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Overall Satisfaction

• "The amount of effort, and thus money, that has been put into our training has been phenomenal and has made me feel well prepared both for exams and the job itself." -- Audit, Entry level, Bristol
• "Excellent induction. Other members of staff are always willing to help and answer any questions I have – very friendly atmosphere in the office." -- Tax, Entry level, Kettering

• "Difficult but rewarding." -- Audit, Kettering
• "Grant Thornton is a very approachable company. The staff are friendly and helpful at all times. The atmosphere is relaxed, enabling better working. They offer all the opportunities of the Big 4, and more." -- Tax, Entry level, Milton Keynes

Quality of Work

• "Early responsibility is encouraged from the outset. Interaction with clients is immediate and ensures speedy development." -- Audit, Entry level, Cardiff
• "I have been given a lot of responsibility early on. The work can be challenging but the rest of the team are very supportive." -- Tax, Entry level, London

• "From the word go I was out meeting clients, working in smaller teams of 2-3 which allows a much greater scope of work, and has exposed me to a lot more opportunities that just wouldn’t be available at this stage of my career elsewhere." -- Audit, Entry level, Cardiff

Culture

• "Flatter hierarchy with very welcoming, friendly and helpful staff. They go above and beyond job descriptions to put myself and the other trainees at ease." -- Audit, Entry level, Bristol
• "All members of staff make themselves as available as possible, including partners – you never feel undervalued as a less experienced member of staff. There are lots of social and voluntary activities to get involved in outside of work." -- Tax, Entry level, Kettering
• "Colleagues are very supportive of each other, especially with respect to studying undertaken alongside work. Employees do socialise outside of work; go for drinks after work, organise birthday events, attend weddings and christenings etc." -- Tax, Entry level, London

• "It’s focussed on quality by not making mistakes, and with an emphasis on really knowing the client. The friendly support is genuine and fun!" -- Audit, Entry level, Bristol
• "Everyone is very friendly and approachable – including managers and partners. The culture is a people culture where pleasing employees and clients is the priority." -- Audit, Kettering
• "So far I have found everyone to be very supportive. People work well together. I often see partners walking around chatting to various employees. The firm has a sociable feel and employees regularly socialise outside work." -- Tax, Entry level, London

Relations with Management

• "From day one, we were invited into partners' offices or they came to chat to us. We get regular e-mail updates of office-wide decisions, and partners and management seem to take a part in the social life of the firm as well." -- Audit, Entry level, Bristol
• "Partners are friendly and approachable, a marked difference from Big Four accounting firms. Contact with senior management is frequent. You’re known as a person and not just a number." -- Audit, Entry level, Cardiff
• "They take the time to know our names, get to know us and set up lunches to find out how we are getting on." -- Audit, Entry level, Bristol

• "I believe managers have a fantastic relationship with employees, I feel that I can discuss most matters comfortably with my line manager. There are many updates with respect to firm wide decisions that are conveyed at Quarterly Business Updates." -- Tax, Entry level, London
• "I have only been working there a few weeks and already I have spoken to a number of partners and senior managers. I have been to a number of meetings to discuss where the firm is going and any decisions that have been made." -- Tax, Entry level, London

Formal Training

• "Training is a crucial part of the firm's plans going forward. The national training centre provides opportunity for initial personal and professional development – to prepare new graduates for working life." -- Audit, Entry level, Cardiff
• "Training at Grant Thornton is second to none. It has its own dedicated training centre in Bradenham Manor which exposes its employees to various courses that greatly improve a vast array of skills." -- Audit, Entry level, Cardiff
• "Grant Thornton goes above and beyond on the training side of things, very accommodating. They work hard to give you the best start to your career, as well as the best possibilities of progressing with your career." -- Audit, Kettering

• "Training is clearly very important – in the first five weeks we've had two days' office-based training and inductions, two-days' national induction in London, two weeks in the purpose-built manor-house training centre (which were amazing fun) and now two more weeks of Kaplan... there's loads, and it's really, really good." -- Audit, Entry level, Bristol
• "Whole training manor dedicated to courses. No expense spared on any training, internally or externally. It is not just about passing the exams with Grant Thornton, it's about becoming a good accountant at the same time and being allowed the time for it to really sink in." -- Tax, Entry level, Milton Keynes

