CASS Financial Services Assistant Audit Manager

GRANT THORNTON; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton seeks an Assistant Manager for its Audit team in London, focusing on managing complex audits and client relationships, while contributing to community initiatives. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work environment, emphasizing the importance of flexibility and personal development.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Professional development programs

Support for career re-integration

Community initiative involvement

Qualifications

• Experience managing statutory and CASS audits for financial services clients.
• Preferred experience with large companies and project management.
• Eager to contribute and uphold auditing standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage large complex audits and client relationships.
• Act as a trusted advisor and provide regular feedback.
• Organize marketing events and propose new services.

Skills

Client relationship management

Audit management

Project management

Technical expertise in UK GAAP

IFRS experience

Education

Professional qualification (ACA, CA, ACCA or equivalent)

Job description

Job ID: R1032545

Job type: Permanent

Time type: Full time

Categories: Audit & Assurance

More than you expected

The UK member firms of Grant Thornton are part of a global network of independent audit, tax, and advisory firms, comprising over 76,000 professionals in more than 150 countries. We are a team of independent thinkers who prioritize quality, inclusion, and integrity. We aim to bring a unique experience to our clients—personal, proactive, and agile—delivering expertise that goes beyond expectations.

Job Description:

We want to tell you what it’s like to work within Audit at Grant Thornton and what we can offer that others might not.

Why Audit at Grant Thornton

Our UK audit practice employs over 2,300 people across 24 locations, led by Fiona Baldwin and supported by 50 audit partners. We are proud of our strong position, demonstrated by positive AQR results, and our commitment to wellbeing, resources, and quality. Our teams help businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals, providing tailored, responsive services that enable client growth and informed decision-making.

Now is the time to elevate your audit career with our expanding client portfolio. The evolving landscape demands a proactive approach, asking difficult questions to ensure clients receive the assurance they need.

Our size and culture offer more opportunities for career development, responsibility, and variety in work and clients. We support your growth through development programs and opportunities.

We are open to supporting those with career breaks or industry experience who wish to return to a busy, flexible auditing role. Our vacancies support upskilling and reintegration for returners.

Life is about more than work

We offer flexible working options, including reduced hours, job sharing, and hybrid work arrangements, to help balance work and personal life.

Knowing we’re right for you

Our inclusive culture values all contributions, encourages bringing your whole self to work, and supports your passions inside and outside of work.

A look into the role

We seek an Assistant Manager with external audit experience, including Client Asset (CASS) audits, to support our growing financial services client base. Responsibilities include:

• Achieving deadlines and understanding the commercial implications of actions related to productivity, recoverability, fee income, and client service.
• Being the key contact for clients, managing large, complex audits, highlighting issues affecting the audit opinion, and ensuring reports meet standards.
• Providing regular communication and feedback, encouraging training and development.
• Acting as a trusted advisor, managing key client relationships, and building networks for referrals.
• Organizing and attending marketing events, suggesting innovative services, and preparing proposals for new work.

Minimum criteria

Professional qualification (ACA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent) and experience managing statutory and CASS audits for financial services clients.

Preferred skills include managing audits of large companies, technical expertise in UK GAAP / FRS102, project management, and IFRS experience, especially for listed companies.

Beyond the job

Your impact extends beyond daily tasks, contributing to community initiatives, charity work, and supporting entrepreneurs worldwide, driven by our values of purpose, curiosity, candor, and kindness.

We seek individuals eager to contribute, innovate, and uphold our standards of doing what’s right—for the firm, clients, colleagues, and themselves.