Who we’re looking for

We’re genuinely interested in who you are, your strengths and your potential.  

Regardless of degree discipline, we’re looking for individuals with a very good academic background who are committed to improving public sector services and see themselves as the future leaders within the public sector in Wales.   

You will need:

• A 2:1 class degree in any discipline or a 2:2 where you have additional qualifications such as a masters
• A minimum of 120 UCAS points (or 300 based on the pre-September 2017 UCAS tariff point system) or equivalent from your top 3 A ‘Levels. 
• You must be a UK National, National of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK or Nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with (or eligible for) status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS).
• We are not able to sponsor work visas.  Please email hrandpayroll@audit.wales should you have any questions on your nationality eligibility.
• GCSE English language level 4/C
• GCSE Maths level 5/B

You will:

• Be committed to working within the public sector in Wales
• Be naturally inquisitive, confident to challenge and to be challenged but in a professional manner
• Be able to show excellent attention to detail while being able to see the bigger picture
• Be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Be able to demonstrate good questioning and listening skills
• Be able to demonstrate resilience to balance the demands of working alongside professional training
• Be able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills with a team working ethos; and
• Be able to demonstrate motivation and commitment to become an accountant.

Further information about the skills and abilities required for the role can be found in our job description [opens in new window].