Audit Assistant Manager

Grant Thornton UK; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit and advisory firm in Milton Keynes is looking for an Audit Assistant Manager to oversee audit fieldwork, lead teams, and support clients. Candidates should possess a professional accounting qualification such as ACA or ACCA and exhibit strong knowledge of UK GAAP. The firm values an inclusive culture and offers flexible work arrangements. You'll have the opportunity to contribute beyond the job through community-focused initiatives and team development.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Support for career development

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in accounting is essential.
• Confident leading audits of varying sizes.
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Become a trusted business advisor to clients.
• Project manage client work and oversee audit fieldwork.
• Lead onsite audit teams and review financial statements.
• Support junior team members and their development.
• Strive to push business goals alongside personal growth.

Skills

Excellent knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102

Interest in client business challenges

Extensive experience using audit software

Project management experience

Interest in developing technical knowledge

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office package

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. 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

NEWGROUND 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 to our business.

Everydayour teamshelp people inbusinesses and communitiesto do what isright andachieve their goals.Ourtailored andresponsive approachprovidestheexpertise our clientsneed,enablingthem togrow and makethe rightdecisions about their future.

Now’s the time to takeeverything you know about auditto the next level,with ourgrowingportfolio 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 clientsthe assurancethey need.

Why Milton Keynes?

Milton Keynes stands out as an excellent location for professionals in the business and financial services sector, thanks to a compelling blend of infrastructure with booming tech and innovation sectors, career opportunities, and quality of life, with Exceptional transport links – With fast trains to London (~30 min), and easy access to Birmingham, Oxford, and Cambridge. Milton Keynes is at the forefront of emerging professional services.

We’rehappy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hoursand job shares,we’ll support you to balance your work and life.

Alook intothe role

Asa Audit Assistant Manager, within our Commercialservice line, you will:

• Become a trusted business advisor to our clients, with a focus on quality and reputation
• Projectmanageclient workand oversee all aspects of audit fieldwork and completion
• Lead onsite audit teams, preparing and reviewing financial statementsand updatingmanagement
• 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’reright for us

Joiningus as a Audit AssistantManager,the minimumcriteria you’ll needisa professional qualification (ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA or CIPFA), andtobe confidentleading audits of varying sizes.Itwould be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worryifyou 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

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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