Georgina | Audit Apprentice, Newcastle
“My first year at the NAO was filled with opportunities to grow professionally, from client meetings and site visits to giving school talks on the benefits of apprenticeships. The work is varied as it is meaningful, and I could not have had a better start to my career working in an environment that truly cares about my wellbeing and success”
“I was attracted by the variety of work available at the NAO, from audit to VfM to Hubs, as well as the range of departments and public bodies you could be looking at. It seemed like a place where you’d always be learning something new and giving back to society in the process of helping hold government accountable. After joining as an intern, I experienced a range of projects across different teams and everyone was so welcoming and helpful. Even though I had no accounting background, I left feeling really good about the work I’d done and confident it’d be a great place to work towards my ACA qualification. It’s an incredibly supportive and friendly environment, and the work is both interesting and important.”
Hoi Lam | Audit Associate, Newcastle
Nosheen | Audit Associate, London
“My proudest moment has been proving to myself that I can thrive outside my comfort zone. If you had asked me a few years ago, I would have been completely intimidated by the thought of working in accountancy or anything finance-related for that matter, however, determination and persistence really does go a long way.”
“I was always set on the apprenticeship route but knew specifically I wanted to work somewhere in the public sector. When I discovered the NAO, I thought it was too good to be true but I took a chance to apply during my last year of 6th form and don’t regret a thing. I’ve met a bunch of amazing people so far who are really supportive and are open to my never-ending questions and I really appreciate the environment they’ve built to promote growth and inquisitiveness in trainees!”
Sumayah | Audit Apprentice, Newcastle