Public Sector Audit Assistant Manager

Grant Thornton UK LLP; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton UK LLP in Birmingham is seeking an Audit Assistant Manager to lead public sector audits, including NHS and local government engagements. You will manage client relationships, drive technical discussions, and oversee delivery with a collaborative team.

The role offers flexible thinking about work patterns, with a focus on high-quality audit output and professional development within a supportive, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification (ACA/ICAS/CA/ACCA or CIPFA) with post-qualification experience.
• Experience auditing public sector bodies (NHS/local government) is preferred.
• Ability to lead client discussions and develop technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead audits for public sector clients in NHS and local government.
• Manage a large portfolio of audit assignments.
• Coordinate with specialist teams on reporting and grants where needed.
• Provide coaching and development for junior staff.

Skills

Audit software

Microsoft Office

Client discussions

Technical knowledge development

Education

ACA/ICAS/CA/ACCA/CIPFA

Tools

Audit software

Microsoft packages

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:

You already know what an Audit Assistant Manager does, so we want to tell you what it’s like to work within Public Sector Audit at Grant Thornton, and what can we offer you that others don’t.

Why Public Sector Audit at Grant Thornton

Our UK audit practice is built of over 2300 people working across 24 locations. We’re 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 Thornton’s 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 Birmingham 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 we’ll support you with development programmes and opportunities along the way.

We’re 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 you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, whether that’s reduced or condensed hours, job shares, we’ll 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 we’re 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 you’ll 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 NHS and Local Government Financial Reporting.
• Extensive experience of using audit software andMicrosoftpackages
• 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 you’re right for us

Joining us as an Audit Assistant Manager, the minimum criteria you’ll 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, we’ll 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 NHS and Local Government Financial Reporting.
• 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. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm’s values – purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind.

We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be.

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