Grant Thornton
Finance
PublicSectorAuditSchoolLeaverProgramme(Autumn2026)
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“Public Sector Audit School Leaver Programme (Autumn 2026) at Grant Thornton. Skills: Audit, Financial analysis, Problem-solving, Communication. Work with a variety of clients. Get hands-on with real audits”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure numbers tell the real story; Help organisations stay on track; Make a difference; Help protect the public purse; Support services that millions rely on; Shape the future of business; Make a real impact on UK businesses; Help businesses stay financially healthy, transparent, and accountable; Verify financial accuracy; Uncover risks
Industry & Context.
Problem-solvers; Innovative problem solvers; Think creatively; Spot patterns; Turn data into meaningful insights
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Actively curious, Purposefully driven, Candid but kind, Curious minds, Innovative problem solvers, Collaborative partners, Effective communicators, Self-leaders, Career-minded contributors
Nice to Have
Contribute, Spark fresh ideas, Go beyond expectations
What You'll Do.
Work with a variety of clients
Get hands-on with real audits
Visiting client sites
Analyse financial statements
Review internal controls
Learn how clients manage money
Use data and technology to spot trends
Automated interrogation of financial information systems
Keep learning and growing
Stay up to date with regulations
Develop professional judgement
Build relationships with mentors and experts
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborative partners; Work respectfully; Build trust with others
Communication Scope
Effective communicators; Listen; Adapt; Express ideas clearly
Full Job Description
# Alternatively, Grant Thornton At Grant Thornton we do things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance. A true alternative. With over 5,000 people in the UK, and a presence in 150 global markets, we're on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential. And with that comes the opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like, and what you want from your career. # Job Description: **Real responsibility. Real impact. Right from the start.** Auditors 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. Think of it as a backstage pass to the business world, where you don't just observe - you make a difference. **Public Sector Audit is where purpose meets impact.** We are made up of 400 specialists working with government departments, public bodies, and national services. You'll get under the surface of how public money is spent, ask the tough questions, and help clients navigate financial challenges with confidence. In a world of rapid change and rising expectations, your work will 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 - not follow it. 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** Whether you're joining straight from school or after university,
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