Graduate Management Trainee

Enterprise Mobility; Torquay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government audit agency is seeking Trainee Auditors to join their Graduate Trainee Scheme in Torquay, providing financial support towards becoming a qualified Chartered Accountant. Candidates will undertake audit assignments and be involved in drafting reports and engaging with stakeholders. This role requires an honours degree or equivalent, and a passion for public service. Suitable candidates must demonstrate rights to live and work in the UK for the duration of the training, which is typically 54 months.

Benefits

Financial support for qualification

Inclusive and accessible recruitment

Qualifications

• Hold or be on track to achieve an honours degree or equivalent.
• Minimum GCSE Grade 4/C in both Maths and English.
• Must be a UK resident or have appropriate legal status to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Undertake audit assignments in accordance with professional standards.
• Contribute to the drafting of clear and concise audit reports.
• Identify and develop relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Education

Honours degree or equivalent

Job description

Audit Scotland supports the Auditor General for Scotland and the Accounts Commission to provide independent, objective assurance on how public money is being managed.

What is the Role

Audit Scotland's Graduate Trainee Scheme provides financial support to become a qualified Chartered Accountant with ICAS. You will obtain a prestigious qualification while auditing public bodies in Scotland, planning and delivering audit work, and contributing to audit reports and other outputs.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a programme of training with a view to becoming a professionally qualified accountant.
• Undertake audit assignments in accordance with professional standards and the Code of Audit Practice.
• Contribute to the development of appropriate audit approaches, audit tools and techniques.
• Contribute to the drafting of accurate, clear, and concise audit reports.
• Identify and develop relationships with key stakeholders and public bodies to add credibility and value to the reputation of Audit Scotland.

Stages of Selection

Stage 2 – Successful applicants will be invited to complete an online simulation assessment, a written analysis exercise.

Stage 3 – Successful candidates will be invited to a final interview. The interview will be competency‑based and will assess the competencies required for the role.

Disability Inclusion

Audit Scotland is a Disability Confident employer and is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment, supporting everyone to perform at their best.

Sponsorship & Work Eligibility

• Audit Scotland cannot provide sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa category as the Home Office eligibility criteria will not be met.
• Applicants must demonstrate the right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the Trainee Auditor employment and training (typically 54 months).
• Suitable status includes a visa granting permission to work independently (e.g., a dependent or ancestry visa or settled status).

Qualifications & Requirements

• Hold or be on track to achieve an honours degree or equivalent in any subject.
• Minimum National 5 Grade C or GCSE Grade 4/C (or equivalent) in both Maths and English.
• Must be a UK resident or have appropriate legal status to work in the UK.
• No specific accountancy degree required; past trainees come from varied backgrounds.