Business Process Outsourcing School Leaver Programme (Autumn 2027) - Leeds / Liverpool / Manchester

The Programme

This programme offers a different approach to traditional apprenticeship schemes, focusing on accelerating your career from the start and developing trainees into leaders.

What You'll Receive

• A market-leading salary of £29,000 and full benefits package.
• A fully-funded professional qualification, including paid study leave, expert tuition, and all course fees covered.
• A named Partner sponsor from day one.
• International exposure to build a global perspective.
• Access to the latest leading AI tools and digital solutions.
• Meaningful client interaction to understand business operations and drive results.
• Structured learning designed to develop future Partner capabilities.
• In-person experiences with your cohort for networking.
• Opportunities to work with the Senior Leadership Team and shape new initiatives.
• Business Development responsibilities, including winning work.

About AI and Your Role

Grant Thornton is investing £500m in digital transformation, utilising leading AI tools to enhance efficiency and allow focus on higher-value work. You will gain experience and training to progress rapidly.

Your role will involve:

• Spending more time on detailed analysis, professional judgement, and providing valuable insights to clients.
• Reviewing and challenging AI inputs and outputs to ensure exceptional client service.
• Developing human skills such as judgement, curiosity, and care in client relationships, alongside using AI tools.

The Role in Advisory

Advisory services help businesses navigate critical moments, manage risk, prevent fraud, transform operations, and unlock growth. You will work across service lines including Business Risk Services, Actuarial and Insurance Risk Consulting, Counter Fraud, and Business Process Outsourcing.

As a member of the Advisory team, you will:

• Work with a variety of clients, from FTSE-listed companies to fast-growing start-ups, across financial services, public sector, and technology.
• Contribute to real advisory projects, including risk and controls reviews, actuarial modelling, fraud investigations, and process transformation.
• Build strong technical foundations within a specific advisory team, with opportunities to rotate across the advisory offering.
• Take on responsibility quickly, owning tasks that challenge your thinking.
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues to develop clear, actionable solutions.
• Support clients through strategic and operational challenges to improve performance and achieve growth.
• Study for a relevant professional qualification (typically ACA, ICAS, CFAB, AAT, ACCA, CIMA or DTS).

Who We're Looking For

This pathway requires drive and determination due to its fast pace and intensive professional qualification. We seek individuals with ambition who see a long-term future with the firm.

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Commercial curiosity: A genuine interest in clients' businesses and spotting opportunities.
• Digital explorer's mindset: Curiosity for digital tools and data, and a drive for smarter solutions.
• Adaptability: Embracing change, asking questions, and learning quickly.
• Strong problem-solving skills: Critical thinking, sound judgement, and attention to detail.
• Collaborative communication: Effective listening, adapting approaches, and building trust.
• Proactive career approach: Taking ownership of growth and seeking opportunities.

We have a flexible approach to academic entry requirements and will consider these alongside your strengths and motivations.