Graduate Trainee

Location: We have positions available in our Cardiff and Penllergaer Offices; but please note, Audit Wales has a hybrid approach to working, where some days will be in our office and there is an option to spend some days at home.

Additional Benefits:

• 33 days leave plus 8 days public holidays
• Civil Service Pension Scheme (employee contribution rate 7.35%: employer contribution rate 30.3%)
• Flexible working - We are one of the Top 10 Working Families employers in the UK.

Closing Date: Tuesday, 21st May (midnight)

About the Role

ADo you see yourself as a future finance leader? Are you looking for a first-class, fully funded graduate opportunity to train as a chartered accountant?

Then our Graduate Trainee programme might be what you’re looking for! We currently have vacancies in our South and West Wales teams.

Interested in where your tax money is going and what it is being spent on? Are you passionate about improving public services? As a trainee at Audit Wales, you’ll be studying for your accountancy qualification whilst investigating how the public’s money is being spent, and whether it is being spent well.

You’ll play a part in the audit of over 800 public bodies across Wales, ensuring the work you do makes a real difference to the citizens of Wales. Our clients include Welsh Government, NHS Wales, local government and many more!

Who are Audit Wales

Audit Wales is the independent public sector audit body within Wales. We hold a unique position within the Welsh public sector, where our role is to:

• Assure the people of Wales that public money is being managed well through our annual audit of public sector accounts.
• Explain how public money is being used and how it meets people’s needs through our Value for Money studies.
• Inspire and empower those with whom we work to continuously improve by sharing initiatives and best practice.

Working for us

Audit Wales is a dynamic and friendly place to work, with an incredibly supportive culture. We’re passionate about working with the Welsh public sector and making a difference to local communities.

We’re Flexible – We work Smarter; providing choices of how, when and where individuals and teams deliver their work – we trust you in making the right choice to deliver the task in hand while supporting you in your individual circumstances, be that caring responsibilities or managing disabilities.

We’ve got Excellent Terms - We genuinely care about our people and about providing an environment that encourages a positive work-life balance through our 35-hour working week, and our 33 days annual leave per annum (exclusive of public bank holidays), you can also purchase, sell, and put leave in the ‘bank’ to enable extended holidays.

We invest in our People - We’re advocates for personal and professional development and invest in our people to fulfil their career aspirations to be the best they can be. We offer a generous training package which is complimented by a blended approach of structured and unstructured learning. Our successful mentoring and coaching scheme to our LinkedIn Learning licenses give staff the opportunity to learn at times and in ways that suit them.

We have Excellent Benefits - Alongside our generous salary package, we offer all employees opportunity to enter the Civil Service Pension Scheme which is considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates. Our staff benefits also include a cycle to work scheme, shopping discounts and the option to obtain a vehicle through our beneficial lease scheme among many more.

We’re Proud to be Accredited - We are a proud Working Families and Change 100 employer and have achieved Living Wage accreditation.

We are growing a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we work in and the skills, experiences, and perspectives they offer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We are also a member of the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role.

Find out more

For further information on the role, please see the job description and contact Sian Grainger on 02920 320547 or see our website to apply.

Closing date for applications is midnight on Tuesday 21st May, 2024. Please note, there will be a two-stage selection process for this position. Following a sift of your on-line application successful candidates will be invited to participate in an assessment comprising of an interview and a technical exercise. All assessments and interviews will be completed in person at our Cardiff Office on the week commencing 3rd June.

Successful candidates will start on 29 July 2024.

When applying online please remember to press the continue button following submission of your application – once you have done this you will receive an acknowledgement to confirm your application has been submitted. If you do not receive an acknowledgement, please contact our Human Resources Team immediately on 02920 320500 or via HRandPayroll@audit.wales

Please note, we welcome applications from all, but unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor work visas.

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: £29,440.00-£38,280.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Paid volunteer time
• Relocation assistance
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Very good academic achievement at A Level or equivalent qualifications.
• Degree Level – minimum of a 2:1 or minimum of a 2:2 where additional qualifications held e.g. Masters
• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (Grade A*-C), including Maths (grade B) and English language (Grade C)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cardiff

Reference ID: WAO0326