Commercial Audit Manager

Grant Thornton UK; West of England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton UK is seeking an experienced auditor to take end-to-end responsibility for planning, executing and delivering audits for diverse clients in the UK market.

The role demands strong technical grounding in ISAs, UK GAAP and IFRS, plus proven experience steering engagement teams and managing client relationships. You will drive quality, compliance and value across engagements.

Qualifications

• Strong technical grounding in auditing and accounting standards.
• Experience managing engagement teams and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Takes overall responsibility for planning, executing and completing audit engagements as the primary client contact.
• Applies detailed technical knowledge of ISAs, UK GAAP and IFRS, and the firm's audit methodology as a reference for the team.
• Identifies and evaluates complex audit risks, designs the audit strategy, and ensures a proportionate, defensible approach.
• Manages engagement budgets, timelines and profitability, escalating overruns and agreeing scope changes with the client.
• Leads, coaches and develops a team of Assistant Managers and Associates, delegating and reviewing work to a high standard.
• Builds and maintains strong client relationships, being seen as a trusted advisor.
• Identifies cross-service line opportunities and contributes to the growth of the wider practice.
• Reviews financial statements for compliance with legislation and disclosure requirements.
• Consults with Engagement Leaders on judgemental or high-risk areas and with specialists when needed.
• Contributes to proposals and business development activity as required.
• Adheres to risk management policies and completes mandatory training.

Skills

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Audit engagement management

Technical auditing knowledge

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent)

Job description

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:

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.

Job Description

• Takes overall responsibility for planning, executing and completing audit engagements, acting as the primary point of contact for the client on day to day matters
• Applies detailed technical knowledge of ISAs, UK GAAP and/or IFRS, and the firm's audit methodology, and is a point of reference for the team on technical queries
• Identifies and evaluates complex audit risks, designs the audit strategy and ensures the approach is proportionate and defensible under review
• Manages engagement budgets, timelines and profitability, escalating overruns and agreeing scope changes with the client as they arise
• Leads, coaches and develops a team of Assistant Managers and Associates, delegating effectively and reviewing their work to a high standard
• Builds and maintains strong client relationships, being seen by the client as a trusted advisor rather than just an auditor
• Identifies and helps convert cross service line opportunities, contributing to the growth of the wider practice
• Reviews financial statements and ensures compliance with relevant legislation and disclosure requirements
• Consults appropriately with Engagement Leaders and specialists, including Valuations and National Assurance Services, on judgemental or high risk areas
• Contributes to proposals and business development activity as required
• Adheres to the firm's risk management policies, including whistleblowing and quality reporting processes, and consults with colleagues on any concerns
• Maintains ongoing professional development and completes mandatory training relevant to the role
• Acts with integrity and in line with our organisational values

What We Are Looking For

ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent), with post qualification experience gained within an audit environment. Strong technical grounding and demonstrable experience managing engagement teams and client relationships.