Audit Trainee: Fast-Track to Leadership with AI

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Fully funded professionalqualification

Paid study leave

Course fees covered

Partner sponsor from day one

International exposure

AI tools access

Client interaction

Structured learning

In-person experiences

Job summary

Grant Thornton (UK) offers a fast-track Audit trainee programme designed to shape future leaders. You will work with diverse clients, build strong relationships, and gain hands-on experience with real data from day one, developing technical audit skills and professional judgement.

Alongside the ACA/ICAS/CFAB pathway, you’ll receive a market-leading salary and a fully funded professional qualification, with a Partner sponsor from day one, international exposure, and access to the latest AI tools

Qualifications

• Willingness to pursue a relevant professional qualification (ACA/ICAS/CFAB/AAT/ACCA/CIMA/DTS)
• Demonstrated drive and determination to keep pace with a fast-track programme
• Ambition to contribute to a high-performance culture beyond qualification

Responsibilities

• Work with a variety of clients, from household names to innovative start-ups.
• Build strong client relationships and develop technical expertise in audit and financial reporting.
• Get hands-on from day one with real data sets, sampling, evidence gathering, and testing to assess real-world impact.
• Apply professional judgement to assess policies and estimates adopted by clients.
• Analyse financial statements and review internal controls to understand money, risk and operations.

Skills

Commercial curiosity

Digital mindset

Adaptability

Problem solving

Communication

Proactive career

Education

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

Job description

Grant Thornton (UK) offers a fast-track Audit trainee programme designed to shape future leaders. You will work with diverse clients, build strong relationships, and gain hands-on experience with real data from day one, developing technical audit skills and professional judgement.

Alongside the ACA/ICAS/CFAB pathway, you’ll receive a market-leading salary and a fully funded professional qualification, with a Partner sponsor from day one, international exposure, and access to the latest AI tools