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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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This section sets out how you may request information from us and provides some direct links to information of wider public interest.
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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Are you looking for an alternative to university but with the same long-term prospects?
Interested in earning and learning through a higher-level apprenticeship?
Then read on to find out more about our Finance Apprenticeship Programme!
What’s involved?
Our programme is three-years fixed term and is aimed at those looking to pursue a career in finance. You’ll play a part in the audit of over 800 public bodies across Wales while completing professional training with the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) from level 2 through to level 4.
This exciting programme is also supplemented with further professional training and you’ll also have a mentor and buddy to guide you along the way.
Want to find out more about the make up of the public sector? Well, you’ll also study for a dedicated public sector finance module.
At Audit Wales, we’re passionate about the futures of our apprentices and will coach and support you through our apprenticeship programme which provides a possible pathway to our graduate scheme.
Are you looking for a way to make a real difference to the citizens of Wales? Then this programme might be for you!
Want to find out more about being an apprentice at Audit Wales?
Our apprentices are award-winning, read about Eleri Davies’ recent Apprentice of the Year award [opens in new window] or how a group of our apprentices got on at the Skills Competition Wales [opens in new window].
Take a look at the news & blogs section of our website [opens in new window] where you’ll find stories from current and past apprentices.
Why Audit Wales?
We care about the learning and development of all our apprentices and you’ll be fully supported while you balance studying with your hands on role as a trainee.
We have a generous list of benefits:
The closing date for application is 12th April 2023 and we are planning on assessments taking place w/c April 24 2023. Further information on how to apply and eligibility is available on our website [opens in new window].