Pensions Audit School Leaver Programme (Autumn 2026) - Manchester
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At Grant Thornton we do things differently – looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. We provide audit, tax and advisory services and empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. Our inclusive culture and work‑life balance give people real opportunity.
Job Description
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.
We’re looking for actively curious, purposefully driven and candid but kind individuals who want to shape the future of business – not follow it.
What You’ll Do
- Work with a variety of pension schemes, from large corporate household names to specialist industry‑wide schemes, gaining exposure to different governance structures, investment strategies, and regulatory challenges.
- Get hands‑on with real audits, reviewing financial statements, testing contributions and benefits, and helping ensure pension schemes are accurately reporting how they manage members’ retirement savings.
- Understand how pension schemes operate by analysing funding positions, assessing internal controls, and learning how trustees and administrators manage assets, liabilities, and risk.
- Use data and technology to spot trends, identify anomalies, and support your findings.
- Keep learning and growing by staying up to date with pensions regulations, developing your professional judgement, and building relationships with mentors and specialists across the firm.
- Study with support, with dedicated time to study and a team behind you as you work towards your CFAB and ACA qualifications.
Who We’re Looking For
- Curious minds who explore ideas and ask thoughtful questions.
- Innovative problem solvers who think creatively, spot patterns, and turn data into meaningful insights.
- Collaborative partners who work respectfully and build trust with others.
- Effective communicators who listen, adapt, and express ideas clearly.
- Self‑leaders who manage and flex their time, mindset, and energy effectively.
- Career‑minded contributors who take initiative and are motivated to grow.
What You’ll Get
- Fully funded professional qualification, including paid study leave, expert tuition, and all course fees covered.
- Technology to support your learning and client work.
- Dedicated support network, from experienced managers and mentors to college tutors 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.
What We Expect From You
As part of your training with us, you’ll be provided with study leave to support you with completing your professional qualification. Completing a professional qualification is a substantial commitment and requires you to study in your spare time outside of your working hours. You’ll need to be focused, committed, and able to organise your time well to balance all the requirements of being a trainee.
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. This isn’t just a school leave programme – it’s the start of something bigger.
Seniority Level
Internship
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Accounting / Auditing and Finance
Industries
Accounting
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