Public Sector Audit Trainee: Fast-Track to Leadership

Grant Thornton UK LLP; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading salary £29,000

Fully-funded professionalqualification

Paid study leave

Named Partner sponsor

International exposure

AI tools & digital solutions

Structured learning pathway

In-person cohort experiences

Early business development exposure

Job summary

Grant Thornton UK LLP in Birmingham is launching a progressive apprenticeship programme that aims to turn trainees into leaders. From day one you’ll gain real client exposure, hands-on work and rapid progression through the purple path, with a market-leading salary and full benefits.

You’ll study for a professional qualification with paid study leave, have a Partner sponsor, international exposure, access to AI tools, and opportunities to shape client solutions while developing business

Qualifications

• Ambition to contribute to a high-performance culture and grow beyond qualification.
• Willingness to undertake a professional qualification with full commitment.
• Comfort with a fast-paced, digitally-enabled audit environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with a variety of clients, from central government to local authorities and NHS bodies to build strong relationships and develop technical audit and financial reporting skills.
• Get hands-on from day one, working with real data sets, selecting samples, gathering evidence and testing to understand real-world impact of errors.
• Apply professional judgement to assess policies and estimates adopted by clients.
• Analyse financial statements and review internal controls, learning how organisations manage money, risk and operations.
• Study for a relevant professional qualification (ACA/ICAS/CFAB/AAT/ACCA/CIMA/DTS) to support future career success.

Skills

Commercial curiosity

Digital explorer mindset

Adaptability

Strong problem-solving skills

Collaborative communication

A proactive approach to your career

Job description

Grant Thornton UK LLP in Birmingham is launching a progressive apprenticeship programme that aims to turn trainees into leaders. From day one you’ll gain real client exposure, hands-on work and rapid progression through the purple path, with a market-leading salary and full benefits.

You’ll study for a professional qualification with paid study leave, have a Partner sponsor, international exposure, access to AI tools, and opportunities to shape client solutions while developing business