Public Sector Audit: Fast-Track Leadership Programme

CFA Institute; West of England; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £34,250

Milestone bonus £5,000

Fully funded professionalqualification

Named Partner sponsor

International exposure

AI tools access

Job summary

CFA Institute in the United Kingdom offers a graduate pathway into Public Sector Audit, combining real client exposure with a funded professional qualification. You’ll work on diverse public sector accounts, apply judgement, and develop technical expertise from day one.

You’ll be supported by senior leaders, with opportunities for international exposure and a fast-tracked career as you progress through the purple path. A market-leading start, with strong training and growth potential.

Qualifications

• Commercial curiosity about clients' businesses and value opportunities
• Curiosity for digital tools and data to find smarter solutions
• Adaptability, quick learning when faced with new tasks
• Strong problem-solving with judgement and attention to detail
• Collaborative communication with clients and colleagues
• Proactive approach to growing and seizing opportunities

Responsibilities

• Work with a variety of public sector clients from central government to NHS bodies
• Gain hands-on experience with real data sets and testing to assess impacts
• Apply professional judgement to accounting policies and estimates
• Analyse financial statements and internal controls to understand money, risk and operations
• Study for a professional qualification (ACA/ICAS/CFAB/ACCA/CIMA/DTS) to prepare for future success

Skills

Commercial curiosity

Digital explorer's mindset

Adaptability

Strong problem-solving skills

Collaborative communication

Proactive career development

Education

ACA/ICAS/CFAB/ACCA/CIMA/DTS

Job description

CFA Institute in the United Kingdom offers a graduate pathway into Public Sector Audit, combining real client exposure with a funded professional qualification. You’ll work on diverse public sector accounts, apply judgement, and develop technical expertise from day one.

You’ll be supported by senior leaders, with opportunities for international exposure and a fast-tracked career as you progress through the purple path. A market-leading start, with strong training and growth potential.