At Grant Thornton, we're not your run of the mill Audit, Tax and Advisory firm. Why? Because we always go beyond the norm, challenge convention and deliver creative solutions. We’re always looking for changemakers. You can feel it the second you walk in: you're surrounded by passionate people. We’re bouncing off each other’s energy, in an exciting atmosphere that's bustling with activity.
Our unique approach has helped us become one of Ireland’s fastest-growing professional services firm. We're looking for creative thinkers with fresh ideas and traditionalists who dream big. We're not just looking for grads with a business background, we want grads from all disciplines. We know that the right people come from many different places and spaces.
We want you to carve out a future that reflects who you really are. Our mission is to empower our people and clients to achieve their ambitions. We want to help you flourish in a way that matches your personality and your dreams. Someone who's still obviously you, but with loads of extra experience under your belt. Everyone brings something new to the table at Grant Thornton, it’s part of what makes this such a wonderful and vibrant place to work.
We are currently recruiting for a graduate trainee to join our Tax department in Belfast.
Tax
Change the conventional. Make it exceptional.
Our Tax team works across the entire spectrum of Tax, from personal financial planning to international businesses and everything in-between. We aim to deliver the best innovation and proactive solutions for our clients. In Tax, you will gain exposure to various compliance obligations of a wide array of clients along with complex assignments and projects across various industries / sectors. Tax is always evolving, and you will have to keep an eye on changes that might affect our clients. By being adaptable, you will get to develop tax strategies and solutions customised to client needs. You will to get the opportunity to work with a variety of businesses, from sole traders to SMES, from multiple industries too!
Through your training you will gain the relevant professional qualifications while undertaking a variety of Tax work across a diverse client base.
Essential Skills & attributes:
- possess a strong academic record (minimum 2.1 award in a third level qualification or international equivalent);
- proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint;
- can communicate ideas, function as part of a group and take a leadership role;
- strive to make a significant contribution to a firm;
- set challenging goals for themselves;
- self-starter and proactive mind-set;
- curiosity for tax and business in general;
- possess the ability to help others solve problems; and
- live the values of the firm
THE ACADEMY
Change the path. Make your own.
When your days are all the same, nobody wins. That's why we have The Academy. The Academy is gives you regular business training that empowers you to develop the skills you want, at your own pace. As part of The Academy, you'll get exam support including tutorials and practice exams. Not to mention study leave and first pass bonuses. We're going beyond to give you everything you need to get the results you want.
We've created a well-rounded induction programme, so you can dive right in the deep end and get stuck in. And with our buddy system, you'll always have someone you can turn to who knows the ropes. They'll be delighted to give you sound advice and feedback.
You're in the driving seat of your career when you work with us. You'll have loads of chances to develop your skills through relevant work experience that puts theory into practice. Our unique Trainee Progression System lays out all your important milestones, so you can hit them all. And we reward you when you do.
At Grant Thornton, exam success and professional development of our staff is at the top of our priorities and this is reflected in our Exam Hub for students of all professional qualification. Furthermore, our dedicated Tax Exam Support Committee and mentors will offer insight into exam techniques, approaches and general technical training to ensure you are prepared when sitting exams.
Change your dreams. Make them realities.
We're on the lookout for bright, confident people, just like you. 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. We're seeking out new grads who can communicate their ideas, work well both as a team member and team leader, and who want to make a real difference to the firm. If you're willing to challenge yourself, help others solve problems and are on board with what we stand for, then what are you waiting for?
Become a changemaker with Grant Thornton
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What does this mean for you?
At Grant Thornton, we provide equitable opportunities for all our colleagues. We are a responsible, sustainable business where equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) is at the forefront of our workplace culture agenda, and today, we continue to build and develop on our existing ED&I structure and strategy to meet our workplace culture needs. People are at the heart of our business and teams built with varied individuals present diverse viewpoints, which need to be heard and valued.
We are all at our best when we are able to be ourselves and we view integrity and authenticity as integral values to bring to our day-to-day work-life at the firm. We are excited to see the personality and perspectives you will bring to our team because we know we will all benefit from them. Diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision-making, improves the quality of our delivery, and helps us to meet the needs of our clients. Our firm is built on people and their ideas, so we want to hear all the new perspectives and fresh thinking you have to offer. You form the bedrock of our firm’s best-practice principles and we will champion you as leaders from day one.
Reward and benefits
Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive.
Recognition
We want to create a culture of recognition and celebrating success, by saying thank you to people who surpass our expectations and recognising the right values and behaviours. Our Shout Out recognition scheme is our way of highlighting and promoting achievements. Whether you simply want to say thank you, celebrate a special occasion or give an award for doing something exceptional, you can do all of this and more through the scheme.
Skills Required
- Minimum 2.1 award in a third-level qualification or international equivalent
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint
- Ability to communicate ideas effectively
- Ability to function effectively as part of a group
- Ability to take a leadership role
- Desire to make a significant contribution to the firm
- Ability to set challenging personal goals
- Self-starter with a proactive mindset
- Curiosity about tax and business
- Ability to help others solve problems
- Alignment with the firm’s values
What We Do
Grant Thornton Gibraltar is a leading professional services firm established in 1995. It serves private individuals and public companies listed on international stock exchanges, with experienced teams supporting local and international clients. Its offerings include audit and assurance, business services, payroll, advisory, tax, accounting, and financial services. The firm also helps organizations grow and develop by addressing their accountancy and business needs.
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