Public Sector Audit Trainee: AI-Driven Growth Path

Grant Thornton UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £31,750

Full benefits package

AI tools access

In-person cohort experiences

Job summary

Grant Thornton UK is recruiting for a Public Sector Audit trainee who will work across central government departments, local authorities and NHS bodies, gaining hands-on experience from day one.

You'll use AI-assisted tools to audit financial statements, develop professional judgement, and grow into a future leader through structured learning and in-person cohort experiences.

This placement offers a market-leading £31,750 salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Commercial curiosity - genuine interest in our clients' businesses and an eye for spotting opportunities to add value, from the start.
• A digital explorer's mindset - curiosity for digital tools and data, and a drive to find smarter solutions early on.
• Adaptability - embracing change, asking good questions, and picking things up quickly when thrown in at the deep end.
• Strong problem-solving skills - critical thinking, sound judgement, and attention to detail from your first live piece of work.
• Collaborative communication - listening well, adapting your approach, and building trust with clients and colleagues alike.
• A proactive approach to your career - taking ownership of your growth and seeking out opportunities rather than waiting for them to come to you.

Responsibilities

• As an auditor in our Public Sector team you will:
• Work with a variety of clients, from central government departments to local authorities and NHS bodies. Build strong client relationships, understand how each organisation delivers for the public, and develop your technical expertise in audit and financial reporting.
• Get hands-on from day one, working with real data sets, selecting samples, gathering evidence from clients, and testing it to assess the real-world impact of any errors on the business
• Apply professional judgement to assess the policies and estimates clients adopt
• Analyse financial statements and review internal controls, learning how companies manage money, risk and operations

Skills

Commercial curiosity

Digital explorer mindset

Adaptability

Strong problem-solving

Collaborative communication

Proactive career approach

Job description

Grant Thornton UK is recruiting for a Public Sector Audit trainee who will work across central government departments, local authorities and NHS bodies, gaining hands-on experience from day one.

You'll use AI-assisted tools to audit financial statements, develop professional judgement, and grow into a future leader through structured learning and in-person cohort experiences.

This placement offers a market-leading £31,750 salary and a comprehensive benefits package.