Benefits that will really benefit you.

Our new recruits are often pleasantly surprised to discover just how generously we reward our people. Salary-wise we’re right up there with the top private sector graduate employers. And the benefits that go with it are pretty impressive too.

In London, graduates start on £25,782. In Newcastle, it’s £20,511. Both are above the market rate.

Your salary then rises throughout your training, taking into account your exam successes, to around £34,000 in London and £28,000 in Newcastle.

After qualifying, you may be offered a permanent position as one of our Audit Principals. This brings a salary of £46,139 in London and £37,399 in Newcastle.

You will be enrolled into the Principal Civil Service Pension Scheme from the day you join. Alternatively, you can take out a stakeholder pension called a Partnership Pension Account.

Health screening is available to all staff. The frequency of the checks will depend on your age, but if at any point you have a particular health concern, we’ll be happy to arrange an urgent appointment.

We have a Group Life Scheme to complement the cover already provided under the Principal Civil Service Pension Scheme.

After you’ve been with us two months, you’ll be able to get an interest-free season ticket loan.

We offer vouchers for children aged up to eleven, with higher rates for the under-fives.

We offer an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to all NAO employees and their immediate family. The EAP is a 24/7 365 days per year service which provides free access to a range of specialist support and information, including telephone and face to face counselling. The service provides a quick, confidential and effective way of getting assistance on how to resolve life management issues such as financial advice, family care, assistance in coping with elderly relative, legal/consumer rights and work related issues.