Graduate - IT Audit and Cyber Assurance Analyst

In a nutshell

Kick-start your career in IT and cyber assurance with hands‑on experience from day one. You’ll learn on the job, supported by ongoing professional development and the opportunity to complete industry‑recognised training, such as the ISACA Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification. With independent recognition as a Great Place to Work, this is an exceptional environment to launch and grow a career in a rapidly evolving profession.

You’ll become a valued member of our IT & Cyber Assurance team, helping clients strengthen their technology controls and build confidence in their systems and security. You’ll gain hands‑on experience across cyber assurance and, IT assurance supporting financial audits, building technical capability while developing trusted client relationships.

Day to day you will:

• Support the delivery of IT assurance work from planning through to reporting
• Learn how IT systems underpin key financial processes and how to assess the controls that protect them
• Contribute to cybersecurity maturity assessments with our cyber technicians
• Assist with cyber risk assessments, controls testing and remediation tracking
• Communicate regularly with your team and senior colleagues on project progress
• Ensure work is delivered to a high standard and within agreed timelines
• Develop your consulting skills through client interaction and problem‑solving

You’ll enjoy this job if you like:

• Technology and problem‑solving
• Investigating how systems and processes work
• Working with data and being analytical
• Talking to people and building positive relationships
• Growing expertise and learning continuously
• Being a supportive and collaborative team member

We know that strong personal development is key to becoming a trusted IT and cyber assurance professional. Alongside your technical training and qualification, you’ll receive:

• A buddy assigned before you join
• Ongoing coaching from your line manager
• Structured development to grow your skills, confidence and career pathway

We’ll help you shape a future in technology risk that suits your strengths and ambitions.

Bright, motivated graduates who want to build a meaningful career in IT and cyber assurance.

Entry requirements:

• On track for, or have achieved, a 2.2 degree or above in any discipline
• Minimum of 112 UCAS points (from three A Levels or equivalent, excluding general studies and EPQ)
• GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 (C) or above
• Available to start March/April 2026

Click APPLY NOW to submit your application We recommend applying early, as the window may close if we receive a high number of applications. Please note you can only apply for one role per recruitment cycle.

We’re committed to creating an inclusive and positive experience for all candidates. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, whether related to a disability, neurodiversity, or any other need, please let us know, and we ’ll do our best to support you.

As the largest firm of independent chartered accountants and business advisers in South West England, PKF Francis Clarkoffersa breadth of opportunities to develop your career inthewaythat’sright foryou.

Established in 1919,we’vegrown toa team ofnearly 1,000people, based across our offices in Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, Poole, Salisbury, Southampton, Taunton,Torquayand Truro.

Thismeanswe’rebig enoughtodochallengingworkfor exciting clients,but small enough tomaintainourfriendly and supportive culture.

We work hard to ensure you canbelong,be yourself and be brilliant aspartof a forward-thinking team.

This includes a flexible approach to hybrid working. Andour focus on wellbeing and learning and development has been recognised nationally.

For the past three years, PKF Francis Clark has been certified as a Great Place to Workand ranked amongthe UK’s Best  2025, we climbed four places to 20 out of 100large organisations on this prestigious list.

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