Overview
Public Sector Audit School Leaver Programme (Autumn 2026) - Liverpool at Grant Thornton UK.
Real responsibility. Real impact. Right from the start. Auditors are investigators, problem-solvers, and trusted advisers who dive deep into how businesses operate, ensuring the numbers tell the real story and helping organisations stay on track. Public Sector Audit is where purpose meets impact. We are a team of 400 specialists working with government departments, public bodies, and national services. You\'ll help protect the public purse and support services that millions rely on.
At Grant Thornton, we\'re looking for actively curious, purposefully driven, and candid but kind individuals who want to shape the future of business. Our five-year audit school leaver programme is your launchpad to a meaningful career, a professional qualification, and a chance to make a real impact on UK businesses.
What you\'ll do
* Work with a variety of clients, including major local public bodies such as Guy\'s and St Thomas\' NHS Foundation Trust and the Metropolitan Police.
* Get hands-on with real audits, visiting client sites and carrying out testing to verify financial accuracy and uncover risks.
* Understand how businesses work by analysing financial statements, reviewing internal controls, and learning how clients manage money, risk, and operations.
* Use data and technology to spot trends, identify anomalies, and support findings, including automated interrogation of financial information systems.
* Keep learning and growing by staying up to date with regulations, developing professional judgement, and building relationships with mentors and experts across the firm.
* Study with support, with dedicated time to study and a team behind you as you work towards CFAB and ACA qualifications.
What we\'re looking for
* Curious minds who explore ideas and ask thoughtful questions.
* Innovative problem solvers who think creatively, spot patterns, and turn data into meaningful insights.
* Collaborative partners who work respectfully and build trust with others.
* Effective communicators who listen, adapt, and express ideas clearly.
* Self-leaders who manage and flex their time, mindset, and energy effectively.
* Career-minded contributors who take initiative and are motivated to grow.
* Flexible approach to academic entry requirements; we\'ll consider these alongside your strengths and motivations.
What you\'ll get
* Structured five-year programme designed to give real-world experience from day one.
* Fully funded professional qualification, including paid study leave, expert tuition, and all course fees covered.
* Technology to support your learning and client work.
* Dedicated support network from experienced managers, mentors, and tutors.
* Work-life balance emphasis as part of our approach to how we work.
* Exclusive discounts on shopping, gyms, and wellbeing services.
* Opportunities to give back through mentoring, volunteering, or fundraising initiatives.
* Competitive salary and benefits package, including extra holiday options and private medical insurance.
What we expect from you
As part of your training, you\'ll be provided with study leave to support completing your professional qualification. You will be required to study in your spare time outside of working hours and will also receive study leave in the run up to exams. You\'ll need to be focused, committed, and able to organise your time to balance all requirements of being a trainee. This is the start of something bigger with digital-first innovation and an inclusive culture.
Seniority level
* Internship
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
* Accounting
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