More than you expected
Grant Thornton UK LLP is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 73,000 people in over 150 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton.
Job Description:
Great minds. Nothing alike.
As a placement student in our audit department, you'll connect with the issues our clients are facing. The constantly evolving landscape calls for an approach that puts what is right first, and you will need to push ideas harder and ask difficult questions, giving our clients the assurance they need.
Our Audit and Assurance practice is comprised of over 10 different teams and over 50 partners. We audit over 8,000 entities annually, ranging from FTSE and AIM listed groups to small and medium sized enterprises. There'll be challenges along the way, but you'll be supported and able to meet each one with a solution.
A look into your future
Our 12-month placement programme is designed to give you real life experiences to take forward into your final year at university and your future career. Here's a glimpse of what you'll experience during your year with us:
* Hands-on experience in the different aspects of audit, with a variety of clients.
* Responsibility from early in your career, taking ownership for interesting and challenging client work.
* Develop a strong internal and external network to learn from.
* Experience in examining financial records, carrying out audit tests, attending stock-takes, and completing audit files.
* Work closely with colleagues to provide robust challenge and market-leading insights to help clients meet their regulatory needs and business objectives.
* Subject to restrictions, you'll be required to spend time travelling to a variety of client offices.
* On-the-job learning, alongside structured training.
* At the end of the programme, you'll gain a wide range of skills and experience which will support your learning and development back at university and when you return to the workplace.
Knowing that you're right for us
We're looking for people who will bring ambition and drive to their role. In changing markets, we need to be able to work at pace and be adaptable to change and to be curious, asking questions to ensure we are delivering the services and quality we expect.
How we work
We have a trust-based way of working at Grant Thornton. Our teams work between our offices, client sites, and at their homes. As a trainee, in-person working is important and is a great way to help you learn even more about the firm and the work we do.
Knowing we're right for you
The culture at Grant Thornton is what sets us apart. We're known for our inclusive culture and creating environments where all our people can flourish. Our values are the unwavering principles that shape our daily behaviours and decisions. We're looking for people who align with our values and are purposefully driven, actively curious, and candid but kind.
In addition to a competitive salary and reward package, you'll also get:
* Tailored development programmes and access to coaching.
* Flexible bank holidays - allowing you to celebrate the days that are important to you.
* Benefits including pension, life assurance, and private medical, additional holiday purchasing and health benefits.
* Anytime benefits giving you access to shopping discounts, gym memberships, financial advice.
Beyond the job
Life is more than work. Our framework for how we work outlines our approach to agile working, and together with your people manager and team, you'll decide the best way of working for your clients, your team, and for you. Everyone here enjoys a competitive salary and you'll receive our core benefits including life assurance, income protection, and private medical cover plus access to a range of voluntary benefits focused on health, family, and wellbeing.
It's that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm's values - purposefully driven, actively curious, and candid but kind.
You deserve the best start to your career. Come to where you'll learn more, where you won't limit yourself, and where you'll discover exactly what you're capable of. Choose Grant Thornton. It's how it should be.
Please note, we are unable to sponsor visa applications for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr