Grant Thornton

About Grant Thornton

Grant Thornton UK is part of a global network spanning 140+ countries. In the UK, over 5,000 people work across 23 offices, helping businesses, communities, and individuals make a real impact.

We’re not just a professional services firm – we’re the first stop for future-focused accountants. Whether you join us in audit, tax, or advisory, you’ll be part of a firm that’s growing fast and wants you to grow with it.

With new technology, evolving markets and shifting client needs in accountancy, we’re looking for fresh thinking from bright minds who are ready to shape what comes next.

From day one, you’ll take on meaningful work, supported by a dedicated people manager and a career coach. You’ll gain early exposure to clients and senior leaders, and build the skills to shape a long-term, fulfilling career.

Numbers don’t change the world – people do

Our inclusive, people-first culture is designed to help you thrive. We celebrate diverse perspectives, support your wellbeing, and encourage you to build a career that reflects your values.

We look beyond grades and assess potential not only through exam performance, but curiosity, motivation, and alignment with our values: being candid but kind, purposely driven, and actively curious. If you’re ready to grow, challenge the status quo, and make a difference, we’re ready to support you.

Be the accountant of the future with us

Our three-year graduate programme is more than a route to qualification – it’s your launchpad. You’ll gain real-world experience, work on exciting projects, and develop future-ready skills.

For penultimate-year and sandwich-year students, our summer internships and 12-month placements offer a hands-on introduction to professional services, which can lead to a fast-track onto a graduate programme. Returning placement students are also eligible for an accelerated training agreement, where they can qualify up to six months earlier than our standard graduate programmes.

For school leavers, our apprenticeships offer a direct route into the profession, combining paid work with professional qualifications. You’ll gain experience from day one, getting the skills and training you need to become a trusted advisor. We also offer a pathway for students in Years 12/S5 and 13/S6 with Ignite, our four-day work experience programme. Ignite gives real insight into life at the firm, helping students to develop an understanding of the business world while building their teamwork and communication skills.

Once qualified, your opportunities with us expand even more. You can keep progressing in your team, explore a different business area, or travel abroad and work at one of our member firms.

Our future’s bright – and yours should be, too.