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Work Placement (2024)

Cardiff

Posted 23/04/2024

£23,743 per annum

Top Reasons to Apply
  1. We are looking to recruit for work placements to support our audit services team during the summer months.
  2. We are looking for candidates are passionate about the public sector, who may be studying for accounting and finance qualification and are looking for experience of an external audit environment; but a relevant degree isn’t necessary.
  3. The ability to follow process, be happy to work as part of a team and have strong discipline and motivation to operate within a hybrid working environment.  A good sense of initiative and excellent communication skills are also key.
Job Description

We are looking to recruit for work placements to support our audit services team during the summer months.

These are short, fixed term roles and will provide successful candidates with the opportunity to undertake meaningful and interesting work supporting the audit of town and community councils and other local government bodies.

We are looking for candidates are passionate about the public sector, who may be studying for accounting and finance qualification and are looking for experience of an external audit environment; but a relevant degree isn’t necessary. The ability to follow process, be happy to work as part of a team and have strong discipline and motivation to operate within a hybrid working environment.  A good sense of initiative and excellent communication skills are also key.

Who are Audit Wales

We’re the independent public sector audit body within Wales; our unique role is to assure the people of Wales that public money is being well spent and to inspire the public sector to improve. Our work is having real impact on local communities; some of our recent national work has looked at fuel poverty, COVID-19, homelessness and climate change.

Working for us

Audit Wales is a fun and friendly place to work, with an incredibly supportive culture. We’re passionate about working in the Welsh public sector and making a difference to local communities. At Audit Wales, we genuinely care about our people and about providing an environment that encourages a positive work-life balance. We are a proud Working Families employer and have Living Wage accreditation, our generous annual leave allowance, family friendly and flexible working policies are just some of the reasons why we’re a great place to work.

We are growing a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we work within and the skills, experiences and perspectives they will offer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds.

Company Information

Audit Wales is the independent public sector audit body within Wales. We hold a unique position within the Welsh public sector.

Audit Wales is the trademark of our two legal entities: the Auditor General for Wales and the Wales Audit Office. 

Each has its own particular powers and duties: The Auditor General audits and reports on Welsh public bodies. The Wales Audit Office provides staff and other resources for the Auditor General’s work, and monitors and advises the Auditor General. 

Key Facts
  • Head Office:

    Capital Quarter, Tyndall St, Cardiff CF10 4BZ, United Kingdom

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