Audit School Leaver: Fast-Track to Leaders & Global Exposure

Grant Thornton (UK); Cardiff; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading salary

Fully-funded professionalqualification

Partner sponsor from day one

International exposure

Access to AI tools

Structured learning & cohort

Job summary

Grant Thornton (UK) is offering a fast-track trainee path in audit, with a fully-funded professional qualification and day-one Partner sponsorship. You will gain exposure to diverse clients, build commercial awareness, and develop technical audit skills while balancing study commitments.

The role blends client work with study, offering international exposure, hands-on opportunities to win work, and support from senior leadership as you progress toward leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Commercial curiosity and ability to spot opportunities for clients from day one.
• Digital mindset with interest in data, tools and smarter solutions.
• Adaptability to change and a fast-paced qualification pathway.
• Strong problem-solving, judgement and attention to detail from first live work.

Responsibilities

• Work with a variety of clients, from household names to innovative start-ups.
• Build strong client relationships and develop audit and financial reporting expertise.
• Get hands-on from day one with real data, samples, and evidence gathering.
• Apply professional judgement to assess policies and estimates used by clients.
• Analyse financial statements and review internal controls across businesses.
• Study for ACA/ICAS/CFAB/ACCA/CIMA/DTS while progressing in the role.

Skills

Commercial curiosity

Digital explorer mindset

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Collaborative communication

Proactive career growth

Education

ACA/ICAS/CFAB/AAT/ACCA/CIMA/DTS

Job description

Grant Thornton (UK) is offering a fast-track trainee path in audit, with a fully-funded professional qualification and day-one Partner sponsorship. You will gain exposure to diverse clients, build commercial awareness, and develop technical audit skills while balancing study commitments.

The role blends client work with study, offering international exposure, hands-on opportunities to win work, and support from senior leadership as you progress toward leadership roles.