The National Audit Office (NAO) is independent of government and the Civil Service. We audit the accounts of all government departments and a wide range of other public sector bodies and produce around 60 Value for Money reports a year for Parliament on the economy, efficiency and effectiveness with which departments and other bodies have used their resources in delivering particular projects. We also have a number of international clients including the United Nations and the International Criminal Court. Our Financial Audit and Value for Money work helps save the country millions of pounds a year (more than £1 billion in 2011) and drives improvement in the delivery of public services.

Our work is ‘big hitting’, high quality, varied and worthwhile. It has a real impact on the nation. Our financial audit work covers all central government departments and our value for money reports lead to positive changes in the way central government delivers public services and do business. It’s hard to imagine a more varied, complex and high profile group of clients. It’s a great time to join us with all the attention that is being paid to improving the delivery of public services and to achieving good value for the taxpayer.

Here are some of the things you should know about our graduate chartered accountancy scheme:

Big on challenge…

Our trainees get involved in our financial audit work, auditing the accounts of central government departments and bodies, and also have opportunities to work on our high profile value for money studies. We offer a fantastic package if you want the responsibility and the opportunity to make an impact from the very start of your career and to take a lead in delivering key work.

Big on careers…

As well as our first class professional training scheme, we provide a range of on-going career development opportunities designed to equip you with the skills you need to develop into a potential leader of tomorrow. Our very best people advance rapidly and we retain high levels of the people who qualify with us.

Big on reward…

We offer our graduate trainees a competitive salary and benefits package, details of which can be found on the website. A career at the NAO also offers an impressive variety of training opportunities. For example, once qualified, graduates can apply to join our ‘Future Leaders’ talent management programme which supports their development and prepares them for career progression.

Big on you…

We are big enough to deliver a big agenda which makes an impact on the nation but not so big that you are just another trainee or a number. Who you are, what you bring, and the contribution you make does matter. We are committed to diversity and welcome trainees from a range of backgrounds.

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Sectors

Finance and Accountancy

Public Sector

About us

No. of employees 880

We are looking for Any with a minimum achieved result of 2:1 or above

Locations London and Newcastle

Salary & benefits

London £27,160, Newcastle £21,608

Application procedure

Or contact hrservicedesk@nao.gsi.gov.uk

Deadline: 31 January 2012

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What is the deadline for applications?

31st January 2012

Where are you recruiting in the UK?

We have 60 vacancies in London and 10 in Newcastle

What type of roles do you recruit for?

We’re looking for graduate to join our very successful graduate professional training scheme, leading to a qualification as a Chartered Accountant (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales).

Who do you typically look for?

We take graduates from any discipline. What matters is not so much the subject graduates have studied – it is more about whether they demonstrate the analytical skills combined with the ability to work with others and to present and influence with impact and passion. We are also looking for people who are excited about our work and who have the ‘get up and go’ to achieve results in a highly professional and challenging environment. We want to recruit people who show the potential to perform and develop into well-rounded professionals.

How can I progress my career at the NAO?

As well as our first class professional training scheme, we provide a range of on-going career development opportunities designed to equip you with the skills you need to develop into a potential leader of tomorrow. Our very best people advance rapidly and we retain high levels of the people who qualify with us.