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I never dreamt this big: Zeenat’s career journey

Zeenat Patel, a female Audit Partner at Grant Thornton, shares her career journey: a rocky start in accounting, the mentors and advocates who backed her, and her advice for anyone aiming for partner.

Phyllis's story

The career I never planned: Phyllis’s career journey

Senior Audit Manager Phyllis Dzoboku shares her career journey at Grant Thornton, from an unplanned start to progression, setbacks and the people who backed her along the way.

Zarghuna's story

Shaped by opportunity: my career journey

Audit Associate Zarghuna Shah shares how her upbringing, ambitions and the opportunities she found at Grant Thornton helped shape her career. As part of our Getting In focus, she reflects on access to opportunity, bringing her whole self to work and building a career where she feels empowered to succeed

Anjali's story

Seeing herself in the room: Anjali's career journey

Anjali Patel on her career journey, her family's story, and what Getting In means to her.

Poorva's story

Shaping the space: Poorva's career journey

Meet Poorva Prabhu, Assistant Manager in Economic Consulting, and discover how she found her place — and helped shape space for others too.

Harrison's story

From compliance to client deals: Harrison's story

Harrison swapped tax compliance for transactions work and made assistant manager within six months. He shares what convinced him to join and how the team backed him through it.

Aishwarya's story

From compliance to Associate Director

After nearly a decade at Grant Thornton, Aishwarya Lakshmanan moved from corporate tax compliance into transactions. Here, she shares how one conversation after a graduate interview redirected her career, and why the breadth of deal work has kept her there

Kayleigh's story

Caring in different ways: Stories that matter

Real stories from two colleagues balancing work with caring responsibilities, and the support that helped them during moments that matter.

Syndie's story

Syndie: How My Audit Background Shapes My Work in Inclusion

Syndie shares how her career journey from audit and tax to Inclusion and Diversity helps her drive practical, evidence‑based inclusion across Grant Thornton.

Jo and Ashley's story

Award‑winning apprentices: from potential to performance

Joe Heavens and Ashley Chan on turning early‑career curiosity and ownership into award‑winning success.

Deb's story

Thriving in a non-linear career

When Debs Mander joined Grant Thornton, she wasn’t the typical trainee you might imagine. She joined later in life, already with a successful first career under her belt, and carrying responsibilities and experiences that had shaped her.

Jo's story

Jo on trust, stretch and high performance

From audit trainee to director in CFO Solutions, Jo Crowhurst has built a career on relationships, stretch assignments and steady delivery. Here, she talks about scaling a fintech engagement by embracing opportunity.

Nana Yaw's story

Nana Yaw’s mission: Men's minds matter

In a culture where men are often expected to stay silent about their struggles, Nana Yaw is using his voice to challenge stigma, share his experiences, and encourage others to do the same. He’s on a mission to help normalise conversations around wellbeing – especially for men from ethnic minority backgrounds. Here’s his story.

Nirunthan's story

Future Accountant: Nirunthan, Advisory Associate

Nirunthan (Niru) joined the firm as a placement student during his university years. After graduating, he returned to the firm as an advisory associate in the Transactions Advisory Services team – a move that reflects his passion for applying accounting skills in a commercial, project-driven environment. Niru shares his experience as a placement student, including the challenges he overcame and the culture that shaped his development.

Omolola's story

Work and connection: Lola’s start in Real Estate Tax

Lola joined Grant Thornton as a member of the Real Estate Tax team. Originally from Nigeria, she brings a global perspective, a passion for meaningful work, and a deep appreciation for community – both inside and outside the firm. In just eight months, she’s already made an impact, not only through her work but also by helping others find their place at the firm. Here’s her story.

Hadia's story

Back with balance: Hadia's return from maternity leave

Returning to work after maternity leave can be daunting – but for Hadia, Accounting Advisory Manager in CFO Solutions, it became a story of support, development, and reconnection. She shares how the firm’s culture and policies have helped her find her rhythm and continue growing after entering the world of motherhood.

Oliver's story

Data-driven development: Oliver’s trainee experience

With a degree in modern languages, Oliver took an alternative route into professional services. Now working in transaction services, he shares how the firm has empowered him to grow, explore new areas of interest, and make a meaningful impact – even as a trainee.

Mike's story

Returning with purpose: Mike’s path back to the firm

Mike talks to us about rejoining Grant Thornton, his drivers for returning to the firm, and setting the right boundaries to achieve the right work-life balance.

Maria's story

Future Accountant: Maria, Advisory Associate

Maria’s journey has been shaped by curiosity and continuous growth. In her own words, she shares how moving from Dubai to London opened the door to a career in accountancy, how her internship helped her find her fit in advisory, and why feedback, mentorship, and real responsibility have helped her thrive.

Yad's story

Future Accountant: Yad, Audit Associate

Yad’s path into audit began with a BTEC in Business and a job as a line chef, experiences that sparked his interest in teamwork, problem-solving, and learning by doing. Now an apprentice at Grant Thornton, he reflects on how feedback, support, and a collaborative culture have helped him grow into a professional member of the audit team.

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