Audit Assistant Manager

Grant Thornton Cyber Defence Centre; Crawley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life cover

Income protection

Matched pension

Health screening and dental/eye care

Doctor@Hand

Mortgage advice

Job summary

Grant Thornton Cyber Defence Centre in Gatwick is recruiting an experienced Audit Assistant Manager to lead and manage audit engagements for a diverse client base. You will supervise fieldwork, review financial statements and develop junior team members, helping our clients gain trusted assurance.

We value flexible working, including reduced hours and job shares, and offer an inclusive culture that supports your professional growth within UK GAAP/FRS102 expertise and strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of UK GAAP/FRS102 and robust audit experience.
• Experience using audit software and Microsoft Office tools.
• Project management experience and ability to lead audit engagements.

Responsibilities

• Become a trusted business adviser 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, with support through every stage.

Skills

UK GAAP / FRS102

Project management

Audit software & Microsoft Office

Tools

Audit software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Experienced Hire

Audit Assistant Manager

Gatwick

Location: Gatwick

Job ID R1035839

Job Type Permanent

Time Type Full time

Categories Audit & Assurance

Benefits To Help You Thrive, Such As

• Core benefits including life cover, income protection and matched pension
• Supporting your health with screening, dental and eye care and Doctor@Hand
• Financial support through mortgage advice, will writing, investment accounts and more
• Lifestyle benefits including buying holiday, bike schemes, discounts and cashback
• 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. 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

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 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 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.

Our Gatwick office is in easy commute to London and is situated close to many of the amenities that Crawley has to offer.

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 relationship 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

• 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

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. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, 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, 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.

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• Employee Index Top 75 Employer
• Black Talent Charter
• Top 10 Muslim Employee Networks
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