Private Capital Audit 12 Month Placement Programme (Summer 2026) - Milton Keynes

Grant Thornton UK LLP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit and advisory firm is offering a 12-month placement program providing hands-on experience in various client audits. Ideal candidates are actively curious and driven individuals eager to explore business operations and verify financial accuracy. This role offers a competitive salary, mentoring opportunities, and a structured development program to kickstart your career in auditing.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Extra holiday options

Dedicated support network

Qualifications

• Actively curious and purposefully driven individuals who want to shape the future of business.
• Strong problem-solving skills and innovative thinking required.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build trust with others.

Responsibilities

• Work with clients, gaining exposure to different industries.
• Conduct audits and verify financial accuracy.
• Analyze financial statements and review internal controls.
• Use data to identify trends and support findings.
• Stay updated with regulations and develop professional judgement.

Skills

Curious minds

Innovative problem solvers

Collaborative partners

Effective communicators

Self‑leaders

Career‑minded contributors

Job description

More than you expected

The UK member firms of Grant Thornton are part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 76,000 professionals in over 150 countries. We are a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond, personal, proactive and agile. That's Grant Thornton.

Job Description

Real responsibility. Real impact. Right from the start.

Auditors are investigators, problem-solvers, and trusted advisers. They dive deep into how businesses operate, ensuring the numbers tell the real story, and helping organisations stay on track. Think of it as a backstage pass to the business world, where you don't just observe - you make a difference.

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

Our 12‑month placement programme is your launchpad to a meaningful career and a chance to make a real impact on UK businesses.

What you’ll do

• Work with a variety of clients, from household names to innovative start‑ups, gaining exposure to different industries and challenges.
• Get hands‑on with real audits, visiting client sites, attending stock counts, and carrying out testing that helps verify financial accuracy and uncover risks.
• Understand how businesses work by analysing financial statements, reviewing internal controls, and learning how companies manage money, risk, and operations.
• 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 your professional judgement, and building relationships with mentors and experts across the firm.

Who we’re looking for

• 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

• Kickstart your career with a structured placement programme designed to give you real‑world experience from day one.
• Technology to support your learning and client work.
• Dedicated support network, from experienced managers and mentors 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

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

We're growing fast, and we 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 placement programme. It's the start of something bigger.