Internal audit technician
Level 4 · HigherLegal, finance and accounting 1.5 yr typical
About this apprenticeship
What it involves
The Internal Audit Technician apprenticeship at Level 4 trains you to assist with and eventually lead internal audit assignments that review an organisation's controls and processes to ensure they are working effectively and managing risk. You will gather evidence, test controls, document findings, and help prepare audit reports for management. It supports the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (CIIA) qualification and leads to internal auditor and senior auditor roles.
On the job
What you’ll learn
Internal audit principles, methodology, and the IIA Code of Ethics
Risk assessment - identifying and prioritising organisational risks
Control testing techniques - sampling, inspection, and observation
Documenting audit evidence and maintaining working papers
Interviewing techniques for gathering audit information
Audit report writing - findings, risks, and recommendations
Data analysis tools and techniques for audit testing
On the job
What you’ll do day to day
Plan and prepare for internal audit assignments with senior auditors
Test controls by reviewing documents, records, and transactions
Interview process owners and collect evidence to support findings
Document working papers accurately and to required standards
Draft audit findings and recommendations for review
Follow up management actions from previous audit recommendations
Use data analysis tools to support testing and sample selection
The deal
How this apprenticeship works
You earn a wage from day one. You are a paid employee, not a student. There are no tuition fees - the training is funded by your employer and the government.
About 20% is “off-the-job” training. Roughly a day a week is spent learning away from your normal duties - at a college, training provider, or online - working towards a recognised qualification.
It ends with an end-point assessment (EPA). Near the end, an independent assessor checks you can do the job to the national standard - through tests, a project, a portfolio or an interview. Pass it and you are fully qualified.
How to get there
What you need to start
Level 4 (Higher) - roughly Foundation-degree level. Usually needs Level 3 (A-levels, a T-Level, or an Advanced apprenticeship) or relevant experience.
What’s next: Can lead to a Level 5/6 apprenticeship or a more senior role.
Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.
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