Audit Trainee (Guernsey) – Fully Funded Qualification

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

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.