Public Sector Audit School Leaver Programme (Autumn 2026) - Manchester
Posted 12 hours 55 minutes ago by Grant Thornton LLP
Real responsibility. Real impact. Right from the start.
Job DescriptionAuditors are investigators, problem solvers, and trusted advisers. They dive deep into how businesses operate, ensuring the numbers tell the real story and helping organisations stay on track. In public sector audit you will work with government departments, public bodies and national services, asking tough questions and helping clients navigate financial challenges. Your work will protect public money and support services millions rely on.
What you'll do- Work with a variety of clients, including the biggest and most significant 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 that verifies financial accuracy and uncovers risks.
- Understand how businesses work by analysing financial statements, reviewing internal controls, and learning how our clients manage money, risk and operations.
- Use data and technology to spot trends, identify anomalies and support your 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 and a team behind you as you work towards your CFAB and ACA qualifications.
- 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.
- 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 and mentors to college tutors who will guide you every step of the way.
- Our approach to how we work helps you balance life, learning and work.
- Exclusive discounts on shopping, gyms and wellbeing services.
- Opportunities to give back through mentoring, volunteering and fundraising initiatives.
- Competitive salary and benefits package, including:
- Extra holiday options (incl. flexible bank holidays and the option to purchase additional holidays)
- Life assurance
- Private medical insurance
As part of your training, you will need to study in your spare time outside working hours and balance all requirements of being a trainee. Study leave will be provided to support you with completing your professional qualification and to prepare for exams.