Audit Assistant Manager

Grant Thornton UK; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Work-life balance

Job summary

Grant Thornton UK is seeking an Audit Assistant Manager to lead audit engagements from planning to delivery in Cambridge. You’ll work with clients, manage fieldwork, review financial statements, and develop junior staff while upholding quality and risk controls.

The role supports flexible working, including reduced hours or job shares, as part of our commitment to work life balance and an inclusive culture that values curiosity and integrity.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of UK GAAP and audit standards.
• Experience leading audits and supervising teams.
• Ability to manage projects and deadlines while maintaining quality.

Responsibilities

• Become a trusted business advisor to clients with focus on audit quality and reputation.
• Project manage client work and oversee all aspects of audit fieldwork and completion.
• Lead onsite audit teams, prepare and review financial statements and communicate with management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with team and clients, supporting junior staff.
• Continuously strive to push the business forward, supported through all stages.

Skills

UK GAAP knowledge

Audit leadership

Client relationship

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

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

Tools

Audit software

Microsoft Office

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. The opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like and what you want from your career awaits.

Job Description

Within our Audit practice, we’re 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 open to supporting the up‑skilling and re‑integration of returners to 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Become a trusted business advisor to our clients, focusing 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
• Continuously strive to push yourself, and the business, further, knowing you’re supported through every stage

Qualifications

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 of using audit software and Microsoft packages
• Project management experience
• An interest in maintaining and developing your technical knowledge

Culture & Why We’re Right For You

Embracing uniqueness, our culture thrives on 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 colleagues helps our people 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 qualities that set you apart we value. 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. 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 goes far beyond your day job. From secondments to fundraising for local charities or 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 and candid but kind.

We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be.