Digital Audit Graduate Programme (Autumn 2026) - Southampton

Grant Thornton UK LLP; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit firm in Eastleigh is offering a graduate programme focused on hands-on coding and developing innovative audit solutions. The programme provides extensive support for professional qualifications like ACA and various apprenticeships, ensuring a solid start to your career. Ideal candidates are curious, collaborative, and eager to make a meaningful impact in the audit field.

Benefits

Fully funded professional qualification

Dedicated support network

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Desire to learn and grow professionally.
• Ability to collaborate respectfully with others.
• Focus on quality, accuracy, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve audit software solutions.
• Collaborate with audit teams for insightful data analysis.
• Engage with AI and machine learning for audit solutions.

Skills

Hands-on coding

Engage with emerging technologies

Innovative problem solvers

Effective communicators

Curious minds

Education

ACA qualification

Level 6 digital technology solutions apprenticeship

Level 6 data scientist degree apprenticeship

Job description

Overview

More than you expected. The UK member firms of Grant Thornton are part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms with 76,000 people in over 150 countries. We are a team of independent thinkers who prioritise quality, inclusion and integrity. We bring a different experience to our clients—personal, proactive and agile. Join us to shape the digital landscape and be part of the future of audit.

Join our Digital Audit team to work alongside auditors and technology specialists solving complex client challenges with cutting‑edge AI and digital tools. You may develop bespoke digital services or analytics applications used tens of thousands of times each month, offering a dynamic start to your career.

At Grant Thornton, we seek actively curious, purposefully driven and candid but kind individuals who want to shape the future of business, not follow it.

Our three‑year audit graduate programme is your launchpad to a meaningful career, a professional qualification, and a chance to make a real impact on UK businesses.

What you\'ll do

• Hands-on coding, developing and improving audit software solutions used across projects, ensuring quality, accuracy and compliance with the latest auditing standards.
• Engage with emerging technologies such as data analytics, AI and machine learning to create dynamic audit solutions.
• Get hands-on early responsibility, taking ownership of coding tasks that contribute to larger audit projects, delivering impactful results.
• Audit team facing experience, collaborating to provide clients with insightful data analysis and software‑driven audit results.
• Develop a diverse skill set, gain exposure to different audit areas, working with specialists in data, risk and financial reporting.
• Use data and technology to spot trends, identify anomalies and support your findings.
• Keep learning and growing by staying up to date with regulations, developing professional judgement, and building relationships with mentors and experts across the firm.
• Study with support, with dedicated time to study and a team behind you as you work towards a professional qualification.

You have the option of studying towards the ACA qualification, a level 6 digital technology solutions apprenticeship or a level 6 data scientist degree apprenticeship. Please note, if you have studied something similar before, it may be more appropriate to study towards a Level 7 applied data analytics apprenticeship instead, to recognise the knowledge you will already have. While we have preferred study routes, we\'re open to exploring other qualifications, accreditations or apprenticeships of your choice, provided it is relevant to the role.

Who we\'re looking for

We have a flexible approach to academic entry requirements and will consider them alongside your strengths and motivations. We\'re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations.

• Curious minds who explore ideas and ask thoughtful questions.
• Innovative problem solvers who think creatively, spot patterns, and turn data into meaningful insights.
• Collaborative partners who work respectfully and build trust with others.
• Effective communicators who listen, adapt, and express ideas clearly.
• Self-leaders who manage and flex their time, mindset and energy effectively.
• Career-minded contributors who take initiative and are motivated to grow.

What you\'ll get

• Fully funded professional qualification, including paid study leave, expert tuition and all course fees covered.
• Technology to support your learning and client work.
• Dedicated support network, from experienced managers and mentors to college tutors who\'ll guide you every step of the way.
• Our approach to how we work helps you balance life, learning and work.
• Exclusive discounts on shopping, gyms and wellbeing services.
• Opportunities to give back through mentoring, volunteering or fundraising initiatives.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including:
  • Extra holiday options (including flexible bank holidays and the option to purchase additional holidays)
  • Life assurance
  • Private medical insurance

What we expect from you

As part of your training with us, you\'ll be provided with study leave to support you in completing your professional qualification. Completing a professional qualification is a substantial commitment and you will be required to study in your spare time outside of working hours. You\'ll also be provided with study leave in the run up to your exams. You will need to be focused, committed and able to balance the requirements of being a trainee.

Join the firm that\'s shaping the accountants of the future

We\'re growing fast and want you to grow with us. With digital‑first innovation and an inclusive culture that powers progress, this is your chance to shape what\'s next. This isn\'t just a graduate scheme; it\'s the start of something bigger.