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About the Role

The Ethics & Independence team protects the firm and drives quality by ensuring compliance with independence requirements. This role supports and enables client-facing teams and individuals with their personal independence, including personal connections, fit and proper considerations, and financial interests. The team is part of the firm's Quality and Risk function and aligns with service lines to maintain independence for audit and public interest assurance engagements.

Responsibilities

Respond to formal Ethics and Independence consultations regarding personal independence matters and conflicts.
Support onboarding and ongoing maintenance of individuals' financial interests.
Conduct UK and International relationship checks for assignment teams.
Ensure compliance with regulatory, governance, and monitoring obligations.
Review ethics breaches and perform compliance monitoring.
Provide digital support and solutions for Ethics and Independence practices.
Support the development of junior team members.
Collaborate with internal teams to build relationships and a positive brand.
Manage workload, prioritize effectively, and communicate with senior stakeholders.
Identify opportunities for efficiency and innovation.

Requirements

Proven experience in Ethics and Independence within a professional services firm.
Knowledge and experience of applying UK Ethics and Independence requirements (FRC Ethical Standard, ICAEW Code of Ethics, IESBA Code of Ethics).
Strong judgment and ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, or regulatory requirements.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Ability to support and review the work of others, providing constructive feedback.
Experience managing a varied workload, prioritizing effectively, and communicating confidently with senior stakeholders.
Proficient in MS Office 365 applications (Excel, Word, etc.).

Skills

Ethics and Independence
Personal Independence
Conflict Management
Audit Quality
Professional and Technical Standards
Regulatory Compliance
Judgment
Policy Interpretation
Analytical Skills
Attention to Detail
Team Support
Communication
Time Management
Prioritization
Stakeholder Management
MS Office 365
GIS (preferred)
Fit and Proper Considerations (awareness)
Risk Management Systems (awareness)
Control Environments (awareness)

Location

All UK locations

Work Type

Permanent role
Flexible working

Experience Level

Manager

Benefits

Work life balance
Flexible working options

About the Company

Grant Thornton UK is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms with approximately 58,000 people in over 135 countries.
The firm focuses on strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership to empower clients.
They offer real opportunity, an inclusive culture, and work-life balance to their people.
The company is on an ambitious journey to become exceptional and redefine the industry.
Grant Thornton values uniqueness, diversity, and inclusivity, encouraging employees to bring their whole selves to work.

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. That's why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.