From client to consultant
Lauren's storyFor me, the main difference between being client-side and consulting is that, client-side, you’re very always learning as you don’t know the product you're implementing.
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Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to be yourself and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.
Audit manager and Army reservist
Alex's storyWhen I left university I honestly had no idea what I wanted to do, I’d always quite liked the idea of joining the Armed Forces, but lets just say it wasn’t given the full support of my parents when talking through career options, and I joined Grant Thornton in 2019 as a part-qualified auditor before qualifying and progressing to manager.
Matt talks surrogacy
Matt's storyI’m a partner in our Corporate & Multinational Tax practice and joined Grant Thornton as a director in 2018. Before joining the firm I had spent all of my career in some of the larger professional services firms. I can’t imagine being anywhere else now, I’m in my third year as a partner and am constantly developing and being challenged in my role.
Security guard to partner
Kevin's storyKevin joined the firm in June 2023 as a partner, leading the firm’s Indirect Tax Financial Services Advisory practice. We spoke to Kevin about his slightly different route into a career in tax, and why improving social mobility is so important to him.
Andrew's mental health journey
Andrew's storyFollowing a medical diagnosis, Tax Associate Director Andrew Morgan Jones set up a veteran touch rugby team a few years ago so he could play the sport he loved again while connecting with others. Andrew shares more about his story, the benefits that movement and community can have to boost mental health.
Returning to Grant Thornton
Rachel's storyAudit Manager Rachel Taylor left the firm in 2022, joining a finance team in industry. After returning to Grant Thornton in June 2023, she speaks about her experiences and not realising what you have until it’s gone.
Changing mindsets
Abi's storyAbi Davies joined Grant Thornton in 2021 after 16 years working in industry. We spoke to Abi about her experience joining the firm, returning to practice, and how she manages her career working term time.
Why I stayed
Sam's storyFrom Audit trainee to Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) Director, Sam Phipps shares her experiences working at our firm, the support she’s had throughout, her return-to-work experience after maternity leave, and the reasons she’s still here despite some ups and downs.
Choosing to return
Liulu's storyAudit Senior Manager Liulu re-joined the firm in 2022 so we caught up with her to find out what brought her back to Grant Thornton, and how she has found re-joining the firm.