Step 1:  To download our application form for CIPFA training click here.  This form should be completed and returned to graduate.recruitment@scott-moncrieff.com. 

Step 2:  If your application form meets our criteria, you will be asked to complete online assessments.  These are run in conjunction with SHL and more information can be found on their website by clicking here.  We require candidates to complete these tests within one week of them being issues.

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Step 3: Candidates who pass these tests will be invited to sit a further test at our offices in Glasgow or Edinburgh called Fastrack. This assesses your ability to analyse data and solve problems.

Step 4:  Candidates who pass this test will be invited to an assessment centre, which will be held in our Edinburgh office.  These will be held over a morning or afternoon and consist of the following elements:

• A group exercise – a maximum of 6 candidates will be given a group exercise topic on the day to discuss.  No preparation is needed.   
• In-tray exercise– test to assess your ability to organise and priorities your workload. • Competency based interview – this will be conducted by two assessors, a mixture of assessors from the HR team and the Audit team. 

Step 5:  Candidates successful at the assessment centres will be invited back for a second interview.  Prior to this interview we require candidates to undertake a personality questionnaire.  Candidates will be interviewed by a member of the Audit Team and an Audit Partner. To view our Audit & Assurance Partners click here.

Step 6:  Offers will be made to successful candidates. 

Quick links:

• Graduate Recruitment: Where are you headed?
• Training with CIPFA & Scott-Moncrieff
• Meet us at forthcoming graduate recruitment events
• What do our recent graduate recruits think about working for Scott-Moncrieff?
• Where can I find out more about CIPFA in Scotland?
• Check out our FAQs