Key Takeaways
- 12-month Tax Placement Programme in Manchester with a salary of £29,000.
- Gain hands-on experience with clients and cutting-edge AI tools.
- Develop technical and professional skills for a career in tax.
- Opportunity to become a future leader within Grant Thornton.
- Applications are for Summer 2027.
About the Role
Grant Thornton offers a 12-month Tax Placement Programme for Summer 2027 in Manchester. This full-time programme aims to develop placement students into future leaders, offering real responsibility and accelerated career growth.
What We Offer
- A market-leading salary of £29,000 per year and a full benefits package.
- Access to leading AI tools and digital solutions from day one.
- Meaningful client interaction to understand business operations and drive results.
- Structured learning designed to develop capabilities for a future Partner role.
- In-person experiences with a cohort of future leaders, building a lifelong network.
- Opportunities to work with the Senior Leadership Team and shape new initiatives.
- Hands-on experience in winning work and supporting business growth.
Technology and Your Role
Grant Thornton is investing £500m in digital transformation, with AI tools handling manual tasks to allow focus on higher-value work. You will gain experience and training to progress rapidly. You will spend more time on detailed analysis, professional judgement, and providing insights. You will review and challenge AI inputs and outputs to ensure exceptional client service.
About Tax at Grant Thornton
Tax professionals advise on complex legislation, identify risks, pursue opportunities, and ensure client compliance. You will gain experience across multiple tax teams, working with a wide range of clients and specialisms.
As a tax professional, you will:
- Work with diverse clients, from household names to start-ups, building strong relationships and developing technical expertise.
- Engage directly with client data, research technical positions, and determine correct answers under current tax rules.
- Analyse how tax rules apply to various transactions and scenarios, helping clients navigate change.
- Understand business operations and how tax influences decisions on investment, people, strategy, risk, and growth.
Who We're Looking For
We seek individuals with ambition, a desire to contribute to a high-performance culture, and a vision for a long-term career with Grant Thornton.
Ideal candidates will possess:
- Commercial Curiosity: A genuine interest in clients' businesses and an ability to spot opportunities.
- Digital Explorer Mindset: Curiosity for digital tools and data, and a drive for smarter solutions.
- Adaptability: Embrace change, ask insightful questions, and learn quickly.
- Strong Problem-Solving Skills: Critical thinking, sound judgement, and attention to detail.
- Collaborative Communication: Effective listening, adaptable communication, and trust-building with clients and colleagues.
- Proactive Career Approach: Taking ownership of personal growth and seeking opportunities.
We have a flexible approach to academic entry requirements, considering them alongside your strengths and motivations. This is an opportunity to grow with a fast-paced, digitally-focused firm investing in its future leaders.