Audit and Assurance
Private Capital Audit School Leaver Programme (Autumn 2027) - Cardiff
Grant Thornton
Location
Cardiff
Salary
£29,150 per year
Positions available
1
Degree awarded
Level 6
Start date
1 January 2027
Vacancy reference
TRN27_118
Disability Confident
✓ Yes
About the role
Audit is about giving people confidence in the numbers behind a business. As an auditor, you'll look closely at a company's financial records to check they're accurate and complete - work that investors, regulators, and the public all rely on. You'll get exposure to a wide range of clients and sectors, building the commercial awareness to understand how different businesses really operate. Work with a variety of clients, from household names to innovative start-ups. Build strong client relationships, understand how each business operates and develop your technical expertise in audit and financial reporting. Get hands-on from day one, working with real data sets, selecting samples, gathering evidence from clients, and testing it to assess the real-world impact of any errors on the business. Apply professional judgement to assess the policies and estimates clients adopt. Analyse financial statements and review internal controls, learning how companies manage money, risk and operations. Study for a relevant professional qualification (typically ACA, ICAS, CFAB, AAT, ACCA, CIMA or DTS).
Requirements
Commercial curiosity - genuine interest in clients' businesses and an eye for spotting opportunities to add value, from the start. A digital explorer's mindset - curiosity for digital tools and data, and a drive to find smarter solutions early on. Adaptability - embracing change, asking good questions, and picking things up quickly when thrown in at the deep end. Strong problem-solving skills - critical thinking, sound judgement, and attention to detail from your first live piece of work. Collaborative communication - listening well, adapting your approach, and building trust with clients and colleagues alike. A proactive approach to your career - taking ownership of your growth and seeking out opportunities rather than waiting for them to come to you.
Skills
Audit and financial reportingProfessional judgementFinancial analysisClient relationship managementDigital tool proficiencyProblem-solvingCritical thinkingAttention to detail
Training & development
Fully-funded professional qualification, including paid study leave, expert tuition, and all course fees covered. Study for a relevant professional qualification (typically ACA, ICAS, CFAB, AAT, ACCA, CIMA or DTS). Access to the latest leading AI tools and digital solutions from day one, building skills that will shape the future of your career. Structured learning built around the capabilities of a future Partner. In-person experiences with your cohort of future leaders.
Additional training
Named Partner sponsor from day one to support career growth. International exposure, helping build a global perspective early in career. Hands-on opportunities to win work and support growth ambitions. Business Development responsibilities before qualification. Access to additional opportunities as you reach your potential - from working with Senior Leadership Team to shaping new initiatives.
Future prospects
Turn trainees into leaders with bigger opportunities, faster growth, and an experience designed to accelerate career from the start. Following the purple path to shape what's next.
Company benefits
Market-leading salary of £29,150 and full benefits package. Fully-funded professional qualification. Paid study leave. Named Partner sponsor from day one. International exposure. Access to leading AI tools and digital solutions. Meaningful client interaction. In-person experiences with cohort. Business Development responsibilities.
About Grant Thornton
Grant Thornton is a leading professional services firm investing £500m in digital transformation. The firm is growing fast and investing in future leaders with digital-first innovation.
If this one works out
This role is in Cardiff. If you'd be moving for it, a room in a shared house there typically runs £475–£675 a month.