Purple Path Audit Graduate Programme – Autumn 2027

Grant Thornton (UK); Leeds; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£34,250 salary

£5,000 milestone bonus

Fully-funded professionalqualification

Paid study leave

Partner sponsor from day one

AI tools access

Life assurance

Income protection

Private medical cover

Job summary

Grant Thornton UK LLP in Leeds offers a high-growth graduate scheme in audit. You will work with a range of clients, build commercial awareness, and study for a leading professional qualification.

The programme is backed by senior sponsorship, with extensive support and real client experience from day one. You’ll gain exposure to digital tools and AI-enabled insights while developing core audit skills and professional judgement in a fast-paced environment designed to accelerate your career

Qualifications

• Commercial curiosity about client businesses and opportunities to add value.
• Digital mindset and data-driven approach to solve problems.
• Adaptability to change and quick learning in a fast-paced programme.
• Strong problem-solving, judgement and attention to detail from day one.
• Collaborative communication with clients and colleagues; build trust early.
• Proactive ownership of growth and willingness to seek opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Engage with a variety of clients, building commercial awareness and technical audit knowledge.
• Develop technical expertise in audit and financial reporting while studying for a professional qualification.
• Contribute to client deliverables using data and real-world evidence.
• Apply professional judgement to assess policies and estimates in financial statements.

Skills

Commercial curiosity

Digital tools mindset

Adaptability

Problem solving

Collaborative communication

Proactive career mindset

Education

Professional qualification pathway

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Grant Thornton UK LLP in Leeds offers a high-growth graduate scheme in audit. You will work with a range of clients, build commercial awareness, and study for a leading professional qualification.

The programme is backed by senior sponsorship, with extensive support and real client experience from day one. You’ll gain exposure to digital tools and AI-enabled insights while developing core audit skills and professional judgement in a fast-paced environment designed to accelerate your career