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

Grant Thornton International Ltd; Greater London; In loco; GBP 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Temporary accommodation

Home search assistance

UK work visa assistance

Flights to/from the UK

Relocation allowance

Expat Tax support

Descrizione del lavoro

Grant Thornton UK seeks an assistant manager with external audit experience to support a growing client base in a market that is developing quickly. You will lead on audits for large, technically complex clients and help teams deliver high-quality work, while ensuring deadlines and client expectations are met.

As standard, this role includes international assignments with UK relocation support, visa assistance, and costs covered, plus opportunities to develop professionally across a global

Competenze

• External audit experience required.
• Experience with UK financial services a plus.

Mansioni

• Meet deadlines and understand the commercial implications of actions relating to productivity, recoverability, fee income and client service.
• Serve as day-to-day client contact and lead on dealing with large, technically complex clients; highlight issues affecting the audit opinion and advise on actions.
• Provide regular communication and feedback while supporting training and development for yourself and others.
• Act as a trusted business adviser to clients; manage key client portfolios and maintain relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Organise and attend office marketing events, understand the firm’s services, and propose innovative solutions; prepare and present proposals for new work.

Conoscenze

External audit experience

Descrizione del lavoro

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”

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