Financial Reporting Assistant Manager

Grant Thornton UK; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Reduced hours

Job shares

Job summary

Grant Thornton UK in London/Reading is seeking an experienced Financial Reporting Assistant Manager to lead technically focused projects within a hybrid work model. You will manage complex accounting work, coordinate cross‑functional teams, and ensure timely delivery with strong attention to risk and commercial impact.

The role emphasizes leading teams, mentoring junior colleagues, and expanding client relationships while delivering high‑quality financial reporting and IFRS/UK GAAP compliance.

Qualifications

• ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA or CIPFA with post‑qualification experience and a strong audit portfolio.
• Technical accounting knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP; US GAAP and Companies Act knowledge is a plus.
• Experience leading and developing client relationships and coaching junior colleagues.
• Experience leading teams and managing projects with budgeting and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects focused on technical accounting such as GAAP conversions, financial statements, merger & acquisition activity, and implementation of new standards.
• Manage projects individually or with a team to ensure on‑time delivery.
• Control the project in relation to timescales, budgets and risk management procedures.
• Meet deadlines and understand the commercial implications on productivity, gross margin, fee income and client service.
• Lead smaller assignments, taking responsibility for planning, completion and review.
• Identify opportunities and prepare scope and quotes for small pieces of work.

Skills

Audit leadership

IFRS knowledge

UK GAAP knowledge

US GAAP knowledge

Companies Act knowledge

Client relationship management

Project management

Mentoring

Coaching juniors

Job description

Financial Reporting Assistant Manager

Location: London or Reading – Hybrid working

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects focused on technical accounting, such as GAAP conversions, preparation of financial statements, merger & acquisition activity, implementation support for new standards, group restructurings, and training – often working with cross‑functional teams including Transaction Services, Valuations and Tax.
• Manage projects individually or with a team member to ensure on‑time delivery.
• Control the project in relation to timescales, budgets and risk management procedures.
• Consistently meet deadlines and understand the commercial implications of actions relating to productivity, gross margin, fee income and client service.
• Lead smaller assignments, taking responsibility for all aspects of planning, completion and review.
• Identify opportunities and prepare scope and quotes for small pieces of work.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification (ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA or CIPFA) with post‑qualification experience, confident in managing a large portfolio of audit clients.
• Technical accounting experience and knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP; US GAAP and Companies Act knowledge is a plus.
• Experience leading and developing client relationships.
• Experience leading teams and project management.
• Experience coaching and mentoring junior colleagues.

Benefits

We offer flexible working options, including reduced hours and job shares, to help you balance your work and life.