Audit Apprentice Review
at Lloyds Banking Group
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Audit
Edinburgh
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4.6 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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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:
5/5
I support the delivery of internal audits across different business and risk areas. My role involves working as part of audit teams to help assess whether key risks are being appropriately managed and controlled, in line with Lloyds Banking Group’s risk appetite and regulatory expectations. The apprenticeship model allows me to rotate across different audit portfolios, giving me broad exposure to the organisation while developing practical audit and risk skills. For my level 4 apprenticeship, I combined on-the-job audit experience with formal professional study delivered through the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and Kaplan.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoy the apprenticeship as it gives me meaningful, hands-on experience alongside structured learning, allowing me to apply theory directly to real audit work. The rotations have helped me build a broad understanding of the business while developing strong technical and professional skills. Balancing apprenticeship studies alongisde my day-to-day job can be challenging, but the work experiance has been invaluable.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have strengthened my analytical and critical‑thinking skills by testing controls, reviewing evidence and applying professional scepticism. I have also improved my communication and stakeholder‑engagement skills through participating in walkthroughs, meetings and clearly documenting audit work. In addition, I have built strong organisational and time‑management skills by balancing day‑to‑day audit delivery with formal apprenticeship study, while continuing to develop my understanding of risk, controls and internal audit methodology.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
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
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Lloyds Banking Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's a very supportive orgainisation that values the professional development of school-leavers.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Lloyds Banking Group?
Be yourself and demonstrate the skills you can bring to the organisation.
