Our people stories

We spoke to Alex about his journey at Grant Thornton, from starting as an associate to becoming a director in the Financial Services Tax team. Hear about his plans to pay forward the support he’s received throughout this career at the firm to the next generation of tax associates.

Supported by a culture of trust and flexibility, Ashton’s journey at the firm has been shaped by leaps of faith and her desire to keep learning. In her own words, Ashton shares how recognising her own transferable skills, building strong relationships and embracing change has led to not just professional development – but personal growth.

Driven by curiosity and passion for psychology, Diana is thriving in the ethics team, where she combines her passion for understanding human behaviour with analytical skills to navigate the complexities of auditor independence. Here, Diana explains the valuable work done by team and her ongoing efforts to promote Ethics in the firm.

As a Director in Corporate Finance and a long-serving Army Reservist, Jamie has spent nearly two decades navigating two very different worlds. From advising clients in boardroom negotiations to supporting national efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, Jamie reflects on the experiences that shaped him, and how both careers complement each other in unexpected ways.

Nurtured by senior colleagues who recognised her growing skills and passion for people, Lauren was encouraged to pursue a new opportunity in the firm. Lauren shares how her experiences in a 12-month placement, job share, and secondment have re-shaped her career and ignited her desire to make a difference.

Ronojit joined the firm as a graduate in our audit practice in 2022, after an academic journey that took him from India to France and Luxembourg and finally landing in Manchester. He shared with us how he finds adapting to different cultures, and what he has learnt in his time with us so far.

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.