We’re here to Assure, Explain and Inspire.
The Auditor General is the statutory external auditor of most of the Welsh public sector.
Our key strength is our wide range of skills and knowledge that has arisen from our position as the the statutory external auditor
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Governance and oversight at Audit Wales
Our accounts are audited by an independent firm appointed by the Welsh Parliament.
Our Executive Leadership Team is responsible for directing the organisation
The Auditor General is responsible for auditing most of the public money spent in Wales.
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Audit Services has a reach of over 800 public bodies across Wales covering financial and performance audit
Our programme of shared learning events focusses on topics that are common across public services
Having a strategic, dynamic and high quality audit programme is a key focus of our strategy
The NFI matches data across organisations and systems to help public bodies identify fraud and overpayments.
We work with others from across the Welsh public sector and beyond
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Our events bring together individuals from across the Welsh public sector
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Applications for our programme are now open!
Have you just finished university and looking for your next career move? Or currently studying and have a passion for improving public services?
Then read on to hear about our first-class, fully funded graduate trainee programme!
About the role
By choosing the Audit Wales programme, you’ll be studying to become a chartered accountant, whilst investigating how public money is being spent, and whether it is being spent well.
You’ll also get to play the vital part in the audit of over 800 public bodies across Wales, making a real difference to the communities in Wales. Some of our clients include Welsh Government, NHS Wales, local government and many more.
Who are Audit Wales?
Audit Wales are the independent public sector audit body within Wales. Our aim is to assure the people of Wales that public money is being spent well, explain how it is being used and inspire the Welsh public sector to improve. By joining us, you’ll be investing in a career that will be making a real difference to public services and local communities. Some of our recent national work has looked at building safety, digital inclusion, COVID-19 and climate change.
Why choose the Audit Wales programme?
Our programme’s exam pass result is above national average for ICAEW. Some of our graduates are even international prize winners!
We care about the learning and development of our trainees – that’s why we cover all the costs of ICAEW student membership, tuition, exam costs and study materials. You’ll also be fully supported whilst you balance the demands of studying and your hands on role as a trainee.
We’ve also got an impressive list of benefits:
Do you see yourself as a finance leader of the future? Then find out more about the programme on our website.
Please also know, our program has two entry points, April 2024 for our applicants who have already graduated and July 2024 for those who are due to graduate.
Deadline for applications is 29 January 2024.