Overview
Join to apply for the Private Capital Audit 12 Month Placement Programme (Summer 2026) - Oxford role at Grant Thornton UK.
The 12-month placement programme is your launchpad to a meaningful career in a structured placement designed to give you real-world experience from day one. You’ll be part of the Thames Valley and Southampton audit team (TVS), working with an exciting client base across the Thames Valley area including Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Hampshire. Occasional travel between offices may be required to conduct audits and participate in training and development.
At Grant Thornton, we’re looking for actively curious, purposefully driven, and candid but kind individuals who want to shape the future of business — not follow it.
Responsibilities
* Work with a variety of clients, from household names to innovative start-ups, gaining exposure to different industries and challenges.
* Get hands-on with real audits, visiting client sites, attending stock counts, and carrying out testing that helps verify financial accuracy and uncover risks.
* Understand how businesses work by analysing financial statements, reviewing internal controls, and learning how companies manage money, risk, and operations.
* Use data and technology to spot trends, identify anomalies, and support your findings.
* Keep learning and growing by staying up to date with regulations, developing your professional judgement, and building relationships with mentors and experts across the firm.
What you’ll be like
* Curious minds who explore ideas and ask thoughtful questions.
* Innovative problem solvers who think creatively, spot patterns, and turn data into meaningful insights.
* Collaborative partners who work respectfully and build trust with others.
* Effective communicators who listen, adapt, and express ideas clearly.
* Self-leaders who manage and flex their time, mindset, and energy effectively.
* Career-minded contributors who take initiative and are motivated to grow.
What you’ll get
* Kickstart your career with a structured placement programme designed to give you real-world experience from day one.
* Technology to support your learning and client work.
* Dedicated support network, from experienced managers and mentors who’ll guide you every step of the way.
* Our approach to how we work helps you balance life, learning, and work.
* Exclusive discounts on shopping, gyms, and wellbeing services.
* Opportunities to give back through mentoring, volunteering, or fundraising initiatives.
* Competitive salary and benefits package, including: extra holiday options (flexible bank holidays and the option to purchase additional holidays), life assurance, and private medical insurance.
Role specifics
* Seniority level: Internship
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
* Industries: Accounting
Grove, England, United Kingdom • Oxford, England, United Kingdom • Other listed locations are provided for context and may reflect similar roles or offices.
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