National Audit Office Internship

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

THE National Audit Office EmployAbility Summer Internship Programme 2008 - 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 2008. 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 (2nd year and above) with a disability and have a keen interest in this sector.

To apply

Please submit a CV and covering letter to EmployAbility by email to Sarah Denness at info@eability.org. 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 any adjustment requirements you may have during the recruitment process and in the workplac.

Closing date: 25th February 2008