Rating

9.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Assurance associate - on a day to day basis I travel to different clients addresses. Where we would work in teams of 2-6 people auditing the financial statement of that particular company. I would be responsible for certain sections of a file where the statutory audit would be documented. Very project based due to the movement around to different clients.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yeah I have learnt a massive amount in my time at Grant Thornton UK LLP. I have qualified as a management accountant under AAT. I have been on countless internal training courses and have developed into a well rounded business person.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy my day to day job as there is always opportunities to take on more responsibility and enrich other who have started at a later time to you. Overall there is a great working environment.

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Grant Thornton?
  • Very valued as there is a lot of care and consideration upon joining Grant Thornton UK LLP. After that there is always a channel to communicate through if problems arise. They have a good incentive scheme to keep you motivated and recognition of work is high.

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • This is the only place where Grant Thornton UK LLP fell down there was no clear path after the School leaver program. What was promised to me was not delivered. A more clear and concise route would have been better.

    8/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • We had an individual tutor from our college where they looked after our progression through AAT and also we have line managers who are the 'go to' guys for support. The line managers also keep up to date with exams success etc..

    10/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Any support needed is there. Standard support is also there for everyone where there are reviews and progress meetings etc.

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Salary is at market rate and made ends meet during this part of the contract.

    10/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There are many social events to attend both internally and externally with colleagues, these include sports, pub quiz nights, student nights etc.. 1 day a year can be spent on voluntary work which Grant Thornton UK LLP will pay you for.

    10/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Grant Thornton to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • There is a great working environment where everyone supports one and other. Grant Thornton has a great atmosphere to work in the support in all areas are impeccable.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Grant Thornton?
  • DO IT!


Details

School Leaver Programme

Accounting, Finance

South East

February 2014


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