Public Sector Audit: Trainee Leader Track

Grant Thornton UK; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Paid study leave

Professional qualification fees

Named Partner sponsor

International exposure

AI tools access

Client exposure

Job summary

Grant Thornton UK is offering a fast-tracked apprenticeship pathway designed to turn trainees into leaders. From day one, you will receive a market-leading salary and a fully-funded professional qualification, with a Partner sponsor to support your growth.

You’ll gain international exposure and work with AI tools to accelerate your career. You’ll engage in meaningful client interaction and structured learning beyond the technical, with in-person experiences alongside a cohort of future leaders.

Qualifications

• Ambition to contribute to a high-performance culture and a future with us beyond qualification.
• Willingness to undertake intensive professional qualification while meeting fast-paced demands.

Responsibilities

• Work with a variety of clients, from central government departments to local authorities and NHS bodies.
• Get hands-on from day one, working with real data sets, selecting samples, gathering evidence, and testing it to assess the real-world impact of any errors on the business.
• Apply professional judgement to assess the policies and estimates clients adopt.
• Analyse financial statements and review internal controls, learning how companies manage money, risk and operations.
• Study for a relevant professional qualification (typically ACA, ICAS, CFAB, AAT, ACCA, CIMA or DTS) which will complement your technical knowledge, and prepare you for future career success.

Skills

Commercial curiosity

Digital explorer mindset

Adaptability

Strong problem-solving skills

Collaborative communication

Proactive career mindset

Job description

Grant Thornton UK is offering a fast-tracked apprenticeship pathway designed to turn trainees into leaders. From day one, you will receive a market-leading salary and a fully-funded professional qualification, with a Partner sponsor to support your growth.

You’ll gain international exposure and work with AI tools to accelerate your career. You’ll engage in meaningful client interaction and structured learning beyond the technical, with in-person experiences alongside a cohort of future leaders.