Audit Assistant Manager - Financial Services (Long Term International Assignment)

Grant Thornton (UK); City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation support

Home search assistance

UK work visa assistance

Flights to/from the UK

Relocation allowance

Expat tax support

Job summary

Grant Thornton UK is seeking an assistant manager with external audit experience to support a growing client base in London. You will lead on large, technically complex assignments, ensuring deadlines and the commercial implications of actions are understood, while acting as a trusted adviser to clients.

As part of your role you will manage key client portfolios, build relationships across colleagues and clients, and contribute to office marketing events.

Qualifications

• Experience in external audit.
• Ability to manage key client portfolios and build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead on large, technically complex clients and audit assignments.
• Ensure audit reports reflect the work performed and meet reporting standards.
• Provide training and development support for yourself and others.
• Prepare proposals for new work and build a personal network for referrals.

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:

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP Number of positions: 4

About Grant Thornton UK:

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. While on this international assignment with us you’ll work as part of the team. You’ll meet or exceed our client expectations and support the partner/manager team. You must have worked at least one year for your Grant Thornton member firm to be eligible for the UK work visa.

About your team and the role

Our UK audit practice is built of over 2300 people working across 24 locations, led by Wendy Russell and supported by 50 audit partners. We’re really proud of the strong position our audit practice is in from a wellbeing, resource and quality perspective, the latter of which is shown through our recent positive AQR results. 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. We are looking for an assistant manager with external audit experience, to support a growing client base in a market that is developing quickly. Here are some things you can expect from this financial services role. You’ll consistently achieve deadlines and understand the commercial implications of actions relating to productivity, recoverability, fee income and client service. You will be the key contact for the client on day-to-day matters and take the lead on dealing with large, technically complex clients. You’ll highlight all key issues which may affect the audit opinion to the partner and makes recommendations for appropriate action. Determining that all audit reports reflect the work performed, you will meet set reporting and auditing standards, acting as a point of reference for best practice. Regular communication and feedback must be provided whilst encouraging training and development for yourself and others. We will empower you to act as a trusted business adviser to our clients. You will take responsibility for managing key client portfolio and building and maintaining good working relationships with all colleagues and clients. Organising and attending office marketing events, you will be aware of the wide range of services the firm offers and suggest innovative products to address the clients' needs, following up on any contacts made. You’ll prepare and present proposals for new work whilst building a personal network from which referrals are received.

Assignment locations: London

We value your global experience: “Now, more than ever the nature of business means we must forge closer connections between member firms in the network to capitalise on growth opportunities and develop global mindsets and cultural agility in our people. International assignments are a unique benefit to have as part of our global network and they provide invaluable opportunities to develop both professionally and personally” – Mo Merali, Senior Partner Grant Thornton UK

As standard your UK international assignment will include the following:

• Temporary accommodation support for when you arrive to the UK
• Home search assistance to help you find a rental apartment in your host location
• UK work visa assistance and costs
• Flights to and from the UK at the start and end of the assignment
• A return home leave trip to reconnect with those at home
• A cash relocation allowance
• Expat Tax support for your yearly UK tax returns

Our assignees say “This experience has far exceeded all that I had hoped for” “I have learned so much about how the world works outside of my home culture” “It’s about the things you do, the people you meet – you create your own sense of belonging” “Experiences like this one always leave you better prepared down the road” “Being part of providing solutions for UK challenges is exciting”

Employer description

Grant Thornton is one of the world's leading independent assurance, tax and advisory firms. We are driven by independent thinkers that provide high quality business and financial advice to a wide range of clients in countries all over the world. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where people can flourish, where differences are understood and respected, and everyone is valued. We recognise it’s important for us to understand how we can support you in your role, including exploring any reasonable and flexible working adjustments. This flexibility will enable you to bring your full self to work and be at your best. At Grant Thornton we pride ourselves on the professional standards we expect of our people. We begin setting these standards with our recruitment process where we include rigorous background checks on the people who accept a job offer from us. If we make you an offer you will be contacted directly to give your authorisation for these. Your start date will be dependent on the successful completion of these checks.