Audit & Assurance - Industrial Placement - Reading

What does this team do?

Audit matters to everyone, even if you've never heard the word before. When a company shares its financial results, people need to know those numbers are accurate. That's where audit comes in. We check company financial reports independently, so the public, investors and businesses can trust what they're seeing. It's a job that protects people, and it genuinely makes a difference.

The landscape for audit reporting is changing fast, creating demand and evolving the services we provide. We’re increasingly using AI and other technologies to automate and standardise processes, as well as improve accuracy. Businesses are using AI technologies too and it’s changing how they operate. We need to audit their AI financial systems and processes too, which means the scope of the work we do is always growing. We’re shaping the future of audit, and there’s never been a more exciting time to join us!

What skills and academic qualifications do I need?

This programme is for university students who are doing well academically and want to test their skills in the real world.  You’ll be on track to achieve a predicted degree classification of 2:1 or above in any discipline. You must also be in the penultimate year of your course. We have identified 10 core skills that are essential to all of our roles in Early Careers.

What kind of work will I do?

For 12 months you’ll play a key part in our business – training and working alongside our first-year graduates. You’ll do real work from day one, using what you’ve learnt at university to help solve complex problems. You’ll help us push boundaries and learn skills that will set you up for an exciting career. 

Our Audit business has two core areas:

• Large & Complex Auditwhich includes listed companies (corporate and financial services) their subsidiaries in the UK and internationally, as well as other public interest companies such as banks, insurers, large private companies, and public sector organisations.  

• Portfolio Audit which spans a wide range of sectors including both emerging growth and large private corporates, real estate funds, pension schemes, financial services brokers and investment managers. Portfolio business offers the opportunity to work with privately-owned, dynamic, entrepreneurial and high growth businesses. 

The work we do is wide-ranging, and no two days are ever the same. Working alongside some of the most talented professionals in this specialism, you’ll learn to understand corporate language, and assess business processes, systems, controls and reports. This enables organisations across every sector to be transparent about what they do, build stronger systems of quality control, increase their capability to manage risk and, most crucially, increase public confidence. 

Where will I work?

At Deloitte we recognise how important face-to-face interaction is for your development in a new role. We also understand that our people need flexibility, which is why we operate a hybrid system, with a combination of office and home working. If you’re in a client-facing role, you might be expected to attend client sites on certain days, while your meetings will be a mix of online and in-person events. Please note your final assessment and induction will also be in-person, to give you the opportunity to network and build relationships. 

All our workspaces are accessible, however, if you require further flexibility due to a health condition or caring responsibilities, please discuss this with our team.

What’s in it for me?

You’ll join a world-class placement scheme at Deloitte, with excellent support to help you build your long-term career. You'll also get the chance to apply for a graduate role following the successful completion of your placement. This is underpinned by our shared sense of purpose:

• We challenge and we rise to the challenge:We’ll support you to achieve your potential through an outstanding training scheme, an internationally recognised professional qualification and ongoing investment in your development throughout your career.

• We include everyone:You’ll be part of an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued, learning is shared and you can build a strong professional network.

• We do the right thing:You’ll do work with purpose in a place where you can be yourself, grow professionally and personally, and make an impact that underpins the public interest and confidence in financial reporting.

How will I develop?

You’ll receive a comprehensive induction and training plan. And we’ll assign you a buddy, so you’ll always have a friendly face to turn to. There are regular check-ins with the wider team, who’ll support and encourage you every step of the way. 

Depending on your placement location, you may have the opportunity to complete some professional exams which will expand your knowledge in Accounting and Assurance. We will cover the cost of all mandated courses, permitted exam attempts and membership fees required for your Professional Qualification.  We will also provide a specified amount of paid study leave to undertake the exams required. 

We’ll make sure you get to work directly on projects where your work has a very real and meaningful impact. Being trusted with real responsibility will give you the opportunity to see what you’re capable of. Not only will this look great on your CV, but you’ll learn transferrable skills, knowledge, and expertise. 

If things go well, you might even be offered a position on our Graduate Programme. Offers are made based on the placement location, so we encourage you to think carefully about where you want to start your graduate career at Deloitte when applying. 

Additional support and benefits information

We’rea collaborative, inclusive firm and we want to help you to use your unique talents and perspectives in the workplace. From diversity networks to wellbeing and much more, we aim to support and reward you in the best way possible. Please use the links below to discover more about our processes, benefits, values and culture.