Public Sector Audit: Fast-Track Leader Graduate Programme

Grant Thornton (UK); City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading salary

£5,000 milestone bonus

Fully-funded professionalqualification

Partner sponsor from day one

International exposure

AI tools access

Client interaction

Structured learning

Cohort-based experiences

Job summary

Grant Thornton UK is recruiting for its celebrated graduate pathway in Edinburgh. You’ll earn £34,250 with a milestone £5,000 bonus and a fully funded professional qualification, supported by a Partner sponsor from day one.

Gain international exposure, AI-enabled tools, and real client experience that accelerates your leadership journey. You’ll work in Public Sector Audit, gaining hands-on experience on real data sets, building relationships and applying judgement as you learn.

Qualifications

• Commercial curiosity and genuine interest in clients' businesses.
• Digital mindset with data and digital tools curiosity.
• Adaptability and quick learning in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong problem-solving with good judgement and attention to detail.
• Collaborative communication with clients and colleagues.
• Proactive ownership of growth and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Audit a broad range of public sector clients from central government to NHS bodies.
• Build client relationships and develop technical expertise in audit and financial reporting.
• Work hands-on from day one with data, samples and evidence gathering.
• Apply professional judgement to policies and estimates.
• Analyze financial statements and assess internal controls and risk.

Skills

Commercial curiosity

Digital explorer mindset

Adaptability

Problem solving

Collaborative communication

Proactive career drive

Education

Professional qualification (ACA/ICAS/CFAB/ACCA/CIMA/DTS)

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Grant Thornton UK is recruiting for its celebrated graduate pathway in Edinburgh. You’ll earn £34,250 with a milestone £5,000 bonus and a fully funded professional qualification, supported by a Partner sponsor from day one.

Gain international exposure, AI-enabled tools, and real client experience that accelerates your leadership journey. You’ll work in Public Sector Audit, gaining hands-on experience on real data sets, building relationships and applying judgement as you learn.