Public Sector Audit Graduate Programme, FTC, February Start

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Job description

More than you expected

Grant Thornton UK LLP is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 58,000 people in over 135 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton.

Great minds. Nothing alike.

Get to know us, our clients and start learning more about yourself. As an auditor your role is to act independently, and with integrity, providing business advice to our clients so they can confidently do what is right and make the best decisions for the future. The constantly evolving landscape calls for an approach that puts what is right first, and you will need to push ideas harder and ask difficult questions, giving our clients the assurance they need.

Public Sector Audit is a specialist team with over 300 members across the UK. As part of the team, you'll be working with public bodies, government departments and national services, working to understand the issues they are facing, giving you a real opportunity to make a difference. There will definitely be challenges along the way, but you'll be supported and able to meet each one with a solution. That's how you excel here.

A look into your future

Our fixed term programme will run from February to September 2022 and is designed give you an insight into what you can expect from a graduate role in Public Sector Audit. Here's a glimpse of what you'll experience during your time:

• Hands on experience in the different aspects of audit, with a variety of clients, from NHS trusts to Fire Authorities and Local Councils
• You'll get experience working on all kinds of projects that range from a few days to up to eight weeks with work including identifying audit samples and carrying out audit tests to reviewing the findings of internal audit reports
• Responsibility and the opportunity to take ownership for interesting and challenging client work
• You'll develop a strong internal and external network to learn from
• Working closely with colleagues to provide robust challenge and market leading insights to help clients meet their regulatory needs and business objectives

If the placement goes well, there may be potential to move onto a trainee graduate programme in Autumn 2022. Whether you move onto a permanent programme at the end or not, this opportunity will give you great insight and experience into the world of accountancy and Public Sector Audit.

Knowing that you're right for us

We've got a flexible approach to academic entry requirements, and we'll consider these alongside your strengths, motivations and connection with us. We're looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what's right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves.

Back yourself with our backing

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone.

Our open and accessible culture means you'll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That's why we give you the freedom to be yourself and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.

Beyond the job

Life is more than work. So together with your people manager and team, you'll decide the best way of working, for your clients, your team and for you. Everyone here enjoys a competitive salary and you'll have a flexible benefits package to choose from too, with options including pensions, private medical cover, subsidised gym membership and season ticket travel discount.

The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments once qualified, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you'll be giving back to society. It's that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our CLEARR values - Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect and Responsibility. We'll use the interview process to check your values match up.

You deserve the best start to your career. Come to where you'll learn more, where you won't limit yourself, and where you'll discover exactly what you're capable of. Choose Grant Thornton. It's how it should be.