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Working at EY UK

  • Company employees
    400000
  • Gender diversity (m:f)
    52:48

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Join our Audit Graduate Programme starting September 2027 in Southampton as a permanent graduate trainee. Shape trust and confidence in global businesses while studying towards a professional qualification over three years.

Requirements

  • No specific degree subject or minimum years of prior experience stated in the posting.
  • Must be willing to study towards the ICAEW or ICAS professional qualification.

Skills & Responsibilities

  • Analytical thinking: Use data, technology, and professional judgement to deliver strong insights and assess financial information.
  • Collaboration: Thrive in inclusive teams and work with clients across different sectors and locations.
  • Integrity: Act with confidence and accountability to protect trust in business and society.
  • Digital, data & AI fluency: Apply digital tools and analytics to improve audit efficiency and focus on higher-value work.
  • Potential transition routes: People from recent university graduate backgrounds or finance-related degrees may bring strong analytical skills alongside meeting the foundational requirements for the programme.

Job description

Shape trust and confidence in global businesses

Programme overview

On the Audit Graduate Programme, you’ll shape the future with confidence by helping protect the reputation of businesses and supporting trust in markets. You’ll work in high performing teams, using technology and data to focus on analysis, professional judgement and powerful insights. As a Shaper of the future, you’ll build your potential while making real impact for clients and society.

Along the way, you’ll study towards a globally recognised Chartered Accountancy qualification with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) or the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS).

Core skills for success

  • Analytical thinking – using data, technology and professional judgement to deliver strong insights others can rely on.

  • Collaboration – thrive in inclusive teams where every voice and perspective strengthens outcomes.

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

  • Digital, data & AI fluency – applying digital tools and analytics to improve efficiency and focus on higher‑value work.

  • Adaptability - responding to changing client needs as priorities and technology evolve.

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 deliver meaningful insights.

  • Collaborate with teams and clients across different sectors and locations.

  • Develop your skills through hands‑on experience, coaching and formal learning towards a professional qualification.

Key programme facts

  • Programme length
    Three years
  • Professional qualification
    ICAEW or ICAS
  • Salary
    Competitive
  • Start date
    September 2027
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EY UK

Audit Graduate Programme - September 2027 intake

Southampton
Competitive

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