The National Audit Office EmployAbility Summer Internship Programme 2010 for Students/ Graduates with Disabilities

The National Audit Office (NAO) is the UK’s main public sector audit body, responsible for auditing the accounts of government departments and agencies and examining the propriety of government spending. They employ around 850 staff, most of whom are qualified accountants, trainees or technicians.  These staff work across two main areas, financial audit or value for money (VFM) audit. In partnership with EmployAbility, the National Audit Office, is offering students with disabilities the opportunity to participate in an exciting and challenging summer internship programme.

The assignments last for six to eight weeks commencing in July 2010.  Through the Placement you will gain an understanding of the skills and capability needed to become a Chartered Accountant. Successful candidates will gain insight into the work of the NAO, the Supreme Audit Institution for the UK.

To be eligible, you must be a university undergraduate or graduate with a disability and have a keen interest in this sector.

How to apply

Please submit a CV and covering letter to EmployAbility by email to applications@employ-ability.org.uk.

Please include in your covering letter a brief summary of why you would like to join the summer programme and the skills/ attributes/ experience you will bring. Please also include details of your disability or health condition and adjustment requirements you may have during the recruitment process and in the workplace.

Closing date: Applications for this programme have now closed.

Should you require this application form in an alternative format please contact Justin Penney on 07776 090 508 or email info@employ-ability.org.uk