Overview

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Department Overview

Our Corporate Audit department is expanding due to growth. This position will give exposure to a wide variety of public and private clients in industries such as Pharma, Technology, Retail, Manufacturing, and Telecommunications, with opportunities to collaborate with clients locally and globally. We are looking for passionate individuals who are self-motivated, capable of using their own initiative, and able to plan, control and complete large audit engagements for a diverse portfolio of clients.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead large audit engagements, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of high-quality audit services.
• Foster strong client relationships through regular communication, understanding their business challenges, and identifying opportunities for value-added services.
• Ensure audit engagements comply with industry regulations, accounting standards (UK GAAP, IFRS), and the firm\'s audit methodologies.
• Supervise and mentor audit colleagues, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Assist in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities within the sector.
• Participate in preparing and presenting proposals to prospective clients, contributing to the growth and expansion of the firm\'s client base.

Skills and Attributes

• ACA/ACCA qualified, or similar
• Minimum 8+ years’ experience in practice
• Strong technical skills and ability to make professional judgments based on findings
• Ability to motivate and manage staff under tight deadlines
• Portfolio management experience
• Strong attention to detail and analytical assessment
• Experience working as part of a team supporting others
• Commercial awareness
• Experience gained in a Big 4 accounting firm would be advantageous

Life at Grant Thornton

We are committed to building a culture where our people can flourish. Our reward and benefits are designed to promote a healthy lifestyle and support growth. We value equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) and strive to create an inclusive workplace where people from varied backgrounds can contribute and develop.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Grant Thornton provides equitable opportunities for all colleagues. ED&I is at the forefront of our workplace culture, and we continue to build and develop our ED&I structure and strategy to meet our needs. We value diverse perspectives and encourage authentic contributions from all staff.

Recognition

We foster a culture of recognition and celebrating success, with our Shout Out recognition scheme allowing colleagues to acknowledge achievements and values.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Professional Services

We encourage applications from all suitable candidates and will consider flexible-working arrangements where possible.