Public Sector Audit Trainee: Fast-Track to Leadership

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

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Private medical cover

Pension scheme

Job summary

Grant Thornton UK offers a trainee Public Sector Audit role designed to accelerate your career from day one, with meaningful client interaction across central government, local authorities and NHS bodies.

You will develop technical audit skills, work with real data sets, and be mentored by senior leaders as you progress through a structured learning path. This role is ideal for ambitious graduates seeking fast growth within a leading firm.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates commercial curiosity and eagerness to understand client businesses.
• Shows interest in digital tools and data to drive smarter solutions.
• Adapts quickly to changing requirements and new environments.

Responsibilities

• Work with central government, local authorities, and NHS bodies.
• Build client relationships and develop audit and financial reporting expertise.
• Handle data sets, sample selection, evidence gathering and testing from day one.
• Apply professional judgement to policies and estimates.
• Analyse financial statements and internal controls to understand money, risk and operations.

Skills

Commercial curiosity

Digital tools mindset

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Collaborative communication

Proactive career mindset

Education

Flexible academic entry requirements

Job description

Grant Thornton UK offers a trainee Public Sector Audit role designed to accelerate your career from day one, with meaningful client interaction across central government, local authorities and NHS bodies.

You will develop technical audit skills, work with real data sets, and be mentored by senior leaders as you progress through a structured learning path. This role is ideal for ambitious graduates seeking fast growth within a leading firm.