CASS & Safeguarding FS Assistant Audit Manager

Grant Thornton (UK); City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton (UK) is seeking an Audit Assistant Manager to lead audits and act as the primary contact for clients. This role involves managing a key portfolio, ensuring compliance with auditing standards, and fostering client relationships.

The ideal candidate will possess a professional qualification and experience with complex audits, particularly in financial services. The firm values purposefully driven individuals who contribute beyond expectations and actively participate in community-driven initiatives.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in finance or accounting is essential.
• Experience managing audits for financial services is required.
• Excellent knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102 is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day client interactions and manage complex audits.
• Ensure compliance with auditing standards and best practices.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Managing statutory and CASS audits

Technical audit management

Excellent knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102

Project management

Client relationship management

Education

Professional qualification (ACA, CA, ACCA or equivalent)

Job description

Job Description

You already know what an Audit Assistant Manager does, so we want to tell you what it’s like to work within Audit at Grant Thornton, and what can we offer you that others don’t.

A look into the role

• Consistently achieve deadlines and understand the commercial implications of actions relating to productivity, recoverability, fee income and client service.
• Be the key contact for the client on day‑to‑day matters and take the lead on dealing with large, technically complex clients.
• Highlight all key issues which may affect the audit opinion to the partner and make recommendations for appropriate action.
• Ensure all audit reports reflect the work performed, meet set reporting and auditing standards, and act as a point of reference for best practice.
• Provide regular communication and feedback while encouraging training and development for yourself and others.
• Act as a trusted business adviser to our clients.
• Take responsibility for managing a key client portfolio and building and maintaining good working relationships with all colleagues and clients.
• Organise and attend office marketing events, stay aware of the wide range of services the firm offers, and suggest innovative products to address client needs, following up on any contacts made.
• Prepare and present proposals for new work while building a personal network from which referrals are received.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification (ACA, CA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Experience managing statutory and CASS audits for financial services clients.
• Experience managing audits of large companies and dealing with complex technical matters.
• Excellent knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102.
• Project‑management experience.
• Experience of IFRS and auditing listed companies (beneficial).

Beyond the Job

From secondments and fundraising for local charities to 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 proudly do what’s right for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves.