Audit Trainee - 2027 intake

Grant Thornton Channel Islands; St Peter Port; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully-funded qualification

Paid study leave

AI tools access

Client interaction opportunities

Leadership exposure

Business development opportunities

Job summary

Grant Thornton Channel Islands in Guernsey seeks an Audit Trainee for the 2027 intake. The role supports planning and administration of audits, ensuring high standards within timetable and budget while delivering excellent client service.

The program offers a fully-funded professional qualification, paid study leave, and access to AI tools from day one to build skills and drive growth within diverse client engagements.

Qualifications

• Curiosity for digital tools and data, and a drive to find smarter solutions early on.
• Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills.
• Critical thinking, sound judgement, and attention to detail from your first live piece of work.
• Attention to detail to ensure quality meets ethical and professional standards.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines with a proactive approach.
• Genuine interest in clients' businesses and spotting opportunities to add value.
• Analytical with the ability to analyse data from various sources.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to deal with people at all levels.
• Ownership of growth and seeking opportunities rather than waiting to be offered them.
• Flexible approach to academic entry requirements alongside strengths and motivations.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the conduct of an audit engagement under supervision and may handle small non-complex audits.
• Assists with audit planning procedures using the firm’s methodology and highlights key matters.
• Completes allocated tasks to high standards meeting reporting and auditing standards.
• Assists with preparation of simpler financial statements or reviews client-prepared statements.
• Monitors own WIP and contributes to departmental billing.
• Builds confidence in dealing with clients and expands knowledge for more complex engagements.
• Acts as an ambassador of the firm, promoting it to facilitate new business opportunities.

Skills

Digital tools

Planning

Time management

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Flexible attitude

Client focus

Data analysis

Communication skills

Growth mindset

Education

UCAS points requirement

University degree (2:1 or above)

Job description

Audit Trainee - 2027 intake

Department: Audit

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Guernsey

Description

Suitable for anyone considering a career in accountancy. Whether they be a school leaver, graduate or an individual looking to make a career change.
Purpose: The role is to assist the team with the planning and administration of audit assignments, enabling completion to a high standard within agreed timetable and budget and is motivated to perform and committed to effective client service and the quality of work meets the company’s ethical and professional standards and supports organisational success.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Assists in the conduct of an audit engagement under supervision and may be responsible for undertaking small non-complex audits which will involve pre-audit scoping and preparation, identifying audit risks and performing preliminary evaluation of client’s internal control structure to identify weaknesses and areas for management consideration and improvement.
• Assists with audit planning procedures including audit tests using the firm’s audit methodology ensuring that key matters not identified at the planning stage are brought to the attention of the client management team and assists with assessment.
• Completes allocated tasks to a high standard which meet set reporting and auditing standards.
• Assists with preparation of the simpler financial statements, or reviews client-prepared financial statement and other management reports to develop understanding and increase knowledge of various entities and accounting issues.
• Monitors own WIP and ensures a positive contribution is made to departmental billing.
• Builds confidence in dealing with clients and knowledge of more in depth tasks, developing the ability to take on more complex engagements and builds relationships to ensure client retention and growth.
• Acts as an ambassador of the firm, building relationships and promoting the firm at every opportunity to facilitate new business opportunities.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Curiosity for digital tools and data, and a drive to find smarter solutions early on.
• Possesses excellent planning, organisational and time management skills.
• Critical thinking, sound judgement, and attention to detail from your first live piece of work.
• Has attention to detail to ensure that the quality of work will meet the required ethical and professional standards.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines coupled with a flexible attitude and a proactive approach to work.
• Genuine interest in our clients' businesses and an eye for spotting opportunities to add value, from the start.
• Analytical with the ability to analyse data from a variety of different sources.
• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills and has the confidence to deal with people at all levels.
• Taking ownership of your growth and seeking out opportunities rather than waiting for them to come to you.
• We've got a flexible approach to academic entry requirements, and we'll consider these alongside your strengths and motivations. We typically look at School leaver: 112 UCAS points or equivalent / Graduate: Degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent.

What investing in talent actually looks like:

• A fully-funded professional qualification, including paid study leave, expert tuition, and all course fees covered
• Access to the latest leading AI tools and digital solutions from day one, building skills that will shape the future of your career
• Meaningful client interaction - understanding how businesses operate and driving results which matter
• Access to additional opportunities as you reach your potential - from working with our Senior Leadership Team to shaping new initiatives
• Business Development responsibilities before you even qualify. Hands-on opportunities to win work and support our growth ambitions