Audit Apprenticeship Programme - Northern Ireland - September 2027 intake

Shape trust and confidence in businesses that power economies, communities and society.

Programme overview

On the Audit Apprenticeship programme, you’ll shape the future with confidence by protecting business reputations and building trust in markets. Working in high-performing teams, you’ll use technology and data to deliver analysis, judgement and insights. As a Shaper of the future, you’ll develop your potential, make real impact, and work towards a globally recognised Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) qualification while supporting clients and wider society.

Core skills for success

• Analytical and systems thinking - using data, technology and professional judgement to interpret data and evidence, assess risk in financial statements and deliver insights others can rely on.


• Collaboration, communication and relationship builder - thrive in inclusive teams where every voice and perspective strengthens outcomes.


• Curiosity and motivation - using a risk mindset to ask better questions, understand businesses and spot issues that could impact risk, trust or reputation.


• Integrity and quality - acting with confidence and accountability to protect trust in business and society.


• Digital, data and AI fluency - use tools and automation to work smarter and focus on material risks.

What you will be doing

• Work on client engagements that help build trust and confidence in financial reporting.


• Carry out independent assessments of financial information to support true and fair reporting.


• Use data, technology and professional judgement to interpret evidence, assess risk in financial statements and deliver meaningful insights.


• Study towards a Professional Qualification, which requires attending in-person courses, self-study and sitting exams.


• Attend EY learning courses to continually learn new skills.


• Regularly meeting your support network including your Career Counsellor, and Apprenticeship Coach to track your performance and help you progress your career.


• Participate in a range of other activities that help you build your network and support the performance of our business.

Please note: If you are successful in securing an offer you will be required to remain in Northern Ireland for the entire duration of the programme. The offer cannot be transferred to any other EY location in the UK or Ireland.

Key programme facts

• Programme length
  Four years