Public Sector Audit Graduate: Fast-Track to Leadership

Grant Thornton UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully-funded qualification

Milestone bonus £5,000

Partner sponsor from day one

Exposure to AI tools

Job summary

Grant Thornton UK is seeking high-potential graduates to join the Public Sector Audit pathway. You’ll work on a range of public bodies, build technical audit skills, and progress toward professional qualifications. The role combines client exposure, real data work, and a curated learning path.

You will receive a market-leading salary of £34,250 with a comprehensive benefits package, plus a £5,000 milestone bonus to support your professional journey and exposure to senior leadership from day one.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates curiosity about client businesses and ability to spot value from the start.
• Shows openness to digital tools and data to improve solutions.
• Adapts quickly to changing environments and asks the right questions.
• Exhibits strong problem-solving and judgement from day one.

Responsibilities

• Audit public sector clients with variety from central government to NHS.
• Work with real data, select samples, gather evidence, and test for accuracy.
• Apply professional judgement to policies and estimates.
• Analyze financial statements and internal controls; learn how organisations manage money and risk.
• Study for ACA, ICAS, CFAB, AAT, ACCA, CIMA or DTS to complement knowledge.

Skills

Commercial curiosity

Digital explorer mindset

Adaptability

Problem solving

Collaborative communication

Proactive career

Job description

Grant Thornton UK is seeking high-potential graduates to join the Public Sector Audit pathway. You’ll work on a range of public bodies, build technical audit skills, and progress toward professional qualifications. The role combines client exposure, real data work, and a curated learning path.

You will receive a market-leading salary of £34,250 with a comprehensive benefits package, plus a £5,000 milestone bonus to support your professional journey and exposure to senior leadership from day one.