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About the Company
Grant Thornton is a leading accounting and advisory firm known for its strong focus on serving dynamic, growth-oriented organisations. As a member of Grant Thornton International Ltd, it offers a comprehensive range of services, including audit, tax, and advisory solutions. With a presence in over 130 countries, Grant Thornton prides itself on having extensive global reach while maintaining a personal touch with clients. The firm's approach is characterised by a deep understanding of industry specifics, commitment to quality, and dedication to meeting the unique needs of each client. Grant Thornton serves a diverse client base, ranging from private companies to public sector entities, all benefiting from its proactive and forward-thinking solutions.
Company Profile
Year founded: 1924
CEO: Peter Bodin
Employee Number: 68,000
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Core Values: Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect, Responsibility
Official website: https://www.grantthornton.co.uk
Student & Graduate Recruitment Process
Stage 1: Online Application
You need to apply through Grant Thornton's official job application portal. The application asks a set of questions about who you are, your education and your experience. It normally takes less than 30 minutes.
Stage 2: Online Assessment
Grant Thornton's online assessment is straightforward, and it takes only around 5 minutes to complete. You can check out our detailed explanation below.
Stage 3: Digital Interview
If you are successful in the online assessment, you will need to complete a digital interview. This stage involves responding to a series of questions by recording your answers, and questions are mostly competency-based. You’ll have up to 1 minute of preparation time and then between 2-3 minutes of speaking time to answer it.
Stage 4: Written Case Study
During this stage, you will be given a case and asked to write a short business-style report based on the case. This exercise may take you 20 minutes to complete. Please read our guidance on how to prepare for it.
Stage 5: Group Exercise
Following the assessment centre or final interview, candidates receive feedback and are informed about the outcome of their application. You will receive a job offer if you are successful.
Stage 6: Final Interview
The final interview will be with a senior member of the service line you will be joining, and the interview will focus on your motivation, competencies and strengths.
Stage 7: Offer and Feedback
Following the final interview, candidates receive feedback and are informed about the outcome of their application. You will receive a job offer if you are successful.
How to Prepare for the Online Assessment
KPMG UK's online assessment is called Transforming Small Businesses. This assessment consists of some rank-order, rating and numerical questions. Throughout the assessment, you will be asked how you might respond to specific business scenarios and rank what you'd be likely to say or do and how you would feel. You will also be asked to analyse numerical information and provide responses to it.
The overall assessment is not timed, but you need to complete them in one sitting. This test is provided by Cappfinity.
⌛️ Overall Time Needed to Practice: 2 days
⏰ Overall Time Needed to Complete the Assessment: 70 minutes
In order to succeed in this assessment, you can practice our Situational Judgement Tests, which include ranking-style questions that help you understand corporate culture and what employers might be looking for and Numerical Reasoning Tests, which help you develop your analytical skills and calculation accuracy.
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