Audit Assistant Manager

Grant Thornton UK; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton UK seeks an Audit Assistant Manager in Milton Keynes. You will play a vital role in becoming a trusted business advisor, managing client audits, and leading onsite teams.

Qualified candidates will have knowledge of UK GAAP/FRS102, project management experience, and familiarity with audit software. The firm values individuality and promotes a flexible working culture. Join a team that values contribution and aims to redefine industry standards.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification required (ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA or CIPFA).
• Confidence in leading audits of varying sizes.
• Willingness to develop technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Become a trusted business advisor to clients, focusing on quality.
• Project-manage client work and oversee audit fieldwork.
• Lead onsite audit teams and prepare financial statements.
• Build and maintain relationships with team and clients.
• Strive for personal and business growth.

Skills

Excellent knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102

Project management experience

Extensive experience of using audit software

Confidence leading audits of varying sizes

Education

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

Tools

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 also 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. This is an opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like and what you want from your career.

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 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.

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 – 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’re happy to discuss 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 a 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

Joining us as an Audit Assistant Manager, the minimum criteria you’ll need is a professional qualification (ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA or CIPFA), and confidence 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.

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 perform at the best of their ability and realize 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, so 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, 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.