Graduate Trainee Programme 2027:
Build a Career That Makes a Difference.
Are you curious, motivated and keen to make a difference? Join our fully funded four-year graduate programme and work towards the internationally recognised ACA chartered accountancy qualification while helping to improve public services across Wales. You do not need an accountancy degree or previous experience to apply.
At Audit Wales, we believe great talent comes from different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Whatever your degree subject, we’re interested in the skills and potential you can bring from your studies, work, volunteering or other life experiences.
No previous audit or accountancy experience is needed—just curiosity, potential and a willingness to learn. We’ll support you throughout.
About the role
As a Graduate Trainee at Audit Wales, you'll combine professional study with hands-on experience, exploring how public money is spent and whether it is delivering the best outcomes for the people of Wales.
These roles offer the chance to build a meaningful career while supporting public services and communities across Wales. You’ll gain experience across a diverse range of organisations, build strong professional networks and join a collaborative team that will support you throughout your qualification.
You'll play a part in auditing over 800 public bodies across Wales, helping to promote accountability, improvement and value for money in organisations that affect people's everyday lives. Our clients include Welsh Government, NHS Wales, local authorities and many more.
Successful candidates will be expected to work from their relevant office for a minimum of two days each week.
How you’ll develop
Over four years, you’ll build your confidence, discover your strengths and progress towards qualification. You will:
- Start building your career as you study towards the ACA qualification and gain practical experience auditing public body accounts.
- Grow through new challenges by taking on more varied and complex work, with support from experienced colleagues.
- Explore different opportunities through value-for-money work and a six-month secondment with another publicly funded body.
- Get ready for your next step by developing your professional skills, working towards an Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) Level 3 Award and completing the programme as an ACA chartered accountant.
Why join Audit Wales?
Build your career while making a difference to communities across Wales. As Wales’s independent public-sector audit body, we help ensure public money is managed well, explain how it is used and support better public services.
- Support to grow — a friendly team, mentoring, coaching and professional development.
- Work–life balance — a 35-hour working week and 33 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays.
- Flexible working — options to balance your work and personal commitments, alongside the role’s office-attendance requirements.
- A strong benefits package — access to the Civil Service Pension Scheme, cycle-to-work scheme and shopping discounts.
Essential academic requirements
Applications are welcome from graduates of all disciplines. Please include evidence in your application that you meet the following academic requirements.
- 120 UCAS points from three full A levels (A2) or equivalent qualifications.
- A degree at 2:1 or above, or a 2:2 with an additional postgraduate qualification, for example a master’s degree.
- At least five GCSEs at grades A*–C, including Maths at grade B or above and English at grade C or above, or equivalent qualifications.
Qualities we’ll assess: We’re looking for graduates who are
- curious and analytical,
- organised,
- adaptable
- willing to learn, and
- able to work collaboratively and professionally.
Find out more
Ready to start your career with Audit Wales? Explore the trainee programme and apply today.