Purple Path: Private Capital Audit Trainee

Grant Thornton (UK); Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Private medical cover

Pension

Job summary

Grant Thornton UK offers a fast-paced trainee role in audit with a market-leading salary of £29,000 and a fully funded professional qualification, including paid study leave and course fees. You’ll have a Partner sponsor from day one, international exposure, and access to AI tools to accelerate your learning and client impact.

As an auditor trainee, you’ll work with diverse clients, develop technical audit and financial reporting skills, and study ACA/ICAS/CFAB/ACCA/CIMA or DTS to build a

Qualifications

• Able to balance study with hands-on client work.
• Keen interest in digital tools and data-driven insights.
• Ambition to pursue a professional qualification while contributing to client outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support audit engagements from day one with real data and samples.
• Develop understanding of client business operations and financial reporting.
• Build commercial awareness and apply professional judgement to testing and analysis.
• Study for a professional qualification to progress toward future leadership roles.

Skills

Commercial curiosity

Digital explorer mindset

Adaptability

Strong problem-solving

Collaborative communication

Proactive career mindset

Education

Relevant professional qualification (ACA/ICAS/CFAB/ACCA/CIMA/AAT/DTS)

Job description

Grant Thornton UK offers a fast-paced trainee role in audit with a market-leading salary of £29,000 and a fully funded professional qualification, including paid study leave and course fees. You’ll have a Partner sponsor from day one, international exposure, and access to AI tools to accelerate your learning and client impact.

As an auditor trainee, you’ll work with diverse clients, develop technical audit and financial reporting skills, and study ACA/ICAS/CFAB/ACCA/CIMA or DTS to build a