Audit Assistant Manager

GRANT THORNTON; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading auditing and advisory firm is looking for an Audit Assistant Manager in Cambridge. The role involves becoming a trusted advisor, managing audits, and leading teams. Candidates should have a professional accounting qualification and excellent knowledge of UK GAAP. This inclusive firm offers flexible working options, empowering its employees to achieve both professional and personal growth.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Inclusive culture

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum criteria: professional qualification in accounting.
• Confidence in leading audits of varying sizes.
• Willingness to develop technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Become a trusted business advisor to clients.
• Project manage client work and oversee audit fieldwork.
• Lead onsite audit teams and review financial statements.
• Maintain strong working relationships with team and clients.
• Strive to improve oneself and the business.

Skills

Excellent knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102

Extensive experience using audit software and Microsoft packages

Project management experience

Education

Professional qualification (ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA or CIPFA)

Tools

Audit software

Microsoft packages

Job description

Alternatively, Grant Thornton 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. 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. The opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like and what you want from your career is here.

Job Description: NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF.

Within our Audit practice we’re very keen to support and hire those who have had career breaks or time away from Audit, who would like to return to a busy, flexible auditing role. Our vacancies for qualified Auditors are all open to supporting the up‑skilling and re‑integration of returners into our business.

Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals. Our tailored and responsive approach provides the expertise our clients need, enabling them to grow and make the right decisions about their future.

Now’s the time to take everything you know about audit to the next level, with our growing portfolio of clients. The constantly evolving landscape calls for an approach that puts what is right first, ahead of what is easy, and you will need to push ideas harder and ask difficult questions, giving our clients the assurance they need.

Relocating? Why Cambridge? Cambridge is buzzing with ambitious businesses and innovative firms, which means loads of opportunities for audit and professional services. It’s a city where your skills really matter and you’ll be working with clients who are shaping the future.

We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares; we’ll support you to balance your work and life.

A look into the role

• Become a trusted business advisor to our clients, with a focus on quality and reputation
• Project manage client work and oversee all aspects of audit fieldwork and completion
• Lead onsite audit teams, preparing and reviewing financial statements and updating management
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with your team and our clients, providing support to junior team members
• Constantly strive to push yourself and the business further, knowing you’re supported through every stage

Knowing you’re right for us

Joining us as an Audit Assistant Manager, the minimum criteria you’ll need is a professional qualification (ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA or CIPFA), and to be confident leading audits of varying sizes. It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box – we’ll help you develop along the way.

• Excellent knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102
• An interest in our clients, with the ability to confidently discuss business challenges and needs
• Extensive experience using audit software and Microsoft packages
• Project management experience
• An interest in maintaining and developing your technical knowledge

Knowing we’re right for you

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people. We never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing for everyone. 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.

Beyond the job

Life is more than work. That’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance. The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job: from secondments and fundraising for local charities to investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm’s values – purposefully driven, actively curious, candid yet kind. We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. It’s how it should be.