Digital Financial Audit Apprentice Review
at National Audit Office
Degree Apprenticeship
Audit, Information Technology
Newcastle upon Tyne
Review Submitted: March 2026
Overall Rating
4.1 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Assist NAO IT Audit team in the audit of IT systems of clients. This involves gathering audit evidence and compiling it for an audit file.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Don't always meld perfectly with the work, but I have a very supportive and kind team, and a network of other apprentices available whenever I need help.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have boosted my public speaking/communication skills, as well as analytical skills and knowledge of specific systems such as Entity Resource Planners.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
As the first year of the program, there were some expected teething issues - as time has progressed, the intake below has significantly more support available.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My team are incredibly helpful, and the other apprentices and I are invited to monthly catchups with the scheme leaders to hear our feedback.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
In depth support received from training provider.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Relevant to the role, and as it progresses will allow me to explore different paths in the business to find where I perform best
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Many networks, social groups and events available to all.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend National Audit Office to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Friendly staff, rewarding work, not an intimidating hierarchy - everyone talks to each other kindly.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to National Audit Office?
Do your research on what we do as a company, and any recent pieces of work we've done
