Grant Thornton UK early careers: how to get in
Last checked 2026-10-24 against Grant Thornton UK's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with Grant Thornton UK. How we check
At a glance
- Graduate Programme (Audit, Tax, Advisory streams)graduate schemeNo published deadlineVisa sponsorship: No5 stages
- Trainee Apprenticeship, Audit, Tax or Advisory (Level 4 then Level 7 apprenticeship qualifications)apprenticeshipRolling, closes when filledVisa sponsorship: No5 stages
- Interns and placements (12 month)placementNo published deadlineVisa sponsorship: No5 stages
Graduate Programme
How Grant Thornton UK recruits
2027 intake (page undated). 5 stages, from Grant Thornton UK's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Grant Thornton UK names them.
Applications may close early once places are filled, so apply well before any published deadline. Source
Online form
Application form
Short online form of essentials, under 20 minutes. A dedicated recruiter supports each candidate.
- about 20 minutes
“You'll start with a quick online form. We only ask for the essentials, so it shouldn't take more than 20 minutes.”
Online assessment
Online tests, Neurosight
Strengths-based assessment under 5 minutes, built by Neurosight, with adaptive scoring and warm-up items. No preparation needed; personalised strengths report afterwards.
- about 5 minutes
“The online assessment usually takes less than 5 minutes to complete, and was created by Neurosight, who are specialists in designing bias-free assessments of potential.”
Written case study
Written exercise
About 20 minutes on a computer: read written content and data about a client scenario and write a mini report. Practice case study and tips guide provided.
- about 20 minutes
“This assessment is assessing your ability to understand and interpret written content and data. [...] This stage will take around twenty minutes to complete.”
Group exercise
Group exercise
Virtual group exercise led by a recruiter, assessing collaboration, listening and time management.
“The penultimate stage of the application process is a group exercise, which will take place virtually and be led by a member of our recruitment team.”
Final round interview
Final interview
In-person individual interview at a UK office with one or two assessors from the service line, covering motivation and values. Offer made by phone by the recruiter.
“The interview will take place in one of our UK offices, with one, or two, assessors from the service line you have applied for.”
Trainee Apprenticeship, Audit, Tax or Advisory
Same 5-stage process as the graduate programme above. Programme details
Interns and placements
Same 5-stage process as the graduate programme above. Programme details
Visa sponsorship
Graduate Programme
Grant Thornton says its trainee programmes do not meet the minimum salary thresholds for visa sponsorship
“At present, our trainee programmes do not meet the minimum salary thresholds required for visa sponsorship under the UK Home Office guidelines. As a result, we're unable to offer visa sponsorship for these roles.”
Trainee Apprenticeship, Audit, Tax or Advisory
Grant Thornton says its trainee programmes pay below the threshold needed for visa sponsorship.
“At present, our trainee programmes do not meet the minimum salary thresholds required for visa sponsorship under the UK Home Office guidelines. As a result, we're unable to offer visa sponsorship for these roles.”
Interns and placements
Grant Thornton UK says its trainee programmes fall below the Home Office sponsorship salary threshold.
“At present, our trainee programmes do not meet the minimum salary thresholds required for visa sponsorship under the UK Home Office guidelines. As a result, we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship for these roles.”
Grant Thornton UK on the Home Office sponsor register
This is general information, not immigration advice. Check gov.uk and the employer's own FAQ before you apply: rules change.
Common questions
- What is the Grant Thornton UK graduate scheme application process?
- Grant Thornton UK's own careers pages describe 5 stages: Online form, then Online assessment, then Written case study, then Group exercise, then Final round interview.
- Which assessment providers does Grant Thornton UK use?
- Grant Thornton UK names Neurosight on its own careers pages.
- Does Grant Thornton UK sponsor visas for graduates?
- Grant Thornton says its trainee programmes do not meet the minimum salary thresholds for visa sponsorship
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