Future Female Accounting Apprentice of the Year - CLOSED

Are you the

Future Female Accounting Apprentice of the Year - CLOSED

?

We’re searching schools, colleges, and sixth forms across the UK to find the next Future Female Accounting Apprentice of the Year.

In partnership with EY, this award seeks to identify aspiring female accountants who have a passion for numbers, a curiosity for business, and a desire to make a positive impact on the world of finance.

To enter, you must:

  • Be in year 12 (or equivalent)
  • Have a minimum of a GCSE Grade 4 in Maths & English Language
  • On track to complete 3 A-Levels (or equivalent)
PRIZES

What could you win?

You could win a personal experience hosted by our Audit or Tax teams at one of our EY offices. There, you’ll learn what it’s like to work at a global professional services firm. Finalists will also be considered for a place on EY's 2027 apprentice programme!

about you

What makes an Award winner?

An award winner is someone who is naturally curious and eager to learn about the world of finance and business, bringing enthusiasm and a positive attitude to everything they do. They show emerging analytical skills alongside strong values such as integrity, teamwork, and motivation, reflecting EY’s core strengths in action. Driven by a desire to help build a better working world, they contribute to a more inclusive and dynamic workplace. Their achievements in school or college - whether academic or through extracurricular activities and projects - demonstrate initiative, commitment, and a genuine willingness to keep learning and growing.

about our partner

Whether you’re looking for work experience, studying towards an undergraduate degree, getting ready to graduate, or considering an alternative to university after you leave school, we have the early careers opportunity for you.

Get to know us

We’re a professional services organisation that helps global companies make better decisions about business, finance, sustainability and technology. We’re a group of over 400,000 talented people spanning the globe in more than 150 countries. Our spectrum of services offered to clients - Assurance, Consulting, EY-Parthenon and Tax - transform how businesses work by providing innovative solutions and future-forward ideas.

Get to know yourself through a programme at EY

It’s okay to not know everything when it comes to your career, as it’s only just beginning. We’re here to support you. When you join us, you’ll make an impact from the get-go. It doesn’t matter if you join us for a two-day workshop or three-year programme - we have opportunities to match your passion and strengths and we’ll equip you with the tools, networks and experiences you’ll need to shape your future with confidence.  

Are you ready to embark on your career adventure with EY? Explore our range of early career programmes and discover the possibilities that await you here. Join us in shaping your future with confidence.

going all the way

How do I win?

1. Register your details
2. Submit your application by
January 7, 2026
Applications for this award are now closed - students who have entered will be contacted by the 19th January with next steps.
3. Assessment
If you pass the initial application and screening stage, your application will be reviewed by EY. Once screened by EY, you will be invited to sit an online assessment.
4. Grand Final
The final shortlist of 10 students will be invited to the awards ceremony on the 27th February 2026, where the award winners will be announced. All finalists will be invited to bring along a parent or carer to celebrate the big occasion.