Private Capital Audit

Grant Thornton UK LLP; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit and advisory firm in Cambridge is seeking candidates for a 12-month placement program. This program offers an opportunity to engage directly with audits, analyze financial statements, and develop critical business insights. Ideal candidates are curious, collaborative, and eager to learn in a supportive environment with great opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Structured placement program

Dedicated support network

Technological tools for learning

Competitive salary and benefits

Exclusive discounts on shopping and fitness

Qualifications

• Ability to analyze financial statements and internal controls.
• Eager to learn and grow within the organization.
• Willingness to visit client sites and engage with audits.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to various clients and industries.
• Perform real audits and attend stock counts.
• Use data and technology to identify trends.

Skills

Curious minds

Innovative problem solving

Collaboration

Effective communication

Self-leadership

Career-oriented

Job description

Job Description

At Grant Thornton we do things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance. A true alternative.

With over 5,000 people in the UK, and a presence in 150 global markets, we’re on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential. And with that comes the opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like, and what you want from your career.

Real responsibility. Real impact. Right from the start.

Auditors are investigators, problem-solvers, and trusted advisers. They dive deep into how businesses operate, ensuring the numbers tell the real story, and helping organisations stay on track. Think of it as a backstage pass to the business world, where you don’t just observe - you make a difference.

At Grant Thornton, we’re looking for actively curious, purposefully driven, and candid but kind individuals who want to shape the future of business - not follow it.

Our 12‑month placement programme is your launchpad to a meaningful career and a chance to make a real impact on UK businesses.

What you’ll do

• 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.

Who we’re looking for

• Curious minds.
• Innovative problem solvers.
• Collaborative partners.
• Effective communicators.
• Self‑leaders.
• Career‑minded contributors.

What you’ll get

• Kickstart your career with a structured placement programme designed to give you real‑world experience from day one.
• Technology to support your learning and client work.
• Dedicated support network, from experienced managers and mentors who’ll guide you every step of the way.
• Our approach to how we work helps you balance life, learning, and work.
• Exclusive discounts on shopping, gyms, and wellbeing services.
• Opportunities to give back through mentoring, volunteering, or fundraising initiatives.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including:
  • Extra holiday options (including flexible bank holidays and the option to purchase additional holidays).
  • Life assurance.
  • Private medical insurance.

Join the firm that's shaping the accountants of the future.

We’re growing fast, and we want you to grow with us. With digital‑first innovation and an inclusive culture that powers progress, this is your chance to shape what’s next.

It’s the start of something bigger.

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