Audit Graduate Programme - Financial Services

5w1 month ago

Grant Thornton

London, GB · Full-time · £30,000 – £35,000

About this role

At Grant Thornton, we do things differently—looking to the future, driving ambitious growth, and pioneering positive change in our industry. As an auditor on our Financial Services Audit team, you'll work with a diverse range of clients, from insurance firms and FX traders to hedge fund managers and fully listed investment trusts, all operating in highly regulated environments where trust and transparency are critical.

You'll dive deep into how businesses operate, ensuring the numbers tell the real story and helping organisations stay on track. Your day-to-day will include visiting client sites, attending stock counts, carrying out testing to verify financial accuracy, and using data and technology to spot trends and identify anomalies.

Our three-year audit graduate programme is your launchpad to a meaningful career, a professional qualification, and a chance to make a real impact on UK businesses. You'll be part of a team that provides the assurance that builds confidence in markets, with a strong reputation for quality.

You'll keep learning and growing by staying up to date with regulations, developing your professional judgement, and building relationships with mentors and experts across the firm. With dedicated time to study and a team behind you, you'll work towards your ACA qualification while gaining hands-on experience that makes a real difference.

Requirements

Curious minds who explore ideas and ask thoughtful questions
Innovative problem solvers who think creatively, spot patterns, and turn data into meaningful insights
Collaborative partners who work respectfully and build trust with others
Effective communicators who listen, adapt, and express ideas clearly
Self-leaders who manage and flex their time, mindset, and energy effectively
Career-minded contributors who take initiative and are motivated to grow

Responsibilities

Work with a variety of clients, from household names to innovative start-ups, gaining exposure to different industries and challenges
Get hands-on with real audits, visiting client sites, attending stock counts, and carrying out testing that helps verify financial accuracy and uncover risks
Understand how businesses work by analysing financial statements, reviewing internal controls, and learning how companies manage money, risk, and operations
Use data and technology to spot trends, identify anomalies, and support your findings
Keep learning and growing by staying up to date with regulations, developing your professional judgement, and building relationships with mentors and experts across the firm
Study with support, with dedicated time to study and a team behind you as you work towards your ACA qualification

Benefits

Structured three-year programme with professional qualification (ACA) support
Dedicated study time and a supportive team behind you
Real responsibility and real impact from the start
Exposure to a diverse range of clients in highly regulated financial services environments