Private Capital Audit Trainee - Autumn 2027 (Manchester)

Grant Thornton; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £29,000

Fully-funded professional qualification

Partner sponsor from day one

Job summary

Grant Thornton UK is offering an exciting trainee opportunity in Manchester to train as an auditor while pursuing a leading professional qualification. You will engage with real client work from day one, build strong relationships, and develop the commercial awareness needed for future leadership.

The program blends on-the-job learning with structured study, AI-enabled tools, and mentorship from senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Pursue ACA/ICAS/CFAB/ACCA/CIMA/DTS alongside work.
• Demonstrate commercial awareness and a proactive learning attitude.
• Develop audit and financial reporting technical skills from day one.

Responsibilities

• Work with a variety of clients, building strong relationships and understanding business operations.
• Apply professional judgement to policies and estimates used in client financial statements.
• Analyse financial statements and internal controls to assess risk and improve processes.
• Gain practical experience with real data sets and testing to understand real-world impact of errors.
• Study for a relevant professional qualification to support career progression.

Skills

Commercial curiosity

Digital mindset

Adaptability

Problem solving

Collaborative communication

Proactive career

Education

ACA/ICAS/CFAB/ACCA/CIMA/DTS

Job description

Grant Thornton UK is offering an exciting trainee opportunity in Manchester to train as an auditor while pursuing a leading professional qualification. You will engage with real client work from day one, build strong relationships, and develop the commercial awareness needed for future leadership.

The program blends on-the-job learning with structured study, AI-enabled tools, and mentorship from senior leaders.