Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 4 is the most recognised.
Typical pay: £28,000 to £70,000Level 4 most recognisedOpen entry
Pay range: National Careers Service.
Your route in
You can start without qualifications - direct entry/volunteering; a qualification improves your chances
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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 4)
Any of these strengthens your application.
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Where this can take you
As an experienced external auditor, you could move into management and then become a partner or finance director. You could also set up your own accountancy practice. As an experienced internal auditor, you could manage an auditing team. You could also work towards Chartered Internal Auditor status, or become a self-employed consultant.