Public Sector Audit Trainee — AI-Driven Leadership Path

CFA Institute; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading salary

Fully-funded professional qual

Partner sponsor from day one

International exposure

AI tool access

Client interaction

Structured learning

In-person cohort experiences

Growth opportunities

BD opportunities

Job summary

CFA Institute is offering a trainee pathway in Public Sector Audit in the UK, designed to accelerate leadership from day one. You will gain exposure to government and NHS clients, with meaningful interaction and development opportunities from the earliest stages.

The programme combines hands-on client work with formal qualification training, a named sponsor from day one, and access to AI tools to enhance learning and delivery across engagements.

Qualifications

• Pathway moves fast with intensive professional qualification.
• Willingness to work across public sector auditing and finance.
• Ambition to contribute to a high-performance culture.

Responsibilities

• Work with diverse clients from central government to NHS bodies.
• Handle real data sets, select samples, gather evidence.
• Apply professional judgement to assess policies and estimates.
• Analyse financial statements and internal controls.
• Study for ACA/ICAS/CFAB/ACCA/CIMA or DTS qualifications.

Skills

Commercial curiosity

Digital explorer

Adaptability

Strong problem solving

Collaborative communication

Proactive career focus

Education

Professional qualification training

Job description

CFA Institute is offering a trainee pathway in Public Sector Audit in the UK, designed to accelerate leadership from day one. You will gain exposure to government and NHS clients, with meaningful interaction and development opportunities from the earliest stages.

The programme combines hands-on client work with formal qualification training, a named sponsor from day one, and access to AI tools to enhance learning and delivery across engagements.