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Internal and external auditors check organisations' financial records and procedures to make sure they are accurate and efficient. Average salary (a year)
£23,000 Starter
to
£65,000 Experienced
Typical hours (a week)
37 to 39 a week
You could work
evenings away from home
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How to become
How to become an auditor
You can get into this job through: a university course
an apprenticeship
applying directly
training with a professional body
University
You could do an accountancy degree at university, then complete further training to become an auditor. Entry requirements
You'll usually need: 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths
3 A levels or equivalent
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Apprenticeship
You may be able to complete an apprenticeship to qualify as an internal auditor, while working with a company. Training includes: a higher apprenticeship as an internal audit practitioner
a level 7 apprenticeship as an internal audit professional
Entry requirements
You'll usually need: 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship
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Direct Application
You can join a company as a trainee auditor, or move into auditing by being seconded to an internal auditing team from another department. You'll usually need at least A level qualifications or equivalent, and you'll be expected to take further training as your career develops.