Public Sector Audit Trainee Leader Path

Grant Thornton (UK); West of England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £29,150

Fully-funded qualification

Partner sponsor

International exposure

AI tools access

Client interaction

Structured learning

In-person experiences

Career network

Job summary

Grant Thornton (UK) invites ambitious school leavers to join a high‑growth trainee programme in Public Sector Audit. From day one you’ll be involved with real data, supported by a Partner sponsor, and offered a funded professional qualification with paid leave and fees covered.

You’ll engage in meaningful client work and gain international exposure from the start. Powered by AI and digital tools, you will develop skills beyond the technical through hands‑on client interaction and structured

Qualifications

• Ambition to contribute to high-performance culture.
• Willingness to pursue a professional qualification.
• Strong commercial awareness and client focus.

Responsibilities

• Work with a variety of public sector clients and NHS bodies.
• Build client relationships and develop audit and financial reporting skills.
• Operate on live data, select samples, gather evidence and test controls.
• Apply judgement to policies and estimates used by clients.
• Analyze financial statements and internal controls.
• Study for ACA/ICAS/CFAB/ACCA/CIMA or DTS.

Skills

Commercial curiosity

Digital mindset

Adaptability

Problem solving

Collaborative communication

Proactive career

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Grant Thornton (UK) invites ambitious school leavers to join a high‑growth trainee programme in Public Sector Audit. From day one you’ll be involved with real data, supported by a Partner sponsor, and offered a funded professional qualification with paid leave and fees covered.

You’ll engage in meaningful client work and gain international exposure from the start. Powered by AI and digital tools, you will develop skills beyond the technical through hands‑on client interaction and structured