Audit Placement Review
at Grant Thornton
Placement (10 Months+)
Audit
Birmingham
Review Submitted: August 2025
Overall Rating
4.6 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
4.8/5
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Skills Development
4.5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.3/5
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Company Culture
4.5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Audit Fieldwork
Assist in testing financial controls and transactions.
Review invoices, bank statements, and other financial documents.
Help identify risks or areas needing further investigation.
Client Interaction, stock counts
Communicate with clients to request documentation or clarify queries.
Maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
Team Collaboration
Work closely with audit seniors and managers
Attend team meetings and contribute to planning discussions.
Documentation & Reporting
Prepare working papers and audit evidence.
Ensure files are complete and meet regulatory standards.
Assist in testing financial controls and transactions.
Review invoices, bank statements, and other financial documents.
Help identify risks or areas needing further investigation.
Client Interaction, stock counts
Communicate with clients to request documentation or clarify queries.
Maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
Team Collaboration
Work closely with audit seniors and managers
Attend team meetings and contribute to planning discussions.
Documentation & Reporting
Prepare working papers and audit evidence.
Ensure files are complete and meet regulatory standards.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
yes
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Attention to detail – spotting inconsistencies in financial data.
Analytical thinking – understanding how different parts of a business impact financial statements.
Communication – explaining findings clearly to both team members and clients.
Time management – juggling multiple tasks and deadlines
Analytical thinking – understanding how different parts of a business impact financial statements.
Communication – explaining findings clearly to both team members and clients.
Time management – juggling multiple tasks and deadlines
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
A lot of support was provided through various training sessions and OTJ learning.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
4/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Great company culture where everyone wants you do achieve and grow.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
4/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Grant Thornton to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Grant Thornton
Be the best version of yourself in your application.
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Grant Thornton
5/5
Did you receive an offer to return as a graduate?
Yes
