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

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

Job summary

A leading audit and advisory firm in the UK is offering a 12-month placement programme aimed at launching careers. Participants will assist clients in maintaining financial health and accountability. Ideal candidates are curious, innovative problem solvers and effective communicators eager to grow within the industry. The firm provides a structured learning environment, competitive salary, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Mentorship and guidance

Exclusive discounts

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Flexible holidays

Qualifications

• Flexible academic entry requirements; focus on strengths and motivations.
• Must be curious, innovative, collaborative, effective communicators, and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Assist businesses in staying financially healthy and transparent.
• Engage with a variety of clients and industries.
• Utilize data and technology to analyze findings.

Skills

Curiosity

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Collaboration

Self-leadership

Job description

Overview

The UK member firms of Grant Thornton are part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, with some 76,000 people in over 150 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. We bring a different experience to our clients worldwide — personal, proactive and agile — delivering the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. This is a 12-month placement programme designed to be your launchpad to a meaningful career and to make a real impact on UK businesses.

Auditors are investigators, problem-solvers, and trusted advisers who dive deep into how businesses operate, ensuring the numbers tell the real story and helping organisations stay on track. We are looking for actively curious, purposefully driven, and candid but kind individuals who want to shape the future of business, not follow it.

What you'll do

• You'll be part of a team that helps businesses stay financially healthy, transparent, and accountable. You'll learn by doing, with plenty of support along the way.
• Work with a variety of clients, from household names to innovative start-ups, gaining exposure to different industries and challenges.
• Use data and technology to spot trends, identify anomalies, and support your findings.

Who we're looking for

We take a flexible approach to academic entry requirements and will consider these 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

• 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, and 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.