Accounting firm recruits “record numbers” of graduates to Newcastle office

EY has recruited 55 students, including 12 graduates and a further 43 apprentices to its Newcastle office.

EY has welcomed a record 1,473 students into its UK business this year, up 35 per cent compared to 2021, as the firm continues to invest in young talent to support its future growth.

This year’s student cohort included 1,269 graduates and 204 apprentices. Almost 40 per cent will be based in EY’s regional offices, with Newcastle, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Reading all seeing large intakes as the firm continues to strengthen its regional presence.

Additionally, EY provided work experience, summer internship and industrial placements to over 470 young people nationally. These programmes are designed to provide insights into EY, learning experiences and networking opportunities.

Hywel Ball, EY’s UK chair, commented: “These are record numbers for EY as we continue to invest in young talent to support our growth across the UK.

“We’re continuing to see strong levels of client demand and continued investment across the firm, which is why we’ve increased our student intake year on year, over the last three years, and hired more than 3,600 students.

“This is an important talent pool for EY that we want to nurture and support as they begin their careers. It’s also why for a third year running, we honoured all conditional offers we made prior to A-Level and Highers results in recognition that many students had their studies disrupted during the course of the pandemic.

“Over the coming months, our new students will spend time getting to know their colleagues across EY, begin their training and start working with clients.”

Michael Scoular, EY’s managing partner for the North East, added: “We are absolutely thrilled to be able to welcome more than 50 talented graduates and apprentices to one of the firm’s biggest UK offices here in Newcastle.

“We are exceptionally proud to represent a wide range of public and private sector clients including global banks, car manufacturers and local startups.

“We pride ourselves on providing leading tax services, business advice and guidance to help our clients solve their most complex challenges. We look forward to seeing our new recruits build enriching careers with exciting growth opportunities in an inclusive and friendly office.”

By Matthew Neville – Correspondent, Bdaily

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