Vacancies: 5
Assurance Apprenticeship Programme – Northern Ireland
About the programme
Join our Level 7 Assurance Apprenticeship Programme and you’ll learn all about how advanced technologies integrate into the world of audit. Although Audit and Assurance has its roots in accountancy, that’s just the beginning of the story. Forget endless number crunching – you’ll also be working with EY clients, reviewing strategy, assessing risk, forecasting growth and more. You’ll see how our digital capabilities enable us to develop unique client solutions with the power to redefine business. You’ll collaborate with clients, colleagues, across business areas and beyond borders. Here, we’ll give you everything you need to build a career to be proud of.
What will you be doing?
- Getting to know our clients, their businesses and how they work
- Testing checks and balances to ensure they work how they’re supposed to
- Analysing the data that goes into a financial statement to make sure it is true and fair
- You’ll spend substantial periods of time with clients
Programme duration
4 years
Qualification/s you’ll gain
ICAEW
Are you eligible to apply?
We operate an open access policy, meaning we don’t screen out applications on your academic performance alone. You will, however, need a minimum of grade 4/C GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths, and to have completed three A-levels/Five Highers (or equivalent).
We welcome applications from all academic backgrounds and are looking for people who will succeed at EY today and tomorrow. That’s why, through our recruitment process, your academic performance will be considered against your online assessment scores to determine your suitability for an EY role. We’re also proud to partner with RARE recruitment, so that your application can be processed in the context of your socio-economic background.
EY recognises that it has clear obligations towards all its people and the community at large to ensure that partners, employees and job applicants are afforded equal opportunities to enter employment and progress within the firm. As an employer committed to establishing an inclusive environment free from unlawful discrimination, the firm promotes the fair treatment of staff members and job applicants regardless of their sex, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, ethnic or national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, age or pregnancy/maternity status.
Assurance Graduate Programme – Northern Ireland – September 2024 intake
About the programme
Push the boundaries of client solutions as you help them navigate the ever-changing audit environment. Pick up the skills you need to tackle international cross-industry challenges. And work with organisations big and small – from governments to start-ups – aiding in their financial success. This is where you can have a true client-facing, digital-first impact on the world of assurance while crafting a career that is both varied and structured.
What will you be doing?
- Getting to know our clients, their businesses and how they work
- Testing business controls to ensure they work how they’re supposed to
- Performing an independent assessment of financial information to ensure financial statements are true and fair
- Using hybrid working to spend time on client sites, in the office and at home
- You’ll have a dedicated careers counsellor throughout the programme to help you during busier seasons, development and learning
Programme duration
3.5 years
Qualification/s you’ll gain
Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI)
Are you eligible to apply?
You’ll need a minimum of Level 2/GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths, three A-levels, 5 Highers or equivalent, and an honours degree (in any subject) by the time the programme starts.
We operate an open access policy, meaning we don’t screen out applications on your academic performance alone. You will, however, need to be working towards an honour’s degree in any subject, have a minimum of grade 4/C GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths, and three A-levels/Five Highers (or equivalent).
We welcome applications from all academic backgrounds and are looking for people who will succeed at EY today and tomorrow. That’s why, through our recruitment process, your academic performance will be considered against your online assessment scores to determine your suitability for an EY role. We’re also proud to partner with RARE recruitment, so that your application can be processed in the context of your socio-economic background.
EY recognises that it has clear obligations towards all its people and the community at large to ensure that partners, employees and job applicants are afforded equal opportunities to enter employment and progress within the firm. As an employer committed to establishing an inclusive environment free from unlawful discrimination, the firm promotes the fair treatment of staff members and job applicants regardless of their sex, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, ethnic or national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, age or pregnancy/maternity status.
Career Starters
About the programme
Designed for school students in Year 13 (going into Year 14), you’ll discover more about an EY apprenticeship and the wealth of exciting career possibilities available to you. You’ll learn more about the work our apprentices do at EY from on-the-job case studies, business skills sessions and meeting EY apprentices and leaders.
Career Starters is a great way to understand whether our apprenticeship programme is right for you. We expect that most of the students taking part in Career Starters will secure a place one of our 2025 apprenticeship opportunities. If you’re one of them, not only will you get your career off to a brilliant start, but you’ll have already met members of your future team here at EY.
What will you be doing?
Get a taste of the real working world with our two-day in-person insight programmes, which will be held in our Belfast office.
- You’ll learn about EY’s approach to inclusivity, sustainability, and technology, whilst participating in interactive sessions to learn about the culture of EY.
- You’ll explore our different business areas and experience what it’s like to begin building a career with impact as an apprentice.
- You’ll take part in skills development workshops that will help you to prepare for a career at EY alongside personal and professional skills.
