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Private Capital Audit Graduate Programme (Autumn 2027) - Liverpool

Grant Thornton
£34,250
Liverpool
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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Join a graduate programme with a market-leading salary of £34,250 and a £5,000 milestone bonus.
  • Undertake a fully-funded professional qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA) with paid study leave.
  • Gain hands-on audit experience with diverse clients, leveraging AI tools.
  • Develop leadership skills and international exposure with a dedicated Partner sponsor.

About the Role

This programme offers a different approach to traditional graduate schemes, focusing on accelerating your career from the start with opportunities for leadership development.

What We Offer

  • Market-leading Salary & Benefits: A salary of £34,250 and a comprehensive benefits package.
  • Milestone Bonus: A £5,000 bonus (50% on joining, 50% on qualification) to support your early career.
  • Fully-Funded Professional Qualification: Includes paid study leave, expert tuition, and all course fees covered (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
  • Dedicated Support: A named Partner sponsor from day one.
  • International Exposure: Build a global perspective.
  • Digital Skills: Access to leading AI tools and digital solutions.
  • Client Interaction: Meaningful engagement to understand business operations and drive results.
  • Structured Learning: Develop capabilities for future leadership roles.
  • Networking: In-person experiences with your cohort and a lifelong network.
  • Growth Opportunities: Access to additional projects and Senior Leadership Team engagement.
  • Business Development: Hands-on experience in winning work.

Technology & Innovation

We are investing £500m in digital transformation, leveraging AI to handle manual tasks. This allows you to focus on higher-value work, detailed analysis, professional judgement, and client insights. You will review and challenge AI outputs, ensuring exceptional client service while developing essential human skills like judgement, curiosity, and care.

The Role of Audit

Audit provides confidence in a company's financial records. You will examine financial statements for accuracy and completeness, essential for investors, regulators, and the public. You will gain exposure to diverse clients and sectors, developing commercial awareness.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Build strong client relationships across various sectors.
  • Understand business operations and develop technical expertise in audit and financial reporting.
  • Work with real data, gather evidence, and test for errors.
  • Apply professional judgement to assess client policies and estimates.
  • Analyse financial statements and review internal controls.
  • Study for a professional qualification (ACA, ICAS, CFAB, AAT, ACCA, CIMA or DTS).