If university’s not for you (and it’s not for everyone), why not begin working towards a professional qualification in either audit, tax or advisory right away?

For anyone with A-Level (or equivalent) qualifications, an apprenticeship helps fast track you to qualification whilst you earn, and if you join straight after A-Levels, you can qualify ahead of your peers who go to university. 

  • Four or five years of studying, learning and gaining real-work experience.
  • Work at our client sites, helping to provide the insight, advice and expertise they need to grow.
  • Gain cutting-edge skills and knowledge working on a variety of exciting projects.
  • Interact with senior business figures early in your career.
  • Enjoy being part of a dynamic global firm driven by independent thinkers.

Life as an apprentice

Hear from our trainees about what life as an apprentice at Grant Thornton is really like.
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Hear directly from our trainees about their journeys — and their advice for you.

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Kerry's story
Kerry's story

Kerry chose an audit apprenticeship over the university route and is now building a rewarding career by being curious and authentic.

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Yad's story
Yad's story

Yad’s path began with a BTEC in Business and job as a line chef. Now an apprentice, he's grown both professionally and personally.

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Bethany's story
Bethany's story

Bethany joined as an apprentice before becoming a digital audit manager. Here’s why she chose an apprenticeship over university.

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Husayn's story
Husayn's story

Husayn knew what he wanted from his career, so an audit apprenticeship offered the quickest way for him to get started.

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Hannah's story
Hannah's story

Hannah balances her time as a tax apprentice with her commitments as a member of the England Future Roses Netball team. Here’s how.

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    Your future starts here

    We're now open for applications for our 2026 graduate and apprentice programmes.

      We're taking positive action

      We want to make the way we recruit at Grant Thornton inclusive for anyone who wants to apply. So, if you need them, we’ll make reasonable adjustments to any stage of our recruitment process. This could be adapting the format of the application form, for example, or adapting the way we interview. To request an adjustment, or discuss the options, contact us at traineerecruitment@uk.gt.com or call one of our offices and ask to speak to a member of the trainee resourcing team.