Contract & Compliance Administrator

GRANT THORNTON; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Global Compliance Administrator to join their dynamic team. This role involves managing compliance requirements and supporting client delivery teams. You will be responsible for leading contract management, handling invoicing queries, and monitoring compliance deadlines across jurisdictions. The company values flexibility and offers a supportive environment that fosters work-life balance. If you are detail-oriented, organized, and eager to contribute to a culture of integrity and excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Tailored development programs

Supportive environment

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance or compliance environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract management duties for high-quality back-office support.
• Monitor compliance deadlines and manage client portfolios.

Skills

Finance experience

Compliance knowledge

Intermediate Excel skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Job ID: R1033841

Job type: Permanent

Time type: Full time

Categories: Tax

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 bring diverse experiences to our clients, delivering expertise in a personal, proactive, and agile manner. That’s Grant Thornton.

Job Description:

NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF.

Every day, our teams help businesses and communities do what is right and achieve their goals.

You will be part of the Global Compliance and Reporting Solutions (GCRS) team, which aims to help multi-jurisdictional businesses manage compliance requirements and risks. You’ll liaise with Grant Thornton UK and Grant Thornton International member firm personnel to ensure that our clients meet their compliance obligations within agreed SLAs. GCRS extends the client’s central team covering tax, accounting, and payroll matters.

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

About the role

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

• Leading various contract management duties to ensure a high-quality back-office support function

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

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

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

• Preparing documents for clients to meet deadlines and SLAs

• Collating global fee information and preparing proposal materials for new opportunities

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

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

Opportunities to work with growing clients and assist with market expansion and business establishment

Candidate requirements

• Experience in a finance or compliance environment
• Intermediate Excel skills and ability to deliver quality work on deadlines

Strong communication skills are essential. Experience with PowerPoint, Outlook, visualisation, and typography skills are a plus. Being highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently is important.

Why join us

Our inclusive culture and values—purposeful, curious, candid but kind—are what set us apart. We offer tailored development programs, flexible benefits, and a supportive environment to help you thrive. We trust our people to work flexibly to achieve the best results, fostering a healthy work-life balance.

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