Public Sector Audit Graduate: Data, Tech & Impact

Cooper & Hall Limited; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ACA study funding

Structured training

Mentor support

Study leave

Job summary

Forvis Mazars in the UK invites graduates to join our Public Sector Audit team. You’ll gain hands-on experience across central government, local authorities, police, NHS, and other organisations while pursuing a professional ACA qualification.

You'll learn with experienced colleagues, test financial data with advanced audit technology, and develop analytical, communication and client-facing skills from day one, with structured training and mentorship throughout the programme.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English Language at Grade 4/C or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support audit engagements by testing financial information and reviewing evidence to help ensure financial statements are accurate and compliant.
• Analyse financial data to understand how businesses operate, identify risks and highlight key findings.
• Use audit technology, AI-powered tools and data analytics to interpret large volumes of data, identify trends, enhance insights and improve audit quality.
• Research accounting and auditing standards and help apply them to client situations in a practical way.
• Work closely with clients and colleagues, gathering information, responding to queries and contributing to meetings and reports.
• Collaborate with specialists across Audit, Tax and Advisory teams to gain a broader understanding of client challenges and solutions.
• Take on increasing responsibility as you develop, building technical expertise, managing your workload and strengthening client relationships.

Skills

Numerical analysis

Data analytics

Communication

Teamwork

Education

112 UCAS tariff points

2:1 degree or equivalent

Tools

Audit technology

Job description

Forvis Mazars in the UK invites graduates to join our Public Sector Audit team. You’ll gain hands-on experience across central government, local authorities, police, NHS, and other organisations while pursuing a professional ACA qualification.

You'll learn with experienced colleagues, test financial data with advanced audit technology, and develop analytical, communication and client-facing skills from day one, with structured training and mentorship throughout the programme.