Public Sector Audit Trainee AI-Driven Growth Path

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

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading salary

AI tools from day one

Structured learning and growth

Exposure to senior leadership

Networking with leadership

Job summary

Grant Thornton in Manchester is offering a placement designed to accelerate your career from day one, with real responsibility and a clear path toward leadership.

You’ll work in Public Sector Audit, engaging with central government, NHS, and local authorities, gaining hands-on experience with real data and professional judgement. The programme emphasizes commercial curiosity, digital mindset, and proactive growth.

Qualifications

• Commercial curiosity and genuine interest in clients' businesses.
• Digital mindset and curiosity for digital tools and data.
• Adaptability and quick learning in changing environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills, judgement and attention to detail.
• Collaborative communication with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Work with a variety of public sector clients; build strong client relationships and develop technical audit skills.
• Get hands-on from day one, using real data sets and samples to assess impacts.
• Apply professional judgement to assess policies and estimates.
• Analyse financial statements and review internal controls within public sector entities.

Skills

Commercial curiosity

Digital explorer

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Collaborative communication

Proactive growth

Job description

Grant Thornton in Manchester is offering a placement designed to accelerate your career from day one, with real responsibility and a clear path toward leadership.

You’ll work in Public Sector Audit, engaging with central government, NHS, and local authorities, gaining hands-on experience with real data and professional judgement. The programme emphasizes commercial curiosity, digital mindset, and proactive growth.