Career Starters – Audit and Tax, and Women in Tech

Career Starters – Audit and Tax, and Women in Tech – April 2026

Are you ready to shape the future with confidence?

Will you shape the future or will the future shape you?

Start your career adventure with us and help shape your future with confidence.

The opportunity: your next adventure awaits

It’s okay to not know everything when it comes to your career, as it’s only just beginning. We’re here to support you. Our Career Starters insight experience enables you to supercharge your career and shape your future with confidence.

What you can expect:

Designed for school students in Year 12 (England and Wales)/S5 (Scotland), you’ll discover more about EY apprenticeships and the exciting career pathways available to you. Over two days, you’ll experience life at EY, take part in interactive activities, and meet the people who could be your future colleagues.

There are three programmes to choose from:

Career Starters – Women in Tech

This programme is designed for female students who are passionate about pursuing a career in technology. You’ll explore our Degree Apprenticeship in Digital and Technology, gain access to inspiring role models, and discover the possibilities of shaping the future through tech at EY.

Career Starters – Audit and Tax

This programme offers an insight into what a career in Audit and Tax looks like. You’ll explore our Business Apprenticeship opportunities, see how our apprentices contribute to building a better working world, and develop skills that will prepare you for a future in finance.

Career Starters – Audit and Tax – Women in Business

This programme offers an insight into what a career in Audit and Tax looks like. You’ll see how our apprentices contribute to building a better working world, hear from current women in Audit and Tax and develop skills that will prepare you for a future in finance.

What you will be doing

• Take part in on-the-job case studies, business skills sessions, and networking with current apprentices.
• Gain access to senior role models within EY.
• Attend workshops with business leaders.
• You could even be fast-tracked onto one of our 2025 apprenticeship opportunities.

What’s in it for you:

• Accelerate your technical capabilities and transformative leadership skills with future-focused courses and development programmes.
• Broaden your horizons by working on highly integrated teams across the globe and collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds — both professionally and culturally.
• Bring out the best in yourself with continuous investment in your personal well-being and career development.
• Develop your own personal purpose and help us create a positive ripple effect on our teams, our business, clients and society.

Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programmes, you’ll develop the skills you need to stay relevant today and, in the future – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.

Eligibility for VISA sponsorship has changed for applicants based on the Skilled Worker salary threshold, with some locations needing specific right to work requirements. You can find more information about each location and graduate role requirements on our website.

EY | Building a better working world

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.