Public Sector Audit Trainee: Fast-Track to Future Leader

Grant Thornton (UK); Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Private medical cover

Pension

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Job summary

Grant Thornton UK is recruiting a trainee auditor in Public Sector, offering accelerated development, real responsibility from day one, and a market-leading salary of £29,000 with full benefits.

You will work with central government, local authorities and NHS bodies, gaining hands-on experience with data, samples, and testing, under mentorship from senior leaders as you follow the purple path toward leadership.

Qualifications

• Commercial curiosity and genuine interest in clients' businesses.
• Digital explorer mindset with curiosity for data and digital tools.
• Adaptability and ability to learn quickly in new environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills with sound judgement from day one.
• Collaborative communication to build trust with clients and colleagues.
• Proactive ownership of growth and taking opportunities rather than waiting for them.

Responsibilities

• Work with central government departments, local authorities and NHS bodies.
• Build client relationships and develop audit and reporting expertise.
• Get hands-on from day one with real data sets, sampling, evidence gathering and testing.
• Apply professional judgement to assess policies and estimates.
• Analyse financial statements and review internal controls.

Skills

Commercial curiosity

Digital explorer mindset

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Collaborative communication

Proactive

Job description

Grant Thornton UK is recruiting a trainee auditor in Public Sector, offering accelerated development, real responsibility from day one, and a market-leading salary of £29,000 with full benefits.

You will work with central government, local authorities and NHS bodies, gaining hands-on experience with data, samples, and testing, under mentorship from senior leaders as you follow the purple path toward leadership.