Audit Leadership: The Purple Path Graduate Programme

Grant Thornton

Leicester

On-site

GBP 29,000 - 39,000

Full time

45 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Milestone bonus
Fully-funded qualification
Named Partner sponsor
AI tools access
International exposure

Job summary

Grant Thornton UK is launching a graduate programme that accelerates your career along the purple path. You’ll work on diverse client engagements, leveraging AI tools and digital solutions from day one to build a global perspective early in your career.

You’ll undertake a highly structured learning journey, combining hands-on client experience with a funded professional qualification and strong sponsor support to help you fast-track to leadership.

Qualifications

  • Ability to balance rigorous study with demanding client work.
  • Genuine curiosity about clients' businesses.
  • Drive to grow into a future partner.

Responsibilities

  • Work with diverse clients to develop audit and financial reporting expertise.
  • Perform substantive testing and evidence gathering from clients.
  • Apply professional judgement to policies and estimates.
  • Analyse financial statements and assess internal controls.
  • Engage in learning for ACA/ICAS/CFAB and related qualifications.

Skills

Commercial curiosity
Digital explorer mindset
Adaptability
Strong problem-solving
Collaborative communication
Proactive career

Education

Professional qualification program (ACA/ICAS/CFAB/ACCA/CIMA/DTS)

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Grant Thornton UK is launching a graduate programme that accelerates your career along the purple path. You’ll work on diverse client engagements, leveraging AI tools and digital solutions from day one to build a global perspective early in your career.

You’ll undertake a highly structured learning journey, combining hands-on client experience with a funded professional qualification and strong sponsor support to help you fast-track to leadership.

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