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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 regarding personal independence, including personal connections, fit and proper considerations, and financial interests. The team aligns with the needs of service lines, supporting teams in maintaining independence for audit and public interest assurance engagements as required by regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

Respond to and support others with formal Ethics and Independence consultations.
Support the onboarding and ongoing maintenance processes for recording individuals’ financial interests.
Support internal monitoring exercises, including periodic monitoring of financial interest records.
Lead on wider independence activities and ad-hoc projects.
Execute work on time at the expected volume and quality levels, in line with policies and procedures.
Use judgement to analyze independence matters, identify risks, and apply appropriate safeguards or escalation routes.
Contribute to the development of junior team members by sharing knowledge and providing support.
Communicate clearly and professionally.
Listen actively and incorporate others' viewpoints.
Collaborate to build relationships within the practice, team, and wider Quality & Risk function.
Manage time and prioritize effectively, juggling multiple priorities.
Identify opportunities for efficiency and/or innovation.

Requirements

Experience in personal independence, ethics, risk, compliance, audit quality, professional standards, or a similar regulatory environment.
Understanding of UK Ethics and Independence requirements (FRC Ethical Standard, ICAEW Code of Ethics, IESBA Code of Ethics).
Ability to use judgement to interpret policies, procedures, or regulatory requirements and apply them to real-life scenarios.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Experience managing a varied workload, prioritizing effectively, and communicating confidently with stakeholders in a fast-paced work environment.
Proficiency in MS Office 365 applications (e.g., Excel, Word).

Skills

Personal independence
Ethics
Risk management
Compliance
Audit quality
Professional standards
Regulatory environment
UK Ethics and Independence requirements
Judgement
Analytical skills
Attention to detail
Workload management
Prioritization
Communication
MS Office 365
Independence systems (e.g., GIS)
Fit and proper considerations
Risk management systems
Control environments

Location

All UK locations

Work Type

Permanent
Flexible working

Experience Level

Assistant 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 is on an ambitious journey to become exceptional, driving growth and pioneering positive change.
They provide audit, tax, and advisory services, empowering clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and partnership.
They empower their people with opportunity, an inclusive culture, and work-life balance.
The company values uniqueness, difference, and respect, fostering an inclusive culture where employees can perform at their best.
Leaders are interested in employees and their contributions, encouraging them 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.