Capital Audit Trainee: 12-Month Fast-Track to Leadership

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Grant Thornton (UK) in Leeds is seeking an audit trainee to join a high-performance culture and begin a fast-tracked path to leadership. You will gain real client exposure from day one, work on diverse engagements, and develop technical audit skills within a structured learning program that accelerates career progression.

As a trainee, you’ll leverage AI tools to enhance analysis while developing the human judgement and communication skills that differentiate you in client relationships.

Qualifications

• Interest in auditing and how businesses operate.
• Strong commercial awareness and curiosity.
• Willingness to learn and grow through structured learning.

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, using real data sets and samples.
• Apply professional judgement to assess policies and estimates.
• Analyse financial statements and review internal controls.
• Get to know Head of Audit, Wendy Russell here.

Skills

Commercial curiosity

Digital mindset

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Collaborative communication

Proactive attitude

Education

Accounting or Finance degree

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Grant Thornton (UK) in Leeds is seeking an audit trainee to join a high-performance culture and begin a fast-tracked path to leadership. You will gain real client exposure from day one, work on diverse engagements, and develop technical audit skills within a structured learning program that accelerates career progression.

As a trainee, you’ll leverage AI tools to enhance analysis while developing the human judgement and communication skills that differentiate you in client relationships.