Bankruptcy (Advisory) School Leaver Programme (January 2024)

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Job Description: Great minds. Nothing alike. Get to know us, our clients and start learning more about yourself. As an associate in our Bankruptcy department you’ll work as part of a diverse team. The team specialise in bankruptcy appointments that have come about as a result of a variety of circumstances including fraud and financial crime. Although every case is different, the aim in every Bankruptcy is the same, returning value to creditors through asset recovery, pursuing compensation and, in many cases, entering into litigation. There’ll be challenges along the way, but you’ll be supported and able to meet each one with a solution. That’s how you excel here.The constantly evolving landscape calls for an approach that puts what’s right first, so you will need to push ideas harder and ask the difficult questions to give clients the assurance they need to support their ambitions and growth. A look into your future Our five-year apprenticeship programme is designed to take you on a journey to professionally qualified. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll experience during your first five years:• Hands on experience in the different aspects of Bankruptcy, with a variety of cases • Responsibility from early in your career, taking ownership for interesting and challenging case work• You'll spend time undertaking investigations around the cases you're supporting and communicating this with key stakeholders including accountants, solicitors etc• You'll also compile reports, undertake analysis of documentation received, prepare strategy notes and risk documentation as well as process payments/billing• You will be responsible for ensuring that your cases are compliant• Broadly the practice is split into the following areas: Bankruptcies, Corporate Simplification Group, Insolvency and Offshore Financial Centres• On the job learning, alongside a structured training programmeIn your first two years you will work towards completing the CFAB qualification, moving on to becoming ACA (Associate Chartered Accountant) qualified over the next three years.Knowing that you’re right for us We’ve got a flexible approach to academic entry requirements, and we’ll consider these alongside your strengths and motivations. We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. How we work  We work in a hybrid way here at Grant Thornton, with colleagues working between our offices, client sites and at their homes. As a trainee, the expectation is that you will spend up to 4 days either working from an office, client site or college to help with your learning, building relationships and connections with your peers.       Study  You’ll need to be focused, committed, and organised as a trainee, to balance your study and work requirements. You will be provided with study leave to help you complete your professional qualification but you will also find you need to study in your spare time outside of your working hours. Completing a professional qualification is a substantial commitment and its worth taking this into consideration before applying.   Back yourself with our backing Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential. Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to be yourself and pursue your passions inside and outside of work. Beyond the job Everyone here enjoys a competitive salary, and you’ll receive our core benefits including, life assurance, income protection and private medical cover plus access to a range of voluntary benefits to choose from focused on health, family and wellbeing. The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments once qualified, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our CLEARR values – Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect and Responsibility. We’ll use the interview process to check your values match up. You deserve the best start to your career. Come to where you’ll learn more, where you won’t limit yourself, and where you’ll discover exactly what you’re capable of. Choose Grant Thornton. It’s how it should be. Before applying, we would encourage you to visit our employability hub to get a feel for what it’s like to start your career with us and to get some hints and tips for the next stage in our process.