Audit Senior - Belfast

Grant Thornton Ireland; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as part of an expanding audit team, where your expertise will be valued and your career can flourish. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with partners and contribute to high-quality audits across diverse industry sectors. With a commitment to inclusivity and collaboration, the company empowers its employees to bring their authentic selves to work. If you're an ambitious qualified accountant eager to develop your skills and make a meaningful impact, this position is the perfect next step in your career journey.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong technical knowledge and audit experience.
• Ambitious individual with strong interpersonal skills and client management experience.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of accounts and financial statements.
• Design and implementation of audit plans for various sectors.
• Manage and mentor a team of trainees during assignments.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or similar)

Strong technical knowledge

Experience in audit engagements

Client relationship management

Ability to work independently

Ambitious and career-focused

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or similar)

Job description

Grant Thornton has nearly 3,000 people in 9 offices across Northern Ireland, Ireland, The Isle of Man, Gibraltar, and Bermuda, with a presence in over 145 countries around the world, and a global network of over 68,000 people.

At GT, we work as trusted advisors, bringing local knowledge and national expertise, with a global presence, to help businesses succeed – wherever they are located. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships and empowering our clients to make the right decisions for their organisation now and for the future.

The Grant Thornton Audit and Assurance team has a track record of operating at the highest levels for clients in a broad range of industry sectors and ranging in size from entrepreneurial start-ups to multi-national groups. Our experienced team of professionals has developed an efficient approach that delivers high-quality audits and comprehensive value-added advice, with transparency and collaboration throughout.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our expanding audit team. This position represents an excellent opportunity for career growth and will suit an ambitious motivated person who is willing to get involved in all aspects of the position. By joining our Audit team, you will have direct access to Partners and your expertise will be valued.

Main responsibilities:

1. Preparation of accounts and financial statements
2. Acting as a technical resource for Audit and Assurance covering a range of accounting standards to include IFRS and UK GAAP, including training and the production of internal and external technical information
3. Assist in maintaining and developing key client relationships
4. Audit of companies across a variety of business sectors
5. Design and implementation of audit plans
6. Ensure completion of assignments within appropriate budget and timeframe
7. Manage a team of trainees while on assignment
8. Responsible for development and mentoring of trainees and staff

Skills and attributes:

1. Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or similar qualification)
2. Strong technical knowledge
3. Strong experience in audit engagements
4. Worked with a diverse portfolio of clients
5. Capable of working on your own initiative
6. Ambitious and want to pursue a career in practice
7. Strong interpersonal skills are essential

Grant Thornton gives you the opportunities, resources and flexibility to create a career that empowers your passion.

Life at GT

What does this mean for you?

A career in a more inclusive working environment, a more collaborative work culture, more possibilities to grow, and more opportunities to help shape the future for your clients and to control your own career. We respect and value your experience. And we want you to bring your authentic self to work and be at your best.

Reward and benefits:

The remuneration package will be commensurate to attracting the highest calibre of candidate. Our remuneration, reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people will flourish and feel secure.

Inclusion and diversity:

Included and valued for your difference is how everyone should feel at work. Not just because it is right, but because we are all at our best when we are able to be ourselves. So, when you join Grant Thornton, we will work hard to ensure that is how you feel. We want you for who you are.

Diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision-making, improves the quality of our delivery, and helps us to meet the needs of our clients.