A career of evolution and opportunity

Tony's story

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.

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Developing a unique career

Sam's story

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.

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School leaver to tax specialist

Chelsey's story

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.

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A career of many paths

Alison's story

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.

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One firm, four roles, three teams

Bekkah's story

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.

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I feel like I can still have a career and be a mum

Preet's story

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.

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Returning to work

Elena's story

Elena joined our Valuations Team in January 2023, after a three-year break from the workplace. We caught up with her about her first year here, how she re-adjusted to work and to get her advice to others considering a return to work.

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Embracing change and continually evolving

Fiona's story

With a career spanning almost 40 years at the firm, Fiona has worked in multiple service lines and became one of the first non-fee earning partners in the firm. With a focus now on developing female talent, Fiona shared what has kept her here for her whole career, and what success means in a non-commercial role.

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Top tips to get the best start

Samuel's story

Top tips for a 12-month placement

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Marketing to advisory associate

Michael's story

Since graduating from university in 2016 Michael has worked in research for a financial company, marketing for Grant Thornton and he is now a trainee within our Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) team. Michael talks about the decisions that led to his different career paths, and making decisions to get to a future goal as well as stepping back to being a trainee after 6 years of working. This is Michael’s story in his own words.

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From associate to director

Parris' Story

In 2013, Parris Williams began his career at Grant Thornton as an audit trainee after graduating from the University of York. He joined our Public Sector Audit team and embarked on a learning journey that combined professional qualifications, internal training and hands-on experience. In less than a decade, Parris progressed to director.

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From admin to associate director

Jon's story

We spoke to Jon about his career journey, from admin in the civil service to Associate Director at the firm. Read about the support he’s had to develop his career, how flexible working keeps him connected to his London-based team from Liverpool, and what he has in his sights for 2025.

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