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2026 Audit Graduate Training Programme - Belfast

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Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
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Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
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Join the Grant Thornton Graduate Programme in Audit & Assurance, offering hands-on experience and professional growth opportunities with diverse clients across various industries. Ideal for graduates from diverse disciplines with strong IT skills.
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Real Opportunities with Grant Thornton’s Graduate Programme 

Who we are:  

At Grant Thornton Northern Ireland, we deliver real impact for our clients, their people and the communities where they operate. 

As a global provider of professional services, Grant Thornton’s operations span more than 145 countries and include a professional community of more than 68,000 talented and passionate individuals working towards sustainable, scalable solutions for real-world problems.   

Grant Thornton Northern Ireland is part of Grant Thornton Ireland, which is made up of nearly 3,000 driven professionals, in 10 offices across the island of Ireland, Isle of Man, Gibraltar and Bermuda. We’re a leading provider of Audit, Tax and Advisory services, but our expertise goes beyond these traditional consulting fields: we advise clients on cyber security and forensics, AI, automation, cloud technology, sustainability and more, helping them find best-in-class solutions for the most today’s pressing challenges.  

Our Graduate Programme 

Our Graduate Programme provides a real opportunity for career development.   

  • A real opportunity to grow and succeed as part of a team. 
  • A real opportunity to work with and learn from the best in the business. 
  • A real opportunity to make a difference and excel by bringing fresh ideas. 
  • A real opportunity to lead a new era of Professional Services. 

Interested in real professional opportunities that challenge your thinking and accelerate your growth? With the Grant Thornton Graduate Programme, you’ll be at the heart of client projects from the get-go. You’ll gain first-hand experience at problem solving, engaging authentically with clients, collaborating with industry leaders and working with multi-disciplinary, global teams to address complex challenges that have real-world impact. You’ll be developing a diverse skillset, realising your passions and discovering your long-term career ambitions.  

Why Grant Thornton? 

Professional services firms don’t produce goods; we produce solutions and ideas. When organisations encounter a problem requiring external advice or expertise, they call Grant Thornton. As a member of our team, you’ll be building the future—not a product. You’ll work alongside some of the most respected subject-matter experts in the world as they develop innovative solutions for clients with wide-ranging challenges. You’ll receive hands-on coaching from the best in the business, acquiring knowledge from a group of professionals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. 

Candidates are attracted to Grant Thornton for many reasons, but our people are at the top of the list. Our employees aren't just the cogs in a machine; they're the heartbeat of our company, and their enthusiasm fuels our success. You’ll experience a culture of camaraderie and mutual support and be part of an inclusive, diverse team that values everyone’s contributions. We believe an open, respectful environment encourages bold ideas that benefit our colleagues, clients and communities. 

We empower growth, giving our people the autonomy and support to generate impact. We offer personalised learning paths, training and development, supportive mentorships and more. You’ll have the opportunity to build connections worldwide, working with clients in multiple geographies, collaborating with our international network and tapping into global pools of knowledge. 

Choosing your path:  

Choose the Graduate Programme that’s most suited to your career interests and aspirations: 

Audit & Assurance 

As a graduate trainee on the Audit & Assurance team, you’ll have the real opportunity to work with diverse clients, from startups to SMEs to global multinationals, operating in various industries across Ireland, the UK and the US. You’ll be exposed to clients working in pharmaceuticals, fintech, banking, hospitality, asset management and more, and you’ll have the opportunity to work with subject-matter experts from across Grant Thornton’s international network. 

Who we're looking for:  

We hire graduates from various disciplines, including business, computer science, STEM majors, accountancy and more. We're looking for creative thinkers with fresh ideas and traditionalists who dream big. Our goal is to inspire you to flourish professionally while embracing who you are personally.  

If you're on track to get a minimum 2.1 in your degree and have strong IT skills, then we want you to work with us You provide the ambition; we’ll provide the experience 

What we offer: 

Enjoy competitive salary packages, study leave and secondment opportunities. The Professional Education team offers exam support while the Be-Well Programme includes private health insurance, fresh fruit daily, modern work environments and more. The Grant Thornton Learning team provides skills training to support you in achieving your goals. 

Application Process: 

  • Our application process doesn’t take long, but please make sure to complete the form accurately. 
  • We may review as we go, so please get your application to us in plenty of time. 
  • We’re here to help. If you have any questions, contact our graduate recruitment team at [email protected] 

Join Grant Thornton today to realise real opportunities and become an integral part of shaping a better future for us all. 

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