Public sector Audit AM

Grant Thornton UK LLP; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Grant Thornton UK LLP in Manchester seeks an Audit Assistant Manager for its Public Sector Audit team. You will manage audits for local government, NHS and related bodies, delivering high-quality accounting and assurance services with a focus on public sector standards.

You will join a collaborative culture with flexible working options and a commitment to development, supported by our established public sector professionals and governance framework.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification (ACA/ICAS/CA/ACCA/CIPFA) with post-qualification experience.
• Experience managing audits of public sector bodies.
• Excellent knowledge of IFRS and local government accounting standards.
• Ability to discuss business challenges with clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit engagements for public sector clients.
• Provide technical expertise on IFRS and local government accounting.
• Develop client relationships and deliver value.
• Support career development and up-skilling within the team.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

CIPFA Code familiarity

Public sector experience

Audit software experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Professional qualification (ACA/ICAS/CA/ACCA/CIPFA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

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. And with that comes the opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like, and what you want from your career.

Job Description:

Public Sector Audit Assistant Manager - Manchester

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.

Description:

Why Public Sector Audit at Grant Thornton

Our UK audit practice is built of over 2300 people working across 24 locations. We7re really proud of the strong position our audit practice is in from a wellbeing, resource and quality perspective, the latter of which is shown through our recent positive AQR results.

Grant Thornton7s Public Sector Audit team is the well-established market leader in the provision of external audit to local government (including police and fire) and the NHS. Grant Thornton audits approximately 25% of the NHS market and 36% of local government. Our Public Sector Audit team in London works with some of the largest public sector bodies in the country. Our audit teams are well supported by specialist public sector financial reporting, audit quality, value for money and grants assurance teams. We are proud about the work we do in the sector and the important role we play for taxpayers.

Our size and culture allow us to give you more opportunities within your career. You will have more responsibility for client outputs, and more variety in the work you take on and the clients you work with. You can develop your career in a way that works for you, and the firm, and well support you with development programmes and opportunities along the way.

Were keen to support and hire those who have had career breaks or time away from public sector audit, who would like to return to a busy, flexible auditing role. Our vacancies for qualified Auditors are all open to supporting the up-skilling and re-integration of returners to our business.

Life is about more than work

The things you do, and the people you7re with outside of work matter, that s why were happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, whether that s reduced or condensed hours, job shares, well always do our best to keep your work and life in balance. Everyone in the firm is encouraged to work in a hybrid way, want to go for a run at 3pm, or collect children from school? That s fine with us if it fits with your client work. Our framework for how we work underpins our approach, giving us all the confidence to make decisions that work for us, and our teams.

Knowing were right for you

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.

Our open and accessible culture means youll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.

A look into the role

As an Audit Assistant Manager within our Public Sector Audit service line, you will have:

• Excellent knowledge of IFRS as adapted by the CIPFA Code of practice on local authority accounting and the DHSC group accounting manual
• Extensive experience of using audit software andMicrosoftpackages
• Experience working with public sector clients
• A genuine interest in our clients with an ability to confidently discuss business challenges and needs
• An interest in maintaining and developing your technical knowledgein order tofacilitate and lead valuable discussions with our clients

Knowing you2re right for us

Joining us as an Audit Assistant Manager, the minimum criteria you7ll need is a professional qualification (ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA or CIPFA) with post qualification experience, and to be confident managing a large portfolio of audit clients. It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don t worry if you don t tick every box, well help you develop along the way.

• Experience of managing audits of public sector bodies in addition to dealing with complex technical matters
• Excellent knowledge of IFRS as adapted by the CIPFA Code of practice on local authority accounting and the DHSC group accounting manual
• Experience of a wide range of public sector clients would be beneficial
• Extensive experience of using audit software and Microsoft packages

Beyond the job

The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you ll be giving back to society. It0s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firms values – purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind.

Were looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do whats right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. Its how it should be.

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