Purple Path: Global Audit Graduate Programme

Grant Thornton UK

Cardiff

On-site

GBP 29,000 - 39,000

Full time

4 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading salary £34,250
Fully-funded professionalqualification
Named Partner sponsor from day one
International exposure

Job summary

Grant Thornton UK is recruiting graduates for an aud it pathway designed to accelerate your career from the start. You will gain hands-on client experience, support from a Partner sponsor, and access to cutting-edge AI tools as part of a digitally driven culture.

You’ll follow the purple path toward a professional qualification with paid study leave, and you'll engage in meaningful client work with real business impact from day one, while developing leadership capabilities for future partners.

Qualifications

  • Interest in audit and financial reporting.
  • Desire to complete a professional qualification (ACA/ICAS/CFAB/ACCA/CIMA/DTS).
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
  • Commitment to developing leadership and business acumen.

Responsibilities

  • Audit a diverse client base, building commercial awareness and technical expertise.
  • Work with real data sets, sample testing and evidence gathering from clients.
  • Apply professional judgement to policies and estimates.
  • Analyse financial statements and review internal controls to understand money, risk and operations.
  • Study for professional qualification (ACA, ICAS, CFAB, ACCA, CIMA or DTS).

Skills

Commercial curiosity
Digital explorer mindset
Adaptability
Problem-solving skills
Collaborative communication
Proactive career development

Education

Degree or equivalent

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Grant Thornton UK is recruiting graduates for an aud it pathway designed to accelerate your career from the start. You will gain hands-on client experience, support from a Partner sponsor, and access to cutting-edge AI tools as part of a digitally driven culture.

You’ll follow the purple path toward a professional qualification with paid study leave, and you'll engage in meaningful client work with real business impact from day one, while developing leadership capabilities for future partners.

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