What does this team do? Audit has a really important role in society, helping to protect the public interest. Accurate financial and corporate reporting is essential for businesses. It means that we are able to hold companies to account, maintain financial stability in the country and protect the consumers who rely on those businesses.Our team provides independent auditor reports, looking at both the truth and fairness of organisationsannual financial statements.We want everyone who joins us to feel goodfabout their role, and, as afhigh-profilefaudit business, itimportant for us to achieve afconsistent and widely recognised standard of excellence in the quality of our audit work.The landscape for audit reporting is changing fast and our work continues to evolve. More and more,fwefusing AI and other cognitive technologies to automate and standardise processes to drive accuracy and efficiencies, so focus can go on delivering a great product for our businesses.This is a role that enables you to enjoy real responsibility early in your career.What skills and academic qualifications do I need? This scheme is for university students who are doing well academically and want to test their skills in the real world.You must be in the penultimate year of your course, or going onto a Masterand you need to be on track to achieve a predicted degree classification of 2:1 or above in any discipline.If youfascinated by business and canwait to get stuck into complex projects that make a difference, youfit right in.What kind of work will I do? This four-week placement puts you at the heart of our business, surrounded by experts who can help you flourish. Youfdo real workffrom day one, using what youlearnt at university to help solve complex problems.Our Audit business has two core areas. Let us know your preference:Large & Complex Auditfwhich 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 Auditfacross many sectors including 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.fWorking alongside some of the most talented professionals in this specialism, youlearn 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.Whatfor me?You will be joining a world-class Summer Vacation Scheme at Deloitte. Whilst being paid a competitive salary, youget a real feel for who we are and if wethe right fit for your future. You may get the opportunity to complete the programme with a Graduate job offer for September 2026. (This will depend on performance and availability and would be for the same office and business area as your summer vacation scheme, so please apply in line with preferences). All of which is driven by our shared sense of purpose:We challenge and we rise to the challenge:want our people to achieve their potential and are committed to making that happen. offer you an outstanding training scheme, the opportunity to obtain an internationally renowned professional qualification and ongoing investment in your development.We include everyone:are a diverse group of people of the highest calibre and our inclusive culture means everyonevoice is heard. Youlearn from them every day, work in a friendly and supportive team environment, make friends for life, and develop a broad professional network that will serve you well, no matter where your career takes you.We do the right thing:believe our people are at their best when they connect their work to a greater cause. Deloitte, youfind a place where you can be your true self, thrive professionally and personally, and make a shared impact that reaches further and means more.How will I develop?Hands-on experience is invaluable. Thatwhy our summer placements are such a great way to explore potential career options and discover what suits you best.Youreceive a comprehensive induction and training plan and weassign you a buddy, so youalways have a friendly face to turn to. There are regular check-ins with the wider team, whosupport and encourage you every step of the way.Being trusted with real responsibility will give you the opportunity to see what youcapable of. Not only will this look great on your CV, but youlearn 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 your placement location, so we encourage you to think carefully about where you want to start your graduate career at Deloitte when applying.Not everyone gets an offer straight away, so donworry if you donYou can always apply in the future and whatever happens, your Summer Vacation Scheme will be a great foundation for your future career.A virtual workspaceOur Southampton office is a virtual office, but we have access to a variety of collaboration spaces in the Southampton area for you to work face to face with each other. In our virtual community, we foster a unique and vibrant office culture that's designed to inspire and support our applicants. We prioritise connection and collaboration. Here, you'll find an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, ideas are valued, and innovation thrives.Flexibility is at the heart of our culture, allowing applicants to balance work, learning, and personal life effectively. We understand the importance of work-life harmony, and we empower our community members to manage their schedules alongside meeting the needs of our local engagements.Our commitment to youWe work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. Wenurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure wetake your wellbeing seriously, too. Because itonly when youcomfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.Your expertise is our capability, so wemake sure it never stops growing. Whether itfrom the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, youlearn every day. Through world-class development, yougain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, youlearn how to lead.Additional InformationApplication deadlines:The closing deadline for this role is 9:30am Monday 30th September 2024 but we recommend getting your application in as soon as possible. Please note, some of our roles may close before the deadline if we experience high demand.Assessment deadlines:Once youapplied to this role, youreceive an email from our recruitment team outlining next steps and the relevant deadlines for you to complete the following stages of our process.We operate a strict one application per year policy across our Early Careers opportunities. We recommend only submitting an application for a role that you feel is right for you.Visa Sponsorship:Please note that this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship and therefore weunable to progress applications from candidates who require skilled worker sponsorship.