Key Takeaways
- Start a career in Audit with Grant Thornton's Private Capital Audit School Leaver Programme.
- Earn a market-leading salary of £29,300 per year, with a fully funded professional qualification.
- Gain hands-on experience with clients, AI tools, and develop leadership skills.
- Applications are for Autumn 2027 intake.
About the Role
The Programme
This programme offers a different approach to traditional apprenticeship schemes, aiming to turn trainees into leaders with bigger opportunities and faster career growth.
What We Offer
- Market-leading Salary: £29,300 per year with a full benefits package.
- Professional Qualification: Fully funded, including paid study leave, expert tuition, and all course fees covered.
- Mentorship: A named Partner sponsor from day one.
- Global Exposure: Opportunities to build an international perspective.
- Digital Skills: Access to leading AI tools and digital solutions from day one.
- Client Interaction: Meaningful engagement to understand business operations and drive results.
- Structured Learning: Development focused on future Partner capabilities, going beyond technical skills.
- Networking: In-person experiences with your cohort, building a lifelong network.
- Growth Opportunities: Access to additional experiences, including working with the Senior Leadership Team and shaping new initiatives.
- Business Development: Responsibilities before qualification, with hands-on opportunities to win work.
About AI Integration
Grant Thornton is investing £500m in digital transformation, leveraging AI to handle manual tasks and allow you to focus on higher-value work. You will gain experience and training to progress rapidly. You'll spend more time on detailed analysis, professional judgement, and client insights, while also reviewing and challenging AI inputs and outputs to ensure exceptional client service. The focus is on developing human skills like judgement, curiosity, and care alongside digital tool proficiency.
The Role: Audit
Audit provides confidence in a company's financial records. As an auditor, you will examine financial data to ensure accuracy and completeness, work that is crucial for investors, regulators, and the public. You will gain exposure to various clients and sectors, developing commercial awareness.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build strong client relationships across diverse sectors, from large corporations to start-ups.
- Understand business operations and develop technical expertise in audit and financial reporting.
- Work with real data sets, gather evidence, and test samples to assess the impact of errors.
- Apply professional judgement to client policies and estimates.
- Analyse financial statements and review internal controls.
- Study for a relevant professional qualification (ACA, ICAS, CFAB, AAT, ACCA, CIMA or DTS).
Who We're Looking For
This is a fast-paced programme requiring drive and determination to keep pace with demanding work and an intensive professional qualification. We seek individuals with ambition to contribute to a high-performance culture and a long-term future with the firm.
We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:
- Commercial Curiosity: A genuine interest in clients' businesses and an eye for adding value.
- Digital Mindset: Curiosity for digital tools and data, and a drive for smarter solutions.
- Adaptability: Embracing change, asking questions, and learning quickly.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Critical thinking, sound judgement, and attention to detail.
- Collaborative Communication: Effective listening, adaptable approaches, and trust-building with clients and colleagues.
- Proactive Career Approach: Taking ownership of growth and seeking opportunities.
Flexible academic entry requirements will be considered alongside strengths and motivations.