Our people stories

Eryn Duff, an Assistant Manager in our Centralised Audit Services Team, has a personal connection and appreciation for the value of volunteering in schools. Here, she shares more about her rewarding experience of volunteering in the firm’s Head Start programme and how it has benefitted the young people local to her in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Gursheen worked at Grant Thornton Bharat for five years before joining the UK firm in 2022 on a secondment. Her journey and role show the international opportunities available within the network, and the impact individuals can have. This is Gursheen’s story in her own words.

During her 25-year career at Grant Thornton, Jo has dedicated her expertise to the ever-evolving world of tax. As she reflects on her professional growth and the meaningful people-related projects that have shaped her, Jo shares her insights on management, exploring different opportunities, and embracing new technology.

Starting his career at Grant Thornton Zimbabwe before moving to member firms in Ethiopia and now the UK, Ngoni has navigated an eclectic international journey at the firm. As he reflects on his diverse roles in audit and looks forward to exciting new challenges, Ngoni shares what he’s learned so far.

Oliver Clark shares his career journey from internship to assistant manager within our transfer pricing team, and how saying ‘yes’ has opened up a world of opportunity for him. This is Oliver’s story, in his words.

Tony Zona has built a remarkable 25-year career at Grant Thornton, progressing from tax trainee to Chief Data Officer. His story highlights how embracing opportunities, continuous learning, and adapting to change can lead to a fulfilling and varied career.

Husayn Moosa joined the firm in 2021 as an apprentice. As someone who knew what he wanted from his career an apprenticeship offered the quickest way for him to get started. Here he shared his reasons for choosing audit, and why an apprenticeship was the right route for him.

After 20 years with the firm Insolvency Business Development Associate Director Sam Street’s career is a great example of finding a role you love and making it your own. Sam shares the pivotal moments that have impacted her career and how she has developed a unique career within the firm. This is Sam’s story, in her own words.

Chelsey Small shares her incredible career journey, from joining our firm as a school leaver with no background in tax to becoming a mentor and advocate for diversity in the workplace. Her story showcases the varied opportunities within the firm and the hard work it takes to succeed.

After studying post-grad music performance at the Royal College of Music in 2011, Alison Dodd started her career as a music teacher before re-training to become a primary school teacher in 2014, so she is no stranger to studying alongside working. After joining as a tax associate in 2023, Alison reflects on the different routes her career has taken, and life as a career-changer trainee.

Careers can take many forms and follow different trajectories and Bekkah McWilliams’ career since joining the firm shows how that can come to life, with linear moves, promotions with three different teams, and counting.

We chatted with Preet about her journey to Grant Thornton and how her varied experiences shaped her career. From early roles in professional services to quickly moving up the ranks at the firm, Preet's story shows the power of grabbing opportunities, having a supportive workplace, and championing working mothers.