Purple Path Audit Graduate - Fast-Track to Leadership

Grant Thornton (UK); Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £37,250

Bonus £5,000

Fully funded qualification

Partner sponsor

AI tools access

International exposure

In-person experiences

Job summary

Grant Thornton UKis actively recruiting graduates for an accelerated trainee programme that turns trainees into leaders. You’ll join a cohort, undertake real client work from day one, and progress toward a professional qualification while earning a market-leading salary.

The role includes exposure to diverse clients, hands-on audit activities, and early responsibility under senior sponsorship to develop skills beyond technical knowledge.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates commercial curiosity and interest in client businesses.
• Shows adaptability to fast-paced, changing environments.
• Evidences problem-solving and sound judgement from first live work.
• Exhibits collaborative communication with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Work with a variety of clients, from household names to start-ups.
• Develop technical expertise in audit and financial reporting.
• Handle real data sets, select samples, and test evidence.
• Apply professional judgement to assess policies and estimates.
• Study for ACA/ICAS/CFAB/ACCA/CIMA or similar qualification.

Skills

Commercial curiosity

Digital mindset

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Collaborative communication

Proactive growth mindset

Job description

Grant Thornton UKis actively recruiting graduates for an accelerated trainee programme that turns trainees into leaders. You’ll join a cohort, undertake real client work from day one, and progress toward a professional qualification while earning a market-leading salary.

The role includes exposure to diverse clients, hands-on audit activities, and early responsibility under senior sponsorship to develop skills beyond technical knowledge.