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Some advice just states the obvious.
But to give the kind of advice that’s going to make a real difference to your clients, you’ve got to listen critically, dig beneath the surface, challenge assumptions and be credible and confident enough to make suggestions right from the start.
You’ve got to enjoy tough challenges, seek out opportunities and be ready to kick start a career right at the heart of business.
About us...
Grant Thornton is one of the world’s leading names in accounting and consulting with a presence in over 100 countries. In the UK, we have more than 4,000 people and over 40,000 clients. We take on graduates, placements and interns in audit, tax and advisory in over 20 of our offices around the country. We were proud to be awarded 'Best Internship and Placement Provider' by RateMyPlacement, especially as this is entirely based on reviews made by previous interns and placement students.
About you...
Who are we looking for? People with a genuine interest in business who listen critically, dig beneath the surface, challenge assumptions and are credible and confident enough to make suggestions right from the start. They know it's about more than just the numbers, it's about enjoying tough challenges and seeking out opportunities to make a difference.
About the role…
The 100 interns and placement students who join us each year get variety and responsibility. They work on a huge range of clients in many different sectors. And most of the clients are international businesses, so there are plenty of opportunities for exposure to global business issues.
As a 12-month placement student or summer intern you’ll have the opportunity to get stuck in straight away. You'll gain a real insight into who we are, what we do and how we do it. You’ll get to develop new skills, build your commercial acumen and kick start a career right at the heart of business. You’ll quickly become part of the team, and can expect to take on the same responsibilities as a first-year trainee. Which is exactly what we hope you'll become. Our aim is to fast-track all of our placement students and interns to the graduate programme for the following year.
About applying...
Our internship and placement are open to all students in their penultimate year.
Sound like you? Then take our advice, and check out the Jobs tab above or visit our website to apply:
Facts & Figures
- Number of Placements Available This Year*
- 30
- Number of Internships Available This Year*
- 70
- Students expected to return to graduate jobs with us*
- 80%
- UCAS Points Required To Apply
- 300
- Degree Class Required To Apply
- 2:1 (Two One)
* Values quoted are approximate
Current Opportunities
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Grant Thornton 12-Month Placements
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Application deadline: 29th Feb 2012 |
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Grant Thornton Summer Internships
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Application deadline: 29th Feb 2012 |
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Meet Lizzie
- Name: Lizzie Antrobus
- University: Durham
- Course: Economics
- Position: Summer intern in Audit (Manchester)
How have you found the training?
Excellent. I did two days of e-learning exercises to learn how Grant Thornton operates and how audits are done, which was very interactive. The knowledge itself involved a lot of detail, but obviously necessary if we were to go out and represent the firm. I also took part in a two-day training course at the firm’s training centre in Bradenham, Buckinghamshire, a true highlight of the internship. It allowed me to get to know other interns from across the country, while learning new skills, as well as being extremely well fed!
How did your internship help you get a graduate training programme at Grant Thornton?
I was already preparing to apply for a graduate position at the end of the programme, if I performed well obviously. The internship itself just assured me that this business line and the company were definitely the route I wanted to take. It also meant in my final interview I had more than enough to talk about.
What work did you get involved in on the placement?
I took part in a variety of audits, ranging from colleges, big companies and hotel chains. I was thrown in the deep end; talking on numerous occasions to managing and financial directors. I also did a lot of work in the office, for example helping out anyone who had accounts to check. I also spent a few days in other departments.
What were the highlights?
Definitely the training days at Bradenham; painting a school in London as part of a corporate responsibility day; the office summer barbecue, and my days at the hotel chain audit.
And the toughest parts?
Two things: accepting the fact I had to ask a lot of questions because I was new to the firm and getting my head around the financial jargon. Everyone in the office made this easy for me though, never seeming to get annoyed even if I didn’t understand things that for them would have been very basic. Also the travelling is something I had to get used to, along with the early mornings – it was almost like being back in my old school routine!
What advice would you give to someone thinking of applying for the placement?
Make your application stand out, go to all the events offered at the office itself or at the university you are studying, and just get to know employees. Ask them all as many questions as you can and make it evident in your application that you have actually been to the events. Showing a keen interest prior to your application will definitely help set your application apart from the others.
Best piece of advice you were given during your placement?
To make sure that when I start my graduate programme I try and spend an hour a night studying, so that all my weekends won’t be eaten up with revision, even though I know some will be!
What does the future hold for you?
It's not long now until I join the firm as a graduate. So the future holds… exams, exams and more exams, alongside working and trying to get used to the work routine, especially when compared to my university lifestyle!
Placement & Internship Opportunities
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Grant Thornton 12-Month Placements
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Application deadline: 29th Feb 2012 |
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Grant Thornton Summer Internships
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Application deadline: 29th Feb 2012 |
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Placement & Internship Reviews
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