Starting your first job in a large firm can be an exciting and daunting experience, so we’ve worked hard to make our pre-joining experience and induction programme one of the best, and most thorough, around. We were also awarded the 'Best Graduate Induction' award in 2011 by the Association of Graduate Recruiters which is something we're really proud of.

We want you to feel part of the firm from the minute you get your offer and to join us full of excitement about what you will learn, who you will meet, the work you will do and the contribution you will be able to make. So, before you even start we give you a dedicated buddy. They'll be a current trainee who can answer any questions you might have and help you to settle in when you get here.

We'll also invite you to join our virtual space online so you can network and meet other joiners and trainees. 

After joining, your induction starts with a two-day programme at your local office, where you’ll be introduced to your colleagues and given an overview of how things work.

Following that, you’ll attend our national induction with around 200 other trainees from all over the country – a two-day residential event usually held at a central London hotel. It's led by our National Leadership Board and CEO so its great learning on our strategy and for your networking.

We’ll tell you about our strategy, how you can play your part in it from day one and what it means to be a trainee at Grant Thornton. We also have an exciting social event, which takes place each year as part of the induction. You'll be assigned a partner to head up your year group, keeping you together as a community and ensuring you get access to the best opportunities.

When you join us you'll be expected to get stuck in and drive your own career right from the start. We’re about growing business people, and we’ll tell you all about our on the job training, varied clients, study programmes and professional qualifications.

Reward package

You’ll receive a competitive salary, which rises as you progress towards qualification. As usual for our industry, we don't give out salary information before offer, however, we can let you know we are above local market rate. You’ll also receive an initial holiday allowance of 22 days, plus bank holidays, which again rises as you move up the career ladder.

Flexible benefits

On top of this, we have a wide selection of flexible benefits that employees can opt into, such as dental plans and travel insurance, discounted gym memberships and travelcard loans. Similarly, you also have the option to buy up to 10 days of holiday on top of your basic allowance.

The firm has also set up a loan scheme to assist our people make the transition from student to full time employee. Trainees joining us for the first time can apply for an interest-free loan to cover the relocation costs. You can even borrow money for a bicycle, thanks to our participation in the Bike to Work scheme.

Other rewards

• paid study leave
• secondments and career progression
• a substantial number of training courses to help your learning and development
• flexible working
• free fresh fruit in most offices!