Insolvency School Leaver Programme (Autumn 2026) - Bristol

Alternatively, Grant Thornton

At Grant Thornton we do things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance. A true alternative.

With over 5,000 people in the UK, and a presence in 150 global markets, we're on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential. And with that comes the opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like, and what you want from your career.

Job Description:

Great minds. Nothing alike.

Get to know us, our clients and start learning more about yourself. As an insolvency administrator, you’ll be supporting case managers and office holders on bankruptcies and liquidations.  The role involves dealing with statutory requirements progressing a portfolio of cases.  You will assist with investigating financial affairs, litigation and selling assets, usually properties.

The role is technical and varied. There will be specific training sessions and workshops that focus on both technical and quality aspects to help you develop your knowledge as well as ongoing on the job training   

The team in Bristol focuses on bankruptcies in England and Wales and is part of Insolvency & Asset Recovery which handles hundreds of insolvencies and is based in London, Bristol, Manchester and Leeds .Every case varies and you will always be learning something new. There’ll be challenges along the way but you’ll be supported and able to meet each one with a solution. That’s how you excel here.

We take pride in quality across the firm and have made a significant investment in this area – it is at the heart of everything we do.

A look into your future

Our five-year apprenticeship programme is designed to take you on a journey to professional qualification. For those applying to our bankruptcy team, here’s a glimpse of what you’ll experience during your first five years:

• Responsibility from early in your career, taking ownership for interesting and challenging client work
• You’ll get experience in everything from technical insolvency processes to investigations and finding solutions to practical problems
• You will liaise with agents, solicitors and internal colleagues
• You will develop a strong technical knowledge of insolvency as well as a basic understanding of aspects of tax and various other legislation, in particular, property law
• You’ll develop a strong internal and external network to learn from
• On the job learning, alongside a structured training programme

In this programme you have the option of either studying towards CPI (Certificate of Proficiency in Insolvency) and/or AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians).  It is recommended that the CPI is not attempted in the first two years.

Knowing that you’re right for us

We’ve set ambitious growth targets for the firm, and we need the right people to help us achieve these. We’re looking for people who will bring ambition and drive to their role. In changing markets, we need to be able to work at pace and be adaptable to change and to be curious, asking questions of ourselves, each other and our clients to ensure we are delivering the services and quality we expect.

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. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves.

How we work 

We have a trust-based way of working at Grant Thornton, driven by responsible people who have the best interests of our firm and our clients at heart. Our teams work between our offices, client sites, at their homes with trainees also attending college as required. As a trainee, in-person working is important and is a great way to help you learn even more about the firm and the work we do, as well as building relationships and connections with your peers. Once you know the team you will be joining, we will advise of their working patterns, and of course where required there is flexibility within this.

Study 

You’ll need to be focused, committed, and organised as a trainee, to balance your study and work requirements. You will be provided with study leave to help you complete your professional qualification, but you will also find you need to study in your spare time outside of your working hours. Completing a professional qualification is a substantial commitment and its worth taking this into consideration before applying.   

Knowing we’re right for you

The culture at Grant Thornton is what sets us apart, we’re known for our inclusive culture and creating environments where all our people can flourish. The things that set you apart, we value them, and this helps us all to perform at our best.

Our values are the unwavering principles that shape our daily behaviours and decisions, alongside our drive to do the right thing. We’re looking for people who align with our values and are purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind. You can learn more about our values in practice here.

It’s not just about our culture and values, in additional to a competitive salary and reward package, us you’ll also get:

• Tailored development programmes and access to coaching
• Flexible bank holidays – allowing you to celebrate the days that are important to you
• Benefits including pension, life assurance and private medical, additional holiday purchasing and health benefits
• Any benefits giving you access to shopping discounts, gym memberships, financial advice

And more. Visit our benefits section to read more.

Beyond the job<

Life is more than work. Our framework for how we work outlines our approach to agile working, and together with your people manager and team, you’ll decide the best way of working, for your clients, your team and for you. Everyone here enjoys a competitive salary, and you’ll receive our core benefits including, life assurance, income protection and private medical cover plus access to a range of voluntary benefits to choose from focused on health, family and wellbeing.

The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm’s values – purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind.

You deserve the best start to your career. Come to where you’ll learn more, where you won’t limit yourself, and where you’ll discover exactly what you’re capable of. Choose Grant Thornton. <b>It’s how it should be.</b>

Before applying, we would encourage you to visit our <a href="https://trainees.grantthornton.co.uk/employability-hub/">employability hub</a> to get a feel for what it’s like to start your career with us and to get some hints and tips for the next stage in our process.