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"Very manageable work/life balance" (in 203 reviews)
"Better hours than Big 4, great people" (in 107 reviews)
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"Poor Work Life Balance And Low Perks" (in 129 reviews)
"Long hours and not great benefits" (in 134 reviews)
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"Audit Associate"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookI have been working at Grant Thornton full-time (More than a year)
Pros
-Great people to work with, everyone is inclusive and friendly.
-The work/life balance is good. Hours are busy, but manageable. Our Flex Time Off policy gives us unlimited time off as long as we are maintaining certain percentage of chargeable hours, which is not hard to do.
-Great culture. GT has really stressed culture in recent years. We strive for Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Responsibility, and Respect.
-We are a mid-tier firm, so we are working with large clients on a regular basis. However, we are still able to have a "small firm feel" when it comes to working with small teams.
-Opportunities. Endless opportunities at Grant Thornton. You have flexibility to transition into different service lines within the firm. Recruiters are also constantly trying to hire you into industry positions. Even in your current position, you have the freedom to choose the industry you're interested in (financial services, real-estate, etc.).
-Flexibility. As you move up in the firm, you have more freedom to choose the hours you work. Some people like to come in early and leave early, others come in late and stay late, most work the normal 9 to 5 during off peak times.
-Growth. GT is a growing firm. We are really trying to differentiate ourselves from the other mid-tier firms through our marketing campaign. This gives us access to better clients and better brand recognition.Cons
-It is public accounting, so obviously hours are long (55-70 hours during busy season, 35-50 during off-peak times)
-Travel. I am fortunate and only travel about 25% or less, but I know people who are on the road a lot.Grant Thornton 2018-09-06 06:05 PDT ![Grant Thornton Logo]()
"Audit Assistant Manager"
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I have been working at Grant Thornton full-time
Pros
Great Culture & people to work with. Open to everyone contributing ideas
Cons
Some technologies could be advanced and more access to accounting expertise
Advice to Management
Continue what you are doing - I have only seen excellent things
Grant Thornton 2019-01-28 01:48 PST![Grant Thornton Logo]()
"Good place, good people"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Grant Thornton full-time
Pros
Friendly, lots of company activities, good sense of inclusion etc.
Cons
Pay better elsewhere, the job for junior staff is a bit repetitive at times.
Grant Thornton 2019-02-20 02:54 PST![Grant Thornton Logo]()
"They value their people"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookI have been working at Grant Thornton full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
great team environment, people really own their role
Cons
Haven't got any bad points yet, I'm new
Advice to Management
keep it up
Grant Thornton 2019-02-19 23:37 PST![Grant Thornton Logo]()
"GTUK"
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I have been working at Grant Thornton part-time
Pros
Culture itself is great with lots of autonomy
Cons
Partnership model, changes and decisions take longer that they should so progress sometimes feels slow
Grant Thornton 2019-02-05 05:16 PST![Grant Thornton Logo]()
"Great"
StarStarStarStarStarI have been working at Grant Thornton full-time
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Progress
Pay
Team support
Location
FlexibleCons
None I can think of at the moment
Grant Thornton 2019-01-11 07:35 PST![Grant Thornton Logo]()
"A2"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at Grant Thornton full-time
Pros
Great firm and people are supportive
Cons
A lot of on going development and training
Advice to Management
brilliant firm
Grant Thornton 2019-01-08 06:39 PST![Grant Thornton Logo]()
"Quick progression"
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Doesn't RecommendPositive OutlookI have been working at Grant Thornton full-time
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The team are willing to help new starters - when asked.
Cons
Take on a large workload without the experience
Grant Thornton 2018-12-16 08:25 PST![Grant Thornton Logo]()
"Associate"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Grant Thornton full-time (Less than a year)
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Good company, genuine people
Cons
Sometimes long working hours
Grant Thornton 2018-12-07 02:48 PST![Grant Thornton Logo]()
"GT"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at Grant Thornton full-time
Pros
Flexible working conditions, engaging work
Cons
Lack of clarity regarding promotion possibilities
Advice to Management
More clarity about when people will get promoted
Grant Thornton 2018-08-07 11:25 PDT
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Grant Thornton Response
7 Sep 2018 – People & Culture
Thank you for taking the time to post your review! So happy to hear you are able to use our flexibility policies to enjoy work life balance. Our people are awesome too, and it sounds like we are lucky to have you on our team. We will use this feedback to make Grant Thornton an even better place to work. Thanks again for your comment!... MoreLess