Compliance and Finance Administrator

Grant Thornton (UK); Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton UK is seeking a Global Compliance Administrator to join the GCRS team, providing vital support in managing client compliance across jurisdictions. The role demands strong organizational and communication skills to ensure deadlines are met and high-quality service is delivered.

Benefits

Tailored development and coaching programs

Flexible holidays

Pension and life assurance

Private medical options

Access to discounts and gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in finance or compliance environments.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Confident communicator.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract management duties for quality back-office support.
• Monitor compliance deadlines and manage client portfolios.
• Organize client meetings and manage queries effectively.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

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. Globally, we bring diverse experiences to our clients, delivering a better, personalized, proactive, and agile service. That’s Grant Thornton.

Job Description:

NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF.

Every day, our teams assist businesses and communities in doing what is right and achieving their goals.

You will join the Global Compliance and Reporting Solutions (GCRS) team, which helps multi-jurisdictional businesses manage compliance requirements and risks. You’ll coordinate with Grant Thornton UK and international member firms to ensure client compliance obligations and SLAs are met. GCRS extends the client’s central team, covering tax, accounting, and payroll matters.

We support flexible working arrangements, including reduced hours and job shares, to help balance your work and life.

About the role

As a Global Compliance Administrator in Accounting and Tax Compliance within GCRS, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading contract management duties to ensure quality back-office support

• Handling invoicing queries for national and global partner teams with accuracy and timeliness

• Monitoring compliance deadlines across jurisdictions, managing the central dashboard for client portfolios

• Assisting in proposal compilation and supporting client delivery teams with administrative tasks

• Preparing documents for clients within agreed timelines and SLAs

• Collating global fees and preparing proposals for new opportunities

• Organizing and attending meetings, managing client queries, taking minutes, and following up on actions

• Maintaining regular contact with key client management and building networks within Grant Thornton

• Engaging with fast-growing clients, learning about new markets, and providing high-quality support

Ideal candidate

• Experience in finance or compliance environments, with intermediate Excel skills and a commitment to quality and deadlines

You should be a confident communicator. Desirable skills include:

• Experience with PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook

• Strong visualization and typography skills

• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills

• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks

Why join us

Our inclusive culture fosters growth and performance. We value purpose-driven, curious, candid, and kind individuals. Learn more about our values in practice here.

In addition to a competitive salary, benefits include:

• Tailored development and coaching programs

• Flexible holidays

• Pension, life assurance, private medical, holiday purchase options, and other benefits

• Access to discounts, gym memberships, financial advice, and more

Visit our benefits section for details.

Working at Grant Thornton

We promote a trust-based, flexible working environment that values work-life balance. We encourage innovative, responsible individuals to help us grow and excel. We believe in doing what’s right—for our clients, our people, and ourselves. That’s how it should be.

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