Get your career off to a flying start

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1 Get your career off to a flying start Grant Thornton #GTgraduate

2 Grant Thornton Looking in from the outside, all of the global accounting organisations must look the same. So it s worth looking for the differences that will shape your career - there is something different about Grant Thornton: fastest growing firm in Ireland since 2002; 800 people in Dublin, Belfast, Cork, Galway, Kildare, Limerick and Longford; 40,000 people in over 135 countries; client base of dynamic, indigenous and international businesses across a variety of industries; exam results consistently in the upper quartile; dedicated training facilities and support the Grant Thornton Academy; and CSR programmes where you can mentor and assist in college access programmes and develop entrepreneurial skills. These things happen because of our culture a culture built on a commitment to training and helping people to develop and achieve their potential. We are looking for people who want to be a part of this. I invite you to find out about our firm and how we can help you become a champion. Paul McCann Managing partner 2

3 The Grant Thornton difference If you re starting your career as a graduate Grant Thornton can give you a flying start. We are part of a global network of firms working with some of the world s largest companies providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We operate on a global basis and offer our employees the chance to work abroad to gain international experience. Grant Thornton member firms have won several prestigious awards across the globe for our efforts to help our people thrive in their careers. Join us and get your career off to the best start possible. We look for graduates from all degree disciplines who want to: receive best in class training opportunities through our Grant Thornton Academy; have the opportunity to work abroad; advise clients from all industry sectors; work with clients who are household names; work in collaboration with business leaders; have a valued opinion; and get involved with CSR programmes which provide an opportunity to unlock the potential for growth in our local communities. 3

4 Add value to our team At Grant Thornton, we don t stereotype trainees, or anyone else. We applaud individuality and thrive on fresh ideas. We encourage you to use your voice and make a difference to our constantly changing world. We recognise the full package of skills, knowledge and experience that you bring with you. You ll be working to gain a comprehensive understanding of business and developing the skills to really make a difference to our clients and achieve a professional qualification in your chosen area. The learning curve is steep to stretch your potential we offer challenging work with a wide range of clients in a range of sectors, for example technology, healthcare, property and construction, media and entertainment and public sector. Do you have: Passion, drive and initiative, enthusiasm, energy, a positive attitude and a will to succeed? These are the qualities that make you an asset, both to Grant Thornton Ireland and to our member firms around the globe. Combined with your academic and work performance, your qualities can open international secondment and career opportunities at Grant Thornton. 4

5 Understanding our business Audit Our Audit department is split into three different service lines. Privately held and dynamic businesses, international and public interest entities and financial services. From early on you will be working on-site in a wide range of client organisations. As a first year trainee, you will: establish good working relationships with client finance teams; complete audit tests in all file sections; attend stock takes and report your findings; carry out company searches and research; and complete audit files electronically. I work on the public interest audit team and am involved in the audit of international clients. I have gained great exposure to complex sections of the audit file which, has proven to be very beneficial. Aileen Kane Corporate Audit 5

6 Tax Our tax teams analyse both business and personal financial plans to deliver optimum and sustainable tax efficiencies for our clients. We closely monitor developments in tax regulation to deliver forward thinking solutions. As a first year trainee, you will: produce tax computations; carry out technical research on complex issues; advise clients on their tax requirements; build long term relationships with our clients; and complete tax returns. You will gain exposure to a wide range of clients. Our portfolio encompasses sole traders, small and medium sized businesses, trusts, partnerships, large corporates and listed companies. You get a wide range of experience in each area of tax before choosing your specialist area. 6 Danielle Grant Tax

7 Advisory services Our advisory services cover a broad range of areas including corporate finance, business consulting, forensic and investigation services, cyber security services, recovery and reorganisation, financial services advisory and renewable energy services. Your training, for example, may begin in recovery and reorganisation, and transfers to other areas of advisory services will be based on business and individual development needs. As a first year trainee in recovery and reorganisation, you will: focus on case work, including liquidations and receiverships; deal with employee queries and creditors; and attend on-site client meetings. Since joining I am part of a team managing a large property portfolio. It has been a steep learning curve but great for my personal development. Peter McCague Advisory, Recovery & Reorganisation 7

8 Financial Accounting and Advisory Services (FAAS) The unique Financial Accounting and Advisory Service (FAAS) offering is based on providing distinctive specialist services to large corporate and multinational clients including global compliance and reporting, accounting advisory and effective financial reporting. This dynamic training environment provides you with industry experiences and insights within the professional services environment. As a first year trainee, you will: be part of a dynamic and fast paced team; establish working relationships with leading clients and international Grant Thornton teams; gain valuable audit experience working as part of larger teams; develop project management skills; and expand technical accounting knowledge through training courses and on the job experiences. 8 FAAS gave me the opportunity to broaden my career prospects by gaining valuable knowledge and experience across a wide range of areas while liasing with large corporates and multinationals. Genevieve Coyne Financial Accounting and Advisory Services

9 The Grant Thornton At Grant Thornton we pride ourselves on the training provided through our dedicated Academy. Our aim is to foster a culture of self-development where champions thrive. You can see this through: our exam success rates; unique training programme; the career success of our people; and our market position and growth rate. Academy We enable our talented people to deliver excellent client service by providing: regular technical and skills training to encourage self-development; and structured and focused exam tutorials for trainees to promote exam success. With the help of our Academy we can help you be the best you can be so we can be the best we can be. Brendan Foster Partner, Business Consulting The Academy and in-house tutorials have helped me create a balance between work and exams, which I passed first time around! Gerard Ryan Financial Accounting and Advisory Services 9

10 Starting your first job in a large firm can be an exciting and daunting experience, so we ve worked hard to make our pre-joining experience and orientation programme one of the best, and most thorough, around. On joining, you will participate in a detailed induction programme. We ll tell you about our strategy, how you can play your part in it from day one and what it means to be a trainee at Grant Thornton. We also have an exciting social event, which takes place each year as part of the induction process. What we offer: paid study leave; ongoing exam support and exam preparation; technical and soft skills training; professional subscriptions; secondments and career progression; pay day breakfast; annual flu vaccination; Employee Assistance Programme; tax efficient travel scheme; bike to work scheme; and on-site gym (Dublin only). Grant Thornton Today a trainee. Tomorrow, a business leader. 10

11 Our culture At the heart of our people and culture strategy lies our ambition to create a common experience for everyone who works for Grant Thornton, anywhere in the world. Secondment opportunities are an excellent chance for employees to work in a different country and experience a new culture without the pressure of committing to a permanent move. We have had great success over the years with these programmes, read what Adrian has to say... Just two years into my training contract I was given the opportunity to go on secondment to Melbourne, Australia. I never thought after such a short time these opportunities would arise! At the end of my secondment I spent a few weeks travelling around Australia before returning to work in Dublin. Adrian Quinlan Manager, Corporate Audit To help build a strong cross-cultural experience for our people, we have developed associations with third level access programmes by becoming key sponsors of the Dublin City University (DCU) and Trinity College Dublin (TCD) Access Programmes. We also work with the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE). Read on to see how we make a difference. 11

12 From an early stage you re encouraged to get involved in various community initiatives sponsored by our firm such as NFTE, a programme that teaches entrepreneurship to young people by improving their business, academic and life skills. We also sponsor the DCU and TCD access programmes which are designed to help people achieve third level education. We sponsor and celebrate achievement in education and sport. We are active sponsors of several sporting events such as our Corporate 5k Team Challenge series which each year supports a different charity. I ve been privileged to be actively involved as a mentor with the Trinity Access Programme and it s great to see how my involvement has had a positive impact for those who are taking part in the programme. Diarmuid Hannigan Advisory, Recovery & Reorganisation 12

13 Interact and socialise #GTGrowth Grant Thornton is big on social events. Sporting and social events happen throughout the year, providing the opportunity to interact and socialise with colleagues across the firm. We believe that the social environment is one of the key areas for both personal and business development and your network can open many doors. Our social events include: tag rugby, golf days; staff v management soccer; summer barbecue; christmas parties; table quizzes; and comedy nights....not forgetting our several exam celebration nights! 13

14 Connect with us At Grant Thornton, we don t just recruit brain power. We also look for people with drive, passion and initiative, for people who aren t afraid to get involved. 14

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