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.
At Grant Thornton, we believe in challenging conventions and pushing boundaries to deliver exceptional digital audit services. Our Digital Audit team is at the forefront of technological innovation, harnessing the power of data and coding to drive precision and efficiency in our audit process.
We take pride in quality across the firm and continue to make a significant investment in this area – it is at the heart of everything we do. We have once again received top marks for our audit quality from the Financial Reporting Council in its Audit Quality Review.
As a Digital Audit Trainee, you’ll collaborate with auditors and technology specialists to help the Grant Thornton audit teams overcome client challenges using cutting-edge technology. 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 auditors the tools and solutions they need. If you're ready to embark on a career where no two days are the same, this role will give you the perfect foundation in the digital world, from delivering bespoke digital services to our audit team to coding analytics apps used tens of thousands of times a month. There’ll be challenges along the way, but you’ll be supported and able to meet each one with a solution. That’s how you excel here.
A look into your future
Our 4.5 year rotational School Leaver programme is designed to take you on a journey from School Leaver to Professional. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll experience during the programme:
- Hands-on coding: work on developing and improving audit software solutions that will be used across various projects, ensuring quality, accuracy, and compliance with the latest auditing standards
- Innovative technologies: engage with emerging technologies such as data analytics, AI, and machine learning to create dynamic audit solutions
- Audit team facing experience: collaborate with audit teams to provide clients with insightful data analysis and software-driven audit results
- Early responsibility: take ownership of coding tasks that contribute to larger audit projects, delivering impactful results early in your career
- Structured learning: learn from industry-leading experts, and gain professional qualifications to build your tech skills
- Develop a diverse skill set: gain exposure to different audit areas, working closely with specialists in data, risk, and financial reporting
As part of this programme you have the option of tailoring your further studies to meet your own career aspirations:
- First option is to studying the ICAEW ACA qualification (Associate Chartered Accountant)
- If you choose this route, you will spend the first two years focussing on the CFAB level of the qualification (Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business) before moving on to complete the full ACA chartered qualification over the next 2.5 years.
- Second option would be to study towards a Digital and Technology Solutions Level 6 apprenticeship route. This programme can take between 3 and 4.5 years.
- If you're looking for a shorter, more focussed apprenticeship. The third option is to complement your day job with an 18-24 month Level 4 apprenticeship - either Data Analyst or Applied Digital Technology (Data Analytics), or similar.
- While, we have preferred study routes, we’re open to exploring other qualifications, accreditations or apprenticeships of your choice, provided it is relevant to the role.
Knowing that you’re right for us
We’re looking for curious, analytical minds who are passionate about technology. You don’t need to have all the answers right now, but you do need the drive to seek them out. Some of the core skills we’ll be looking for include:
• Skills: a basic understanding of data analysis and a willingness to learn is key
• Mindset: you enjoy solving complex problems, can work collaboratively in teams, and thrive in an environment that encourages innovation
• Education: while we value A Levels in STEM-related subjects, we also welcome those from diverse backgrounds who have a passion for coding and technology, many of our team come from a non-STEM backgrounds too.
How we work
We have a trust-based way of working at Grant Thornton, driven by responsible people who have the best interests of our firm and our clients at heart. Our teams work between our offices, client sites, at their homes with trainees also attending college as required. 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, as well building relationships and connections with your peers. Once you know the team you will be joining, we will advise of their working patterns, and of course where required there is flex within this.
Remote working is a possibility for this role.
Study
You’ll need to be focused, committed, and organised as a Trainee, to balance your study and work requirements. You will be provided with study leave to help you complete your professional qualification but you will also find you need to study in your spare time outside of your working hours. Completing a professional qualification is a substantial commitment and its worth taking this into consideration before applying.
You will have the opportunity to study towards your ACA or an apprenticeship both fully funded by us. Please see above for more information.
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. The things that set you apart, we value them, and this helps us all to perform at our best.
Our values are the unwavering principles that shape our daily behaviours and decisions, alongside our drive to do the right thing. We’re looking for people who align with our values and are purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind. You can learn more about our values in practice here.
It’s not just about our culture and values, in additional to a competitive salary and reward package, us 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
- Any benefits giving you access to shopping discounts, gym memberships, financial advice
And more. Visit our benefits section to read more.
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 to choose from focused on health, family and wellbeing.
The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. 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.
Before applying, we would encourage you to visit our employability hub to get a feel for what it’s like to start your career with us and to get some hints and tips for the next stage in our process.
ABOUT US
Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive.
Besides a competitive salary, you'll receive our core benefits including, life assurance, income protection and private medical cover plus access to a range of voluntary benefits to choose from focused on health, family and wellbeing.
Our range of voluntary benefits allows to you to make choices that are right for you. Whether that’s a pension, making use of the shopping gateway for discounts, using the bike4work scheme or additional health benefits or accessing mortgage and financial advice, you can choose the benefits that work for you.
You are also able to choose when you take your bank holidays throughout the year. We want to support our people in celebrating holidays and occasions that are important to their religion, ethnicity, culture heritage or other parts of their identity and this is just one way we do this.
CloseLife at Grant Thornton
"I definitely think I’ve made the right decision because I've got a good salary, good benefits and a good support group of professional peers to talk to, along with excellent managers that can guide me and help me."
"What separates Grant Thornton from other large firms is how much responsibility you have from the outset – and the chance to show how you can handle it. Senior people really place a lot of trust in junior members of the team."
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