At Grant Thornton we do things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance. A true alternative.
With over 5,000 people in the UK, and a presence in 150 global markets, we're on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential. And with that comes the opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like, and what you want from your career.
Job Description:At Grant Thornton we do things differently. Looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance. A true alternative.
With over 5,000 people in the UK, and a presence in 150 global markets, we're on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential.
Job Description
- Holds overall ownership for a portfolio of complex or higher risk audit engagements, reporting directly to the Engagement Leader or Partner
- Sets the audit strategy for engagements, exercising significant professional judgement on the most technically complex or contentious areas
- Acts as the senior escalation point for the audit team on technical, client and risk matters, consulting with Partners and National Assurance Services where needed
- Has overall accountability for portfolio profitability, WIP and billing, and manages resourcing decisions across multiple engagements
- Leads on recruitment, coaching and development of Managers and Assistant Managers, and plays an active role in performance management and appraisals
- Owns senior client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and identifying opportunities to expand services across the client relationship
- Plays a visible role in business development, including leading on proposals, pitches and networking to help grow the practice
- Reviews and signs off on the quality of audit files across the portfolio ahead of Partner review
- Keeps clients informed of new standards and regulatory change, and advises on the implications for their business
- Champions the firm's risk management and quality standards across the team, and is a point of escalation for whistleblowing or integrity concerns
- Maintains and grows a network across the firm to identify opportunities and prevent duplication of effort
- Acts with integrity and in line with our organisational values
What we are looking for
ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent), with substantial post qualification experience in audit, including proven experience managing a portfolio and developing junior team members. Track record of contributing to business development is desirable.
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Skills Required
- ACA or ACCA qualified, or equivalent
- Substantial post-qualification experience in audit
- Proven experience managing an audit portfolio
- Experience developing junior team members
- Track record of contributing to business development
What We Do
What does business need now? An adviser that offers a different experience. A better experience. One that delivers technical expertise and a service that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That’s Grant Thornton. We are the UK member firm of a global network that employs 58,000 people in 135 countries. We combine global scale with local insight and understanding to give you the assurance, tax, and advisory services you need to realise your ambitions. We go beyond business as usual, so you can too. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships. Whether you’re growing in one market or many, you consistently get a great service you can trust. We work at a pace that matters – yours – bringing both flexibility and rigour. We celebrate fresh thinking and diverse perspectives to bring you proactive insights and positive progress. Success tomorrow starts with making the right decisions today, which is why we match proactive insights to practical applications. Working closely with regulators, funders and standard setting bodies to help instil trust and integrity in markets. We’re committed to sustainable growth through positive progress. So, no matter the road ahead, you’re being guided by the right decisions. Going beyond to offer proactive insights, practical guidance, and positive progress. Ready to go beyond? Visit our website for insight on what we can offer you
