Public Sector Audit Assistant Manager

ACCA Careers; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Audit Assistant Manager for their Public Sector Audit team. This role offers the chance to work with significant public sector entities, including the NHS and local governments, ensuring quality and integrity in audits. The firm values work-life balance, providing flexible working options and a supportive environment for career development. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this position is ideal for someone eager to contribute and innovate while enjoying a fulfilling career in audit. Join a team that prioritizes personal growth and professional excellence.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Career development programs

Support for up-skilling

Work-life balance initiatives

Secondment opportunities

Qualifications

• Professional qualification with post-qualification experience in audit.
• Experience managing a large portfolio of audit clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit discussions with clients and maintain technical knowledge.
• Manage audits of public sector bodies and handle complex technical matters.

Skills

UK GAAP / FRS102

Audit Software

Microsoft Packages

Project Management

IFRS Knowledge

Education

Professional Qualification (ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA, CIPFA)

Tools

Audit Software

Microsoft Office

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. We bring diverse experiences to our clients worldwide, delivering a better, personalized, proactive, and agile service. That's Grant Thornton.

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 we can offer you that others can't.

Why Public Sector Audit at Grant Thornton

Our UK audit practice comprises over 2,300 professionals across 24 locations. We pride ourselves on our strong position in terms of wellbeing, resources, and audit quality, evidenced by recent positive AQR results.

Grant Thornton's Public Sector Audit team is a market leader in external audits for local government (including police and fire services) and the NHS. We audit approximately 25% of the NHS market and 36% of local government. Our team works with some of the largest public sector entities in the country, supported by specialists in public sector financial reporting, audit quality, value for money, and grants assurance. We are proud of our role in serving taxpayers.

Our size and culture provide opportunities for career development, greater responsibilities, diverse client work, and support through development programs. We are also committed to supporting individuals returning from career breaks or those re-entering public sector audit, with open vacancies and support for up-skilling and re-integration.

Life is about more than work

We value work-life balance and offer flexible working options, including reduced hours, job sharing, and hybrid work arrangements. We support employees in balancing personal activities with professional responsibilities.

Knowing we're right for you

Our inclusive culture values diversity and respects colleagues, fostering an environment where everyone can perform at their best and realize their potential. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions both inside and outside of work.

A look into the role

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

• Have excellent knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102
• Possess extensive experience with audit software and Microsoft packages
• Show genuine interest in our clients, with confidence in discussing business challenges and needs
• Maintain and develop your technical knowledge to facilitate and lead valuable client discussions

Knowing you're right for us

The minimum requirements are a professional qualification (ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA, or CIPFA) with post-qualification experience and confidence managing a large portfolio of audit clients. Desired skills include:

• Experience managing audits of public sector bodies and handling complex technical matters
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102
• Project management experience
• Experience with IFRS and auditing listed companies is beneficial
• Extensive experience with audit software and Microsoft packages

Beyond the job

The impact of your work extends beyond daily tasks. Opportunities include secondments, fundraising for charities, and supporting entrepreneurs globally. Our values—purposefully driven, curious, candid, and kind—guide us in doing the right thing.

We seek individuals eager to contