Tax School Leaver Programme 2027 (Autumn) – Manchester

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

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading salary £29,000

Fully-funded professional qualification

Partner sponsor from day one

International exposure

Access to AI tools and digital solve

Meaningful client interaction

Structured learning pathway

In-person cohort experiences

Job summary

Grant Thornton UK is offering a distinctive apprenticeship pathway for ambitious school leavers, combining professional training with real client exposure. You will study toward ACA/ATT/CTA-type qualifications while handling live tax work.

You'll gain international exposure, ongoing mentoring, and the chance to work closely with senior leaders from day one, supported by a Partner sponsor to accelerate your career.

Qualifications

• Commercial curiosity with an eye for opportunity to add value from day one.
• Digital mindset with curiosity for data and digital tools.
• Adaptability to change and quick learning in a fast-paced pathway.
• Strong problem-solving and sound judgment from first live work.
• Collaborative communication to build trust with clients and colleagues.
• Proactive ownership of growth and seeking opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Work with a variety of clients and build strong relationships.
• Develop technical tax expertise while understanding how businesses operate.
• Engage hands-on from day one with real client data and current tax rules.
• Tackle real problems, interpreting how tax rules apply to transactions.
• Understand business structures and how tax shapes investment decisions.

Skills

Commercial curiosity

Digital explorer mindset

Adaptability

Strong problem-solving

Collaborative communication

Proactive career development

Job description

Grant Thornton UK is offering a distinctive apprenticeship pathway for ambitious school leavers, combining professional training with real client exposure. You will study toward ACA/ATT/CTA-type qualifications while handling live tax work.

You'll gain international exposure, ongoing mentoring, and the chance to work closely with senior leaders from day one, supported by a Partner sponsor to accelerate your career.