics, giving assurance over what they’ve produced, or helping to improve them. Our work spans across industries including Banking and Capital Markets, Investment Management, Private Equity, Insurance, Public Sector, Retail, and Oil and Gas. More details can be found on our Technology page.

We’ve created a Centre of Excellence in Newcastle (SACC) to support our internal teams throughout the UK. The team here provides remote support to all the Deloitte teams who engage directly with businesses, to help them in completing tasks associated with the audit of accounts. It involves working closely with your colleagues and will help you to develop an understanding of company accounts and why they’re so important to get right. Roles are available for entry level apprentices who are leaving school. You will be completing your Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Level 4 apprenticeship whilst working in our team and become a subject matter expert in company accounts. As part of this, you will attend college to study AAT level 4 with your peers. As well as formal and informal on-the-job training, you’ll have a supportive team around you to guide you through your career at Deloitte.

Why Audit & Assurance?

By joining us you’ll have the chance to work directly with major organisations, building both your technical and soft skills through our excellent training programme. Early on in your career you’ll be given responsibility for developing people and managing teams, supported by us every step of the way. We offer a world-class structured programme of learning and development complete with support from mentors and buddies. You’ll get the chance to work in an inclusive culture, where you’ll build a career that matters to you, make friends for life, and develop a broad professional network that will serve you well no matter where the future takes you.

“I learned very quickly that people are happy to teach you everything you need to know on the job."

Jodie
Audit

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Why it matters?

As the world changes, businesses must be ready to respond to the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. In Audit & Assurance we support businesses to operate as they should, building public confidence and trust. We believe our people are at their best when they connect their work to a greater cause. Audit & Assurance helps to drive effective financial and wider corporate reporting, which is critical for financial stability. We’re proud that so many companies depend on our opinion and that our work is helping to protect the public interest.

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Our continuing success means you’ll have the opportunity to work with the best businesses in every sector. From influential multinationals to innovative start-ups to the biggest household names in every area: financial services to manufacturing, real estate to pharmaceutical, media to energy.

An example of our work with a top global brewer. Part of the audit involves gaining an in-depth knowledge of processes, including product manufacture and verifying stock.

Which means we’re learning, and seeing first hand, how their beer makes it to bars and restaurants throughout the world.

Embedding a culture of innovation, to improve how we serve our clients and train our people, is a priority here. We’re innovating in many different ways.

As well as exploring big-ticket items, such as cognitive technologies, it’s vital for us to identify quick wins: those opportunities to improve basic processes via automation, gathering new ideas from our people ‘on the ground’.

All of this means you’ll be empowered to innovate from day one; you can change how thousands of us work. From a learning & development standpoint, our coaching framework also combines formal training with on-the-job learning, in a diverse environment.

You’ll have many opportunities to make an impact on wider society, as well as for your clients and your career. We work with some of the most influential multinationals, innovative start-ups and biggest household names across the globe.

In Audit & Assurance, you’ll be actively encouraged to get involved in our charity work with DePaul UK, and with supporting schools in underprivileged areas.

Through our Pro Bono Programme, you can also apply for funding for projects for a charity or social enterprise of your choice. By joining us you’ll have the chance to work with top clients in order to deliver impactful services.

 "My team has always encouraged me to ask for help when I need it, which is something I really appreciate."

Dipika, Audit & Assurance

What attracted you to a career in Audit & Assurance at Deloitte?

It has always been my dream to work for one of the Big Four, and Deloitte seemed like a very friendly place to be. A friend of mine recommended working here, and told me they had a really diverse, inclusive culture where you can shape your own career. I studied economics and finance at university, so Audit & Assurance seemed like a natural fit for me. It's much more creative than people think, and I really enjoy getting to work with such a wide range of clients.

In what ways does the firm support inclusion and diversity?

I became a mum at the same time as I graduated, which was a challenging experience as most people are more established in their careers before they become parents. Although I'm a young mother compared to others in the office, I have always been supported to manage my home and work duties alongside each other. My team has always encouraged me to ask for help when I need it, which I really appreciate. Deloitte employs people from many different backgrounds and cultures, recognising that we all have something unique to bring.

 

"We do have the option to work from home, but I much prefer being in the office because I find I learn better and there's more opportunities to socialise after work."

Harry, Audit & Assurance

How did you get your job at Deloitte?

I'm a Senior Associate in Audit & Assurance and I joined Deloitte straight from College. I didn't want to go to university and, during year 12, I had the opportunity to take part in the ASPIRE Accounting work experience week at Deloitte, which is designed to inspire students from different backgrounds. This gave the opportunity to meet future colleagues and begin building relationships. I applied for the BrightStart scheme in my final year of A-Levels and the key to interviews was being yourself. At Deloitte diversity is celebrated and we appreciate each other's differences.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about life at Deloitte?

I work in the Birmingham office. It's a great location as we're right in the beating heart of the city centre. We have the option to work from home, but I prefer being in the office because I find I learn better and there's more opportunities to socialise after work. There is a big drive at Deloitte to create a healthy work/life balance, which I think is really important. When we roll onto a new audit, we are actively encouraged to discuss our activities outside of work. For me that's playing rugby - I train twice a week!

 

"The people here seemed fun to work with, and there are regular social events and coffee clubs, as well as sports teams and wellbeing programmes."

Callum, Audit & Assurance

Why did you choose to join Deloitte?

I joined Deloitte in September 2016 via the Entry Level Apprenticeship scheme as an 18-year-old school leaver, I was one of a cohort of 11 and I'm still in regular contact with most of my year group to this day. The apprenticeship appealed to me because it gave me the opportunity to work for a Big Four firm whilst studying towards a qualification at the same time. It also enabled me to adapt to working life which softened the transition between school andwork.

How have you grown and developed?

Six years since joining Deloitte, I am now an Assistant Manager in the Large and Complex business unit, which sits in the Audit & Assurance service line. I am also a chartered accountant at the age of 24! This was all possible through the BrightStart Apprenticeship scheme, a four-year scheme that combines on the job training with study. I now manage audits and act as the first point of contact for the client. I'm also a coach to the new joiners and I'm responsible for organising social events for the South-West public sector team.

"I immediately felt valued. I love my job as no two days are the same. Every day is a learning opportunity here, and the support is amazing."

Ellie, Audit & Assurance

What made you choose an Apprenticeship at Deloitte?

Once I established University wasn't the route I wanted to take, I began researching the various apprenticeships available. I was initially drawn to Deloitte because of its strong reputation as a professional services firm, and after speaking to some current apprentices it was clear that the opportunities at Deloitte would be endless - so it was a very easy decision to apply.

I was also really attracted to the BrightStart scheme because it provided the opportunity to continue with my education (without the university debt), studying towards the Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) qualification whilst gaining invaluable on the job experience. It seemed like the perfect opportunity.

Any advice for people applying?

My main advice for applicants would be to just be yourself, be confident and ensure you portray your personality and hard-working attitude. Secondly, make sure you research the firm, the role, and Deloitte's values. That way you can ask relevant questions, demonstrate how you would fulfil the Deloitte values, and really engage with your interviewer. First impressions go a long way.

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