Grant Thornton UK LLP
IT Audit 12 Month Placement Programme (Summer 2027) - London
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Go one better than Four.
The industry is set to change. It's time to get with a new kind of placement. One that leaves traditional placements behind. From day one, you'll see a future you want to stay for. Because we don't just take on placement students. We turn them into future leaders. We're talking real responsibility, faster growth, and an experience designed to accelerate your career from the start.
Take the purple path
What investing in talent actually looks like
- A market-leading salary of £31,750 and full benefits package
- Access to the latest leading AI tools and digital solutions from day one, building skills that will shape the future of your career
- Meaningful client interaction outside of the day-to-day - understanding how businesses operate and driving results which matter
- Structured learning built around the capabilities of a future Partner - taking you beyond the technical
- In-person experiences with your cohort of future leaders. One pathway, one cohort, and a network for life
- Access to additional opportunities as you reach your potential - from working with our Senior Leadership Team to shaping new initiatives
- Hands-on opportunities to win work and support our growth ambitions
Powered by AI, driven by you
We are investing £500m in digital transformation.
Our leading AI tools drive efficiencies, handling time-consuming manual tasks, which means you can focus on higher-value work, faster. You'll get experience and training to progress rapidly, earlier than placement students ever have before.
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Powered by AI, you will spend more time on detailed analysis, professional judgement and the insights that genuinely add value for clients. You'll be the one in control, reviewing and challenging the quality of AI inputs and outputs to ensure our clients continue to receive an exceptional service.
We're in the business of people, not just numbers. AI helps us work more efficiently, but it's our people who bring judgement, curiosity and care to every client relationship. As a trainee, you'll learn to use these tools while developing the human skills that will set you apart throughout your career.
A look into the role
Our IT Audit team play a key role in helping clients navigate complex technology challenges. You'll offer independent, trusted advice that empowers them to make confident, forward-thinking decisions and build resilient, future-ready systems.
As an Auditor in our IT Audit Team you will:
- Work with a variety of clients across Capital, Consumer and Consulting, Technology and Media, Financial Services,
- Get hands-on from day one, testing IT controls on financial systems, assessing the impact of cyber incidents, and reviewing data migration on system projects.
- 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.
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Who we're looking for
We want people with the ambition to contribute to our high-performance culture, who see a real future with us beyond their placement year, following the purple path.
We're looking for people who bring:
- Commercial curiosity - genuine interest in our 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.
We've got a flexible approach to academic entry requirements, and we'll consider these alongside your strengths and motivations.
We're growing fast, and we want you to grow with us. With digital-first innovation and a firm that's investing in its future leaders, this is your chance to shape what's next.
Follow the purple path.
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