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Real responsibility. Real impact. Right from the start. 

Business Process Outsourcing professionals are trusted partners who support clients with essential financial processes. They help businesses stay compliant, manage their finances, and make informed decisions. From bookkeeping and financial reporting to payroll and VAT, our team ensures clients have accurate, timely, and insightful financial information. You’ll gain experience across a wide range of industries and develop a deep understanding of how businesses operate day-to-day. 

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 five-year Business Process Outsourcing School Leaver Programme is your launchpad to a meaningful career, a professional qualification, and a chance to make a real impact on UK businesses. 

What you’ll do

You'll be part of a team that keeps our clients' financial operations running smoothly, accurately, and on time. You'll learn by doing, with plenty of support along the way. 

• 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 accounting services projects by bookkeeping directly from source documents, preparing month-end management reporting packages, VAT returns and payment runs to support our clients’ day-to-day financial processes. 

• Understand how businesses work by working directly with key client stakeholders and their auditors, supporting with queries on management reporting, and coordinating with wider teams within Grant Thornton. 

• Use data and technology to provide accurate data to our clients and to achieve internal efficiencies to meet deadlines, learning to work with widely used accounting systems and tools 

• 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. 

• Study with support, with dedicated time to study and a team behind you as you work towards your AAT / CFAB/ ACCA  

Who we’re looking for 

We’ve got a flexible approach to academic entry requirements, and we’ll consider these alongside your strengths and motivations. We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas, and go beyond expectations. 

• Curious minds  who want to understand how processes work, ask questions when something doesn't add up, and look for better ways of doing things. 

• Innovative problem solvers who think creatively, are curious about how technology can make processes faster and more accurate, and help make day-to-day workflows more efficient and accurate for clients.,  

• 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

Kickstart your career with a structured five-year programme designed to give you real-world experience from day one. 

• 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 it’s worth taking this into consideration before applying, as you will be required to study in your spare time outside of your working hours. You’ll also be provided with study leave in the run up to your exams. You’ll need to be focused, committed, and 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.