Delivering trust and confidence to financial markets and global businesses.
Programme overview
The role of an auditor is continually evolving, and as Shapers of the future we are at the forefront of change. While our purpose to bring trust and confidence to society and financial markets remains unchanged, technology, including AI, is embedded in how we deliver audits. On the Audit Industrial Placement, you’ll be conducting deeper analysis, providing stronger judgement and more meaningful insights for EY teams and clients.
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.
- Curiosity and motivation — developing your potential by continuously building new technical and digital skills.
- Adaptability — shifting approach as priorities and technology evolve.
What you will be doing
- Work on client engagements that help build trust and confidence in financial 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 and coaching.
Eligibility for applying
If you’re in your penultimate year at university and your course includes a placement year, this programme is for you.
You will need to be working towards an honours degree in any subject, have a minimum of grade 4/C GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths, or in your home language if you do not hold English Language GCSE, and three A-levels/Five Highers (or equivalent) to be eligible to apply.
While we welcome applications from candidates of all academic backgrounds, we are looking to recruit individuals who will succeed at EY in the role and future qualifications. We have completed several studies on academic attainment at A level (or equivalents), candidate performance in the online assessments in the EY recruitment process, and how that predicts future performance at EY.
Throughout the recruitment process, we therefore assess your suitability for the EY role you have applied to by considering your scores in the online assessments and your academic attainment at A level or equivalent. This approach is designed to ensure our joiners are successful in role and, where relevant, in the achievement of their professional qualifications. It is important to EY, and we have a duty of care which we take very seriously, to ensure our joiners are set up for long-term success.
We are also proud to partner with RARE recruitment, so that your application can be processed in the context of your socio-economic background. This allows us to give you the maximum credit for your achievements, assessing whether you have overachieved in light of your personal circumstances.