Public Sector Audit Graduate: Fast-Track to Leadership

Grant Thornton (UK); Liverpool; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Private medical cover

Pension

Bike4work

Discounts & flexible benefits

Job summary

Grant Thornton (UK) invites high-potential graduates to join the Purple Pathway in Public Sector Audit. From day one you’ll work with central government bodies, NHS, and local authorities to build confidence in public finances while pursuing a fully-funded professional qualification.

You’ll receive a market-leading £34,250 salary and a £5,000 milestone bonus to support your first steps on the leadership ladder.

Qualifications

• Ambition to contribute to a high-performance culture
• Willingness to undertake intensive professional qualification
• Interest in public sector audit and client-facing work

Responsibilities

• Work with a variety of public sector clients (central government, NHS, local authorities)
• Build strong client relationships and develop technical audit and financial reporting skills
• Handle data sets, samples, evidence gathering, and testing to assess financial accuracy
• Apply professional judgement to policies and estimates
• Analyse financial statements and internal controls to understand money, risk, and operations

Skills

Commercial curiosity

Digital explorer mindset

Adaptability

Strong problem-solving

Collaborative communication

Proactive growth

Education

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

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Grant Thornton (UK) invites high-potential graduates to join the Purple Pathway in Public Sector Audit. From day one you’ll work with central government bodies, NHS, and local authorities to build confidence in public finances while pursuing a fully-funded professional qualification.

You’ll receive a market-leading £34,250 salary and a £5,000 milestone bonus to support your first steps on the leadership ladder.