Audit Black Talent in Business Insight Programme 2025

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Audit Black Talent in Business Insight Programme 2025

Programme Overview:

PwC’s Audit Black Talent in Business Insight Programme is designed to introduce Black heritage students to career opportunities within the audit profession. This programme offers a deep dive into PwC’s audit services, giving participants the chance to understand how audit plays a key role in ensuring transparency, trust, and accountability in financial reporting for businesses across a range of industries.

Participants will gain hands-on experience working with PwC’s Audit and Centre of Excellence teams, exploring how PwC’s auditors help clients comply with regulations, manage risks, and improve their financial reporting processes. The programme not only provides technical knowledge of auditing but also fosters an understanding of how digital transformation, data analytics, and technology are reshaping the audit function.

The Black Talent in Business Insight Programme underscores PwC’s commitment to diversity and inclusion by providing participants with the tools, skills, and networks they need to succeed in a career in audit.

What You’ll Do:

During the programme, you’ll work with PwC’s Audit teams, gaining practical experience in the following areas:

• Audit execution: Learn how auditors provide independent assessments of financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Risk management: Understand how auditors identify and assess risks, helping businesses strengthen their financial systems and operations.
• Data and digital audit: Experience how PwC integrates cutting-edge technology into the audit process, including data analytics and automation, to enhance the quality and efficiency of audits.
• Centre of Excellence: Work with specialised teams focused on high-risk audits and complex financial reporting challenges, gaining insight into how PwC delivers value to clients facing significant financial and regulatory scrutiny.

Why Join the Programme:

• Hands-on experience: Participate in live projects, gaining real-world insight into how PwC auditors support businesses and deliver high-quality audit services.
• Digital skills development: Learn about PwC’s innovative use of technology in audits, from data analysis to automated audit procedures.
• Networking opportunities: Connect with PwC professionals, mentors, and peers, and build valuable relationships that will help guide your future career in audit.
• Insight into PwC’s culture: Understand PwC’s commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and learn about the opportunities available for Black talent in the audit profession.

By the end of the programme, you will have developed a strong understanding of PwC’s audit services and be equipped with the skills and experiences necessary to pursue a successful career in auditing.

Who Should Apply:

This programme is open to Black heritage university students interested in exploring careers in audit. Whether you’re studying accounting, finance, business, or data science, this programme will provide you with the insights and experience needed to pursue a career in auditing. PwC encourages applications from students who are eager to learn about financial reporting, risk management, and the use of data in business operations.

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Interest in financial reporting, audit, and risk management
• Ability to work well in teams and communicate effectively
• Enthusiasm for learning and adapting to new technologies and environments
• Commitment to PwC’s values of diversity and inclusion

Programme Duration:

This is a short-term insight programme, typically lasting one week, designed to provide participants with a comprehensive overview of PwC’s audit services and career opportunities in the field of auditing.

About PwC

We work to build trust, deliver sustained outcomes and help clients solve their most important problems by combining human ingenuity and understanding with the right technology. Join us in Actuarial, Audit, Business Solutions, Consulting, Deals, Legal, Operate, Risk, Tax or Technology.

Our global strategy, called The New Equation, brings our purpose to life by bringing our people together to strive for imaginative ways of solving our clients' most important challenges. We’re investing in the areas that matter most. Building out our capabilities in ESG and Net Zero, and combining the diverse experiences and skills of our people with innovative technology to build trust and deliver sustained outcomes.

Employing over 25,000 people across the UK, attracting, retaining and investing in the best people is critical. In some areas, this could mean working towards a professional qualification. In return we ask that joiners are eager to learn, with business awareness, intellectual and cultural curiosity and the ability to build strong relationships. We encourage our people to work together to drive impact and deliver quality to our clients.

Graduates and undergraduates can expect to be part of a stimulating environment working on challenging projects in a culture that embraces difference and empowers them to think differently. Uniqueness and innovation is valued at PwC which is why we have The Deal for all employees that ensures the experience of working here is right for everyone. Your hard work and accomplishments will be recognised and rewarded with a competitive salary and tailored, flexible benefits.

Join our human-led, tech-powered team. Be a part of The New Equation.

How to apply

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Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.