- You’ll gain knowledge of our apprenticeship opportunities at EY and speak to current apprentices on their career journeys, advice, and top tips.
When and where will it take place?
The Career Starters programme will be offered in-person in Belfast on Wednesday 21 August and Thursday 22 August 2024.
Are you eligible to apply?
If you’re exploring alternatives to university, this programme is for you. We ask that you have the following:
To apply, you must be a Year 13 student going into Year 14 and be on track to achieve three A- Levels, five Scottish Highers or equivalent. You’ll also need to have gained a minimum of Level2/GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths by the time the programme starts.
This programme takes place in our Belfast office.
We’re proud to be partnered with recruiter RARE, who help us assess your application alongside the context of your socio-economic background. This helps us consider your personal circumstances in a positive light so that we can give you the maximum possible credit for your achievements. Supplying this information is optional, will be treated with confidentiality and will not negatively impact your application.
Tax Apprenticeship Programme – Northern Ireland
About the programme
Tax supports our lives, communities, environment and society in more ways than you can imagine. Laws continue to change – and the way we manage tax must evolve to keep up. We help companies navigate these changes and challenges. And make sure they’re on the right track when it comes to paying the right amounts of tax.
As a member of our team, you’ll guide our clients. You’ll work with innovative tax technology to solve unique problems. You’ll make key business decisions. And you’ll collaborate across business areas and geographies to grow ours and our clients’ businesses whilst you progress towards becoming a tax advisor.
What will you be doing?
- Working across various specialist tax teams within UK & Ireland
- Working directly on tax reporting, technical research and data analysis alongside senior colleagues
- Building important relationships with clients
Programme duration
Four years
Qualification/s you’ll gain
ICAEW
Are you eligible to apply?
We operate an open access to all policy and we don’t screen out any applications only on your academic performance at GCSE or A-Level. However, you’ll need a minimum of Level 2/GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths and to have completed three A-levels, five Highers or equivalent by the time the programme starts. It is therefore important that you provide us with your top three obtained or accurately predicted A-Levels (or equivalent) as these will be verified and considered as part of the offer process should you be successful. Any drop in grades could jeopardise your offer of employment.
We welcome applications from all academic backgrounds and are looking for people who will succeed at EY today and tomorrow. That’s why, through our recruitment process, your academic performance will be considered against your online assessment scores to determine your suitability for an EY role. We’re also proud to partner with RARE recruitment, so that your application can be processed in the context of your socio-economic background.
EY recognises that it has clear obligations towards all its people and the community at large to ensure that partners, employees and job applicants are afforded equal opportunities to enter employment and progress within the firm. As an employer committed to establishing an inclusive environment free from unlawful discrimination, the firm promotes the fair treatment of staff members and job applicants regardless of their sex, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, ethnic or national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, age or pregnancy/maternity status.
Tax Graduate Programme – Northern Ireland
About the programme
Tax supports our lives, our communities, and our environment in more ways than you may have realised. At EY, our tax teams advise our clients – who are organisations and individuals – on both the simple and complex tax concepts and rules. We act as innovative partners to our clients, offering supportive tax technology. This means that our clients can make the most informed decisions for their operations and futures, manage their tax risk and pay the right amount of tax, all while meeting their societal obligations. It’s a big responsibility – but a challenge you’ll relish. Join one of our Tax graduate programmes and enjoy learning all about the world of tax while laying the foundations for a successful future.
What will you be doing?
- Working alongside and within various specialist tax teams within UK & Ireland
- Working directly on tax reporting, compliance and planning alongside senior colleagues
- Building important relationships with clients
Programme duration
3.5 years
Qualification/s you’ll gain
Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI)
Are you eligible to apply?
You’ll need a minimum of Level 2/GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths, three A-levels, five Highers or equivalent, and an honours degree (in any subject) by the time the programme starts.
We operate an open access policy, meaning we don’t screen out applications on your academic performance alone. You will, however, need to be working towards an honour’s degree in any subject, have a minimum of grade 4/C GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths, and three A-levels/Five Highers (or equivalent).
We welcome applications from all academic backgrounds and are looking for people who will succeed at EY today and tomorrow. That’s why, through our recruitment process, your academic performance will be considered against your online assessment scores to determine your suitability for an EY role. We’re also proud to partner with RARE recruitment, so that your application can be processed in the context of your socio-economic background.
EY recognises that it has clear obligations towards all its people and the community at large to ensure that partners, employees and job applicants are afforded equal opportunities to enter employment and progress within the firm. As an employer committed to establishing an inclusive environment free from unlawful discrimination, the firm promotes the fair treatment of staff members and job applicants regardless of their sex, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, ethnic or national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, age or pregnancy/maternity status.