CASS & Safeguarding Audit Manager

GRANT THORNTON; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to oversee CASS and Safeguarding audits. This role offers the opportunity to work with a large portfolio of clients, manage technical matters, and develop a team. Flexible working arrangements are available to maintain work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience managing CASS and Safeguarding audits.
• Expertise across various sectors.
• Willingness to develop and grow.

Responsibilities

• Manage a large portfolio of audit clients.
• Lead on technical matters and project manage client work.
• Oversee and develop your team to high standards.

Skills

Technical expertise

Project management skills

Proficiency in audit software

Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Job description

Job ID: R1030381

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 committed to quality, inclusion, and integrity. We strive to bring a unique experience to our clients—personal, proactive, and agile—delivering expertise that goes beyond expectations. That is Grant Thornton.

Job Description:

We want to tell you what it’s like to work at Grant Thornton and what we can offer you that others don’t, beyond knowing the responsibilities of a CASS and Safeguarding Audit Manager.

We are offering the opportunity to split your role between external statutory audit and CASS / Safeguarding, if desired.

Why Audit at Grant Thornton

Our UK audit practice comprises over 2,300 professionals across 24 locations, led by Wendy Russell and supported by 50 audit partners. We pride ourselves on a strong position in wellbeing, resources, and quality, evidenced by recent positive AQR results. Our teams help businesses and communities do what is right and achieve their goals every day.

Let’s talk about the role

We seek an experienced audit manager with expertise in Client Asset (CASS) and Safeguarding audits to support our growing client base in a rapidly developing market. Here’s what you can expect from this financial services role.

We are open to flexible working arrangements, including reduced hours and job shares, to help you balance work and life.

A look into the role

As an Audit Manager within our Client Asset Audit (CASS) and Safeguarding service line, you will:

• Manage a large portfolio of audit clients
• Lead on technical matters and project manage client work
• Oversee and develop your team to high standards
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and colleagues
• Participate in business development and contribute to wider departmental responsibilities
• Continuously seek personal and organizational growth, supported at every stage

Knowing you’re right for us

Ideal candidates will have experience managing CASS and Safeguarding audits across various sectors, along with technical expertise, project management skills, and proficiency in audit software and Microsoft Office tools. Don’t worry if you don’t meet every criterion; we’re committed to your development.

Knowing we’re right for you

At Grant Thornton, we value the contributions of all our people and foster an inclusive culture that respects differences. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work and pursue passions both inside and outside of work.

Our open culture means you’ll interact with leaders interested in your growth. We support flexible work arrangements to help maintain your work-life balance. Beyond your role, you can make a societal impact through secondments, charity work, and supporting entrepreneurs globally.

Our values—purposefully driven, actively curious, and candid but kind—guide everything we do. We seek individuals eager to contribute, innovate, and uphold integrity for the benefit of our firm, clients, colleagues, and themselves.