Purple Path: Accounting Services Trainee Leader

Grant Thornton; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £34,250

£5,000 milestone bonus

Fully funded professionalqualification

Partner sponsor from day one

International exposure

AI tools access

Job summary

Grant Thornton UK is launching a fast‑tracked graduate pathway designed to develop leaders from the start. You will engage with clients, leverage AI tools, and benefit from a fully funded professional qualification.

A Partner sponsor supports your growth, and international exposure accelerates your career early. You will join a structured program with opportunities to gain hands‑on experience, participate in business development, and grow within a digital‑first culture focused on leadership

Qualifications

• Intensive professional qualification (ACA/ICAS/CFAB/ACCA/CIMA) with paid study leave
• Demonstrate commercial curiosity and a digital mindset from day one
• Willingness to take on client exposure and business development tasks early

Responsibilities

• Work with a variety of clients and develop audit and financial reporting skills
• Take on real data sets, sample selection, gather evidence and assess impact
• Apply professional judgement to accounting policies and estimates
• Analyse financial statements and review internal controls
• Study for a relevant professional qualification alongside work

Skills

Commercial curiosity

Digital mindset

Adaptability

Problem solving

Collaborative communication

Proactive career

Job description

Grant Thornton UK is launching a fast‑tracked graduate pathway designed to develop leaders from the start. You will engage with clients, leverage AI tools, and benefit from a fully funded professional qualification.

A Partner sponsor supports your growth, and international exposure accelerates your career early. You will join a structured program with opportunities to gain hands‑on experience, participate in business development, and grow within a digital‑first culture focused on leadership