Public Sector Audit Trainee: Fast-Track to Future Leader

Cooper & Hall Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Benefits package

Job summary

Cooper & Hall Limited is seeking a trainee Public Sector Audit professional in the United Kingdom. You will work on audits across central government, local authorities and the NHS, gaining real responsibility and exposure from day one.

The role emphasizes digital tools, analytical reasoning and a proactive approach to career growth within a high-performance team. Structured learning and collaboration with senior leaders support rapid development.

Qualifications

• Commercial curiosity and interest in clients' businesses.
• Digital mindset with curiosity for data and digital tools.
• Adaptability and quick learning when thrown in at the deep end.
• Strong problem-solving, judgement and attention to detail from first live work.
• Collaborative communication, listening and trust-building with clients and colleagues.
• Proactive approach to growth, owning opportunities rather than waiting for them to arise.

Responsibilities

• Work with a variety of clients, from central government to local authorities and NHS bodies.
• Get hands-on from day one, working with real data sets, gathering evidence and testing it.
• Apply professional judgement to assess policies and estimates.
• Analyse financial statements and review internal controls to understand money, risk and operations.

Skills

Commercial curiosity

Digital explorer mindset

Adaptability

Strong problem-solving

Collaborative communication

Proactive career mindset

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Cooper & Hall Limited is seeking a trainee Public Sector Audit professional in the United Kingdom. You will work on audits across central government, local authorities and the NHS, gaining real responsibility and exposure from day one.

The role emphasizes digital tools, analytical reasoning and a proactive approach to career growth within a high-performance team. Structured learning and collaboration with senior leaders support rapid development.