Career Progression

• "There is a natural career progression at Grant Thornton and the business puts effort in to your training because they see your future with them. I have had a meeting with a manager who discussed my 5 year career plan, which sees me qualify and progress to assistant manager. The appraisal process really helps to highlight what you are doing well and what you need to do in order to gain promotion and realistic goals are set in order to help you achieve the career progression you want." -- Tax, Entry level, London
• "If you do the work and are suitable for the position, then the opportunities are there." -- Tax, Entry level, Milton Keynes

• "As it is a slightly smaller firm, career progression is slightly easier and if people are doing well they can progress quickly. You are given an annual review and you are also reviewed when you become exam qualified." -- Tax, Entry level, London
• "Set 'ladder' for progression from first year trainee up until qualification. After qualification progression is less determinable and dependant on individual performance." -- Audit, Entry level, Cardiff

CSR

• "Corporate responsibility is a big issue at Grant Thornton and one which is taken seriously. There are numerous opportunities to volunteer from helping teach maths and reading at local schools, to environmental work, to overseas aid work, to global corporate challenges and charity events such as runs and walking over fire! The firm also allows employees to take one day off work per year to participate in voluntary community work." -- Tax, Entry level, London
• "Several opportunities for community work. National and regional charity partners are nominated regularly with events arranged." -- Audit, Entry level, Cardiff

• "Lots of projects available each year to help with. Several charities that the company raises money for. Allows sabbaticals in order to volunteer." -- Tax, Entry level, Milton Keynes
• "The company allows days off to take part in charity work and also sponsors a particular charity each year which is voted for by its employees." -- Audit, Entry level, Cardiff

Offices & Dress Code

• "No flashy investment bank facilities, but a really, really nice, modern, comfortable office with all the necessities plus showers, two excellent kitchens, and meeting rooms with really cool technology. Dress code is business dress when meeting clients, but relaxed if staying in the office, though torn jeans and flip-flops may be a little too far..." -- Audit, Entry level, Bristol
• "The offices are fine. They are clean and comfortable and there is a great subsidised cafeteria. There are no gym facilities. Dress code is smart but not overly so. Ties and jackets are only needed for client meetings." -- Tax, Entry level, London

• "The two offices I've been in are of great contrast, the smaller one is limited in its facilities, with a very small kitchen and no showers. The other is very modern with two kitchens on each floor and a wet room on each floor. However as I spend very little time in the office it really doesn't affect me in anyway." -- Audit, Entry level, Cardiff
• "We have an open office plan where everyone has their own desk and drawer space. We have showering facilities and a discounted canteen. Water, coffee, tea and hot chocolate is always available free of charge." -- Tax, Entry level, London

Green Initiatives

• "The office is setting increasingly tough targets on waste paper (reduce by half by year end), energy and water reduction, which it so far has failed to meet. However, it has made big improvements and looks set to continue." -- Audit, Entry level, Bristol
• "As far as I'm aware, looking after the environment is something GT are currently working on improving, most of the stationery is made from recycled materials." -- Audit, Kettering

• "The firm is very environmental conscious. Currently there is an initiative in place to make tax compliance paperless where all compliance work is completed online. In the office we have recycling bins all over and recycled paper is used." -- Tax, Entry level, London

Business Prospects

• "GT is in a strong position in the market place and I believe it is going to get stronger." -- Tax, Entry level, London
• "GT is a long running successful firm that has continued to go from strength to strength over the years; I see no reason why this won’t continue." -- Audit, Kettering
• "The firm seems to have weathered the recession well and they have a strong strategy for the future." -- Tax, Entry level, London

• "Reporting increased profits year on year." -- Audit, Entry level, Cardiff
• "The company has done very well in the last two years considering the current climate, previous year it was one of only a few which profits increased, and this year has reported a 40% increase in profits. It’s looking to boost its forensic division and has in recent weeks acquired a company which will help towards this." -- Audit, Entry level, Cardiff