Public Sector Audit: Fast-Track Trainee to Leader

Grant Thornton UK; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Grant Thornton UK in Leeds is looking for a Trainee Auditor to join our Public Sector team, auditing bodies from central government to NHS and local authorities. You’ll gain hands-on experience from day one and work on real data sets to test controls and estimates.

You’ll receive structured learning and mentoring, with exposure to senior leadership, to accelerate your career in public sector audit.

Qualifications

• Commercial curiosity - genuine interest in clients' businesses and spotting opportunities to add value from the start.
• Digital explorer's mindset - curiosity for digital tools and data to find smarter solutions.
• Adaptability - embraces change, asks good questions, learns quickly.
• Strong problem-solving skills - critical thinking, sound judgement and attention to detail from day one.
• Collaborative communication - listens well and builds trust with clients and colleagues.
• Proactive approach to your career - takes ownership of growth and seeks opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Work with a variety of public sector clients from central government to NHS bodies and local authorities, building relationships and developing audit and financial reporting expertise.
• Get hands-on from day one, working with real data sets, sampling, gathering evidence and testing impact on the business.
• Apply professional judgement to assess policies and estimates adopted by clients.
• Analyse financial statements and review internal controls, learning how organisations manage money, risk and operations.

Job description

Grant Thornton UK in Leeds is looking for a Trainee Auditor to join our Public Sector team, auditing bodies from central government to NHS and local authorities. You’ll gain hands-on experience from day one and work on real data sets to test controls and estimates.

You’ll receive structured learning and mentoring, with exposure to senior leadership, to accelerate your career in public sector audit.