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 4 Internal 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.