Graduate Trainee Programme 2027

Bidvane; Wales; Hybride; GBP 26 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Fully funded ACA programme

Mentoring, coaching and professional

35-hour working week

33 days' annual leave plus bank andhol

Flexible working options alongside off

Civil Service Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Shopping discounts

Résumé du poste

Audit Wales is inviting graduates to join a fully funded four-year trainee programme leading to the ACA chartered accountancy qualification. Trainees audit public bodies across Wales and will take on more complex work as they progress, including value-for-money reviews and a six-month secondment with another publicly funded body.

No accountancy degree or prior experience is required, but applicants must achieve 120 UCAS points, a 2:1 or above degree (or 2:2 with postgraduate study), and be based

Qualifications

• 120 UCAS points from three full A levels or equivalent.
• Degree at 2:1 or above, or a 2:2 with a postgraduate qualification.
• Five GCSEs at grades A*–C including Maths at grade B and English at grade C, or equivalent.

Responsabilités

• Audit the accounts of public bodies across Wales, building practical experience.
• Carry out value-for-money work on how public money is spent and what it achieves.
• Study towards the ACA chartered accountancy qualification.
• Take on increasingly varied and complex audit work with support from experienced colleagues.
• Complete a six-month secondment with another publicly funded body.
• Work towards an ILM Level 3 Award in leadership and management.
• Work from the relevant office for at least two days each week.

Connaissances

Curious

Analytical

Organised

Adaptable

Willing to learn

Collaborative

Professional

Formation

UCAS points 120

Degree 2:1 or above (or 2:2 + postgraduate)

Five GCSEs A*-C including Maths (B) and English (C)

Description du poste

Audit Wales is recruiting graduates to a fully funded four-year trainee programme that leads to the ACA chartered accountancy qualification, with audit work done alongside study. Trainees audit the accounts of public bodies across Wales and take on more complex work as they progress, including value-for-money reviews and a six-month secondment with another publicly funded body. No accountancy degree or prior experience is needed, but a 2:1 or above, or a 2:2 with postgraduate study, is required, and trainees must work from the office at least two days each week. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Audit the accounts of public bodies across Wales, building practical experience
• Carry out value-for-money work on how public money is spent and what it achieves
• Study towards the ACA chartered accountancy qualification
• Take on increasingly varied and complex audit work with support from experienced colleagues
• Complete a six-month secondment with another publicly funded body
• Work towards an ILM Level 3 Award in leadership and management
• Work from the relevant office for at least two days each week

What’s required

Qualifications

• 120 UCAS points from three full A levels or equivalent
• Degree at 2:1 or above, or a 2:2 with a postgraduate qualification
• Five GCSEs at grades A*–C including Maths at grade B and English at grade C, or equivalent

Skills & knowledge

• Curious and analytical
• Organised and adaptable
• Willing to learn
• Works collaboratively and professionally

What’s offered

• Fully funded ACA programme
• Mentoring, coaching and professional development
• 35-hour working week
• 33 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options alongside office attendance requirements
• Civil Service Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Shopping discounts