Are you a school or college leaver ready to kick‑start your career?

Looking to grow your skills in a supportive, innovative company?

Start Date: 7th October 2026

Length: 24 Months

Salary: £20,000 per annum

Locations: Manchester, Marlow

Qualification: Level 4Internal Audit Technician
Application Deadline: 30th April 2026

Join our Apprenticeship Scheme

A Softcat Apprenticeship is a great first step for ambitious school and college leavers ready to start their career. You'll earn while you learn, gaining a recognised qualification alongside hands‑on experience in a supportive, structured environment. Our award‑winning programme builds the skills and confidence you need to succeed, with 80% of your time spent on the job and 20% dedicated to off‑the‑job training, supported by one of our trusted training providers. Want to hear more from our apprentices? Read their stories here: Softcat Student Success Stories | Higherin

Internal Audit Apprenticeship

If you're naturally curious, enjoy analysing information, and want to understand how businesses work from the inside out, our Internal Audit team could be the ideal place to start. Internal Audit plays a critical role in helping Softcat operate safely, efficiently and ethically, working closely with stakeholders across the business to review processes, assess risk and support continuous improvement. You'll learn how to understand business processes, assess potential risks, analyse data and support the delivery of high‑quality audit work.

As an Internal Audit Apprentice, your key responsibilities will be:

Assist in planning and conducting internal audits across different departments
Review business processes to identify risks, ensure compliance and recommend improvements
Gather and analyse data to support audit findings
Document audit results clearly and accurately
Build strong working relationships with colleagues across the organisation
Contribute to the development of action plans and follow‑up activities
Support the Internal Audit team with day‑to‑day coordination and reporting
Develop a deep understanding of how Softcat operates

We'd love you to have

Curious, analytical and eager to understand how things work
Strong attention to detail and comfortable working with data
Good communication skills, both written and verbal
Able to work independently as well as part of a team
Organised, proactive and confident asking questions
Willing to learn new tools, processes and frameworks

Entry Requirements

A minimum of 5 GCSE's including English & Maths (Level 4/Grade C and above), A levels, Level 3 Qualification or relevant experience
A-Level or Level 3 qualification in a related subject
No previous qualifications (awarded) in any degree/masters/level 4 and above in any discipline
A current and valid document which proves Right to work in the UK

Work in a way that works for you

We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

Hybrid working – 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home
Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day
Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs

How does our apprenticeship recruitment process work?

Our process consists of four stages, Application > One-Way Video Interview > Virtual Assessment Centre > Final Stage Panel Interview

Join us

To become part of the success story, please apply now

Here at Softcat, we don't prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. That being said, as a culture-driven organisation, we believe that the genuine essence of each person is what truly matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authentically you as possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self.

Softcat is an inclusive company where you can enjoy the career you want, without changing the person you are. We're welcoming to all and passionate about promoting greater diversity in the tech sector.

Level 4 Internal Audit Apprenticeship (Oct 2026)