Grant Thornton International

Overview

Grant Thornton International (GTIL) is a global network of independent member firms delivering assurance, tax and advisory services to mid‑market and growth-oriented organisations. The network emphasises a blend of global scale and local insight — operating through partner-led member firms across markets — and is known for its research programmes (for example the International Business Report and the Women in Business series), a strong sustainability and DE&I focus, and proprietary audit and digital platforms such as Leap. The organisation positions itself as a pragmatic, growth-focused adviser to mid-market businesses and international clients seeking cross-border capability without the structure of a single global partnership.

• Headquarters: London, 8 Finsbury Circus
• Lawyers: 80,000 (people across the network); 5,107 (UK member firm headcount)
• Partners: 260 (UK member firm)
• Offices: 750+
• Revenue: $959.69m (UK member firm)

Values & Culture

Practice Areas

• Corporate & M&A
• Tax
• Financial Services & Regulation
• Insolvency & Restructuring
• Fraud & Investigations
• Regulatory & Compliance
• Data Protection & Privacy
• ESG & Sustainability
• Technology & Digital
• Real Estate
• Dispute Resolution & Litigation
• Employment
• Infrastructure & Projects
• Private Equity & Venture Capital
• Healthcare & Life Sciences
• Insurance & Reinsurance
• Intellectual Property
• Transport & Logistics

Geographic Focus: A global network model: GTIL operates through independent member firms in 150 markets, combining local market knowledge with cross‑border capability. The network targets the mid‑market and growth-oriented businesses, supporting international transactions, cross-border tax and mobility, global mobility services, and sustainability reporting. Key developed-market capabilities (Europe, North America, APAC) are complemented by presence across Latin America, Africa, Middle East and smaller offshore/fi

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What Grant Thornton International Looks For

Key Competencies

• Commercial awareness
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Client-focus and pragmatic problem solving
• Leadership potential and coachability
• Global mindset / cross-border capability
• Adaptability and comfort with digital tools
• Commitment to inclusion and ethical behaviour

Evidence Signals

• Experience working on cross-border or international assignments
• Client-facing advisory or transaction experience
• Engagement with sustainability/ESG work or research
• Experience with digital transformation, data analytics or audit technology
• Examples of inclusive leadership, mentoring or team development

Benefits & Wellbeing

• Global network and cross-border secondment opportunities (via member firms and International Business Centre)
• Partner-led coaching and mentoring opportunities
• Access to proprietary platforms and training materials (e.g. Leap audit platform, dGTL digital initiatives)
• Development via research programmes and thought leadership (IBR, Women in Business reports)

Wellbeing

Emphasis on empathetic leadership, psychological safety and wellbeing in thought leadership and people messaging; local member firms provide wellbeing programmes and EAPs (varies by member firm).

Awards & Recognition

• Universum Most Attractive Employers 2020
• Universum Top 50 Employer for Diversity & Inclusion 2019
• AI Innovator Accounting 2025 (Australia)
• AWSA 2025 Finalist: Best Place to Work (Australia)
• Diversity Council Australia Inclusive Employer 2025-2026 (Australia)
• Family Inclusive Workplace Certified 2023–2025 (Australia)
• Great Place to Work Certification 2023 (Argentina)
• Great Place to Work for young talent in Argentina 2024
• Go Beyond Quality Award 2024 (Argentina)

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Public research commitments to gender parity and DE&I through the Women in Business programme; local member firms list diversity awards and inclusive employer certifications (examples include Universum recognitions and local inclusive employer certifications).

• Women in Business research programme (annual report series)
• Diversity and inclusion hub (insights and tools)
• Regional DE&I activity at member firm level (e.g. Universum diversity recognition)
• Local member firm networks and initiatives (varies by market)

Innovation

Grant Thornton invests in scalable, network-wide technology to improve audit quality and client delivery. Leap is the proprietary cloud-based assurance platform used to operationalise global audit methodology and improve review, project management and cross-border consistency. dGTL and local digital ventures support automation, data analytics and AI adoption; member firms also publish digital transformation and technology insights and operate global mobility and tax technology hubs.

• Leap (global cloud-based assurance / audit platform)
• dGTL (digital practice and emerging technologies venture)
• Global audit technology investments (modernising audit delivery and quality)
• Network-level digital hubs (e.g. Global Mobility Services hub and other member-firm digital practices)

Quick Application Angles

• Reference the network's International Business Report (IBR) or Women in Business research when demonstrating commercial awareness and an interest in mid‑market dynamics.
• Show cross‑border experience or willingness to work internationally — the network sells global capability via local member firms and International Business Centres.
• Highlight digital curiosity or experience with data/technology platforms (Leap, dGTL, digital transformation) when discussing how you add value to audit or advisory teams.
• Demonstrate alignment with the CARE values (Collaboration, Authenticity, Responsibility, Excellence) with specific behavioural examples from team or client work.
• If applying to sustainability or tax roles, cite practical examples of ESG reporting, transition planning or tax-for-ESG work (the firm publishes guidance on IFRS S1/S2, transition plans and ESG tax incentives).