Public Sector Audit: Fast-Track Leadership Programme

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

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance and income protection

Private medical cover

Pension

Discount shopping gateway

Bike4Work

Financial advice

Job summary

Grant Thornton UK is recruiting graduates into its purple path programme. You’ll start with a market-leading salary of £34,250 plus a milestone £5,000 bonus to support your first professional qualification.

The scheme is fully funded, with paid study leave and expert tuition, and you’ll be paired with a Partner sponsor from day one. You’ll gain international exposure and early access to AI tools while working on meaningful public sector audits, from NHS to local authorities, building a global

Qualifications

• Commercial curiosity about clients' businesses and spotting value from the start.
• Digital mindset and curiosity for data and tools to find smarter solutions.
• Adaptability and quick learning in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong problem-solving with judgment and attention to detail.
• Collaborative communication with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support public sector audits across central government, local authorities, NHS bodies.
• Build client relationships and develop technical expertise in audit and financial reporting.
• Work with real data, select samples, gather evidence, and test impact of errors.
• Apply professional judgement to assess client policies and estimates.
• Analyze financial statements and review internal controls to understand money, risk, and operations.

Skills

Commercial curiosity

Digital explorer mindset

Adaptability

Problem solving

Collaborative communication

Proactive growth

Education

ACA/ICAS/CFAB/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Grant Thornton UK is recruiting graduates into its purple path programme. You’ll start with a market-leading salary of £34,250 plus a milestone £5,000 bonus to support your first professional qualification.

The scheme is fully funded, with paid study leave and expert tuition, and you’ll be paired with a Partner sponsor from day one. You’ll gain international exposure and early access to AI tools while working on meaningful public sector audits, from NHS to local authorities, building a global