Graduates
Join Audit Scotland as a Graduate Trainee Auditor
We'd love to hear from you if you're ambitious and have a passion for helping improve public services in Scotland. We’re Scotland’s public sector auditor, independent of government. We employ around 360 exceptional professionals from different backgrounds.
You don’t need an Accountancy degree to become an auditor! Applications are open to graduates with an honours degree or above in any subject. We all share a belief that public money should be spent wisely, making the lives of Scotland’s people the very best they can be.
Why join us
Get financial support to become a qualified Chartered Accountant with ICAS
Receive a starting salary of £31,312 and bonus potential
Have fantastic job opportunities when you qualify
Help audit over £59 billion of public money
Benefit from flexible working
Connect with people from all over Scotland as you work on audits
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We’re all users of Scottish public services, for example, our local councils, schools, hospitals and emergency services. We all help fund these vital public services, which means that we all have an interest and a say in how well they are delivered and how well the money is spent. Public audit in Scotland covers over 220 public organisations including the Scottish Government, the NHS in Scotland and local councils. These organisations spend over £59 billion of public money annually.
Public audit plays a key role in providing assurance that public money in Scotland is used properly, efficiently and effectively. We aim to improve the use of public money across the range of audit work that we undertake. The foundation of our work is providing independent assurance about governance, financial management and performance. Audit also delivers much more value by providing independent, evidence-based recommendations, generating insights into what works and supporting improvement.
Join us as a graduate trainee and you’ll have plenty of opportunity to help us with this important work. We’ve designed our graduate trainee scheme to give you a challenging and rewarding career and at the same time you’ll work towards becoming a Chartered Accountant with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS).
The best public sector accountancy training scheme in Scotland
We’re in the business of training highly skilled trainees who interpret financial and performance information so important decisions can be made. This is a vital role, and one that will give you the best possible beginning to your career.
If you’re looking for a world-class business career that offers prestige, respect, great prospects and excellent financial rewards, qualifying as a Chartered Accountant with us is the perfect place to start. For this reason, we’ve created a tailored pay and benefits package which will give you plenty of opportunity to develop your career.
Making a difference right from the start
Join us as a trainee auditor and you'll be meeting people and gathering information to support our financial and Best Value audits of Scotland’s public bodies. You’ll gain an understanding of client financial and information systems, carry out analysis to support the audit of the accounts and report your findings - so lots of variety from the start.
You may also get the opportunity to be involved in performance audit work, working closely with colleagues from across the business. You will gain valuable skills in auditing Scotland’s councils, health boards, central government bodies and colleges.
Benefits
ICAS qualification
A starting salary of £31,312
Career development
Study leave
Annual leave entitlement:
38 days holiday and 4 fixed public holidays
Pension:
17.6% employer contribution
Life assurance
Medical check-ups
Learning and development
Support from our diversity networks
Paid professional subscriptions
Season ticket loan
Cycle to work scheme
Free employee assistance program
Work culture
Why we chose Audit Scotland
Everyone I have worked with has been unfailingly kind and supportive. People here are always happy to help.
Nico Trainee Auditor
During stayaway audits, you can work in parts of Scotland that you’ve never seen before.
Nicole Trainee Auditor
My team is very supportive and I have grown a lot with them.
Maria Trainee Auditor
The responsibility offered from early on has been a positive surprise for me.
Grant Trainee Auditor
Available routes into Audit Scotland
Graduate
Qualifications required:
- Honours degree in any discipline
- Grade C in NAT 5 Maths and English
Alternative route (if qualifications not met):
- College leaver programme (See qualifications required below. Applicants with an ordinary degree are eligible to apply.)
College leaver
Qualifications required:
- HND level qualification in any discipline
- Grade C in Higher Maths and English
Alternative route
(if qualifications not met):
- School leaver programme (See qualifications required below).
School leaver
Qualifications required:
Grade C in Higher Maths and English
How to apply
If you have an honours degree (or equivalent) and Grade C in NAT 5 Maths and English, you can apply to be a graduate trainee.
More information
Find out more about the ICAS Chartered Accountancy qualification.
Tips and hints
To give you an idea of what’s involved, we’ve put together some helpful hints and tips for you. You can also contact us at 0131 625 1500 or email careers@audit.scot
