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About the Role

Grant Thornton is seeking an Audit Assistant Manager to join their UK audit practice. This role offers the opportunity to work with a growing client base in a rapidly developing market, providing audit, tax, and advisory services. The firm emphasizes a future-focused approach, driving growth and pioneering positive change, while empowering employees with opportunity, an inclusive culture, and work-life balance.

Responsibilities

Achieve deadlines and understand the commercial implications of actions relating to productivity, recoverability, fee income, and client service.
Serve as the key client contact for day-to-day matters.
Lead the management of large, technically complex clients.
Highlight key issues affecting the audit opinion to the partner and recommend appropriate action.
Ensure all audit reports reflect the work performed and meet set reporting and auditing standards.
Act as a point of reference for best practice.
Provide regular communication and feedback.
Encourage training and development for yourself and others.
Act as a trusted business advisor to clients.
Manage a key client portfolio.
Build and maintain good working relationships with colleagues and clients.
Organize and attend office marketing events.
Suggest innovative products to address client needs.
Follow up on contacts made.
Prepare and present proposals for new work.
Build a personal network from which referrals are received.

Requirements

Professional qualification (ACA, CA, ACCA or equivalent).
Experience managing statutory audits for financial services clients.
Experience managing audits of large companies.
Experience dealing with complex technical matters.
Excellent knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102.
Project management experience.
Experience of IFRS and auditing listed companies is beneficial.

Skills

External audit experience
Client management
Technical auditing
UK GAAP / FRS102 knowledge
Project management
IFRS knowledge
Auditing listed companies

Location

Work Type

Flexible working options

Experience Level

Assistant Manager

Education Level

Professional qualification (ACA, CA, ACCA or equivalent)

Benefits

Work life balance
Development programmes and opportunities
Support for returners to audit
Flexible working options
Opportunities for secondments
Fundraising for local charities
Investing in entrepreneurs

About the Company

Grant Thornton provides audit, tax, and advisory services.
The firm has over 5,000 people in the UK and a presence in 150 global markets.
The UK audit practice has over 2300 people working across 24 locations.
The firm's values are purposefully driven, actively curious, and candid but kind.

Equal Opportunity

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people.
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.
We give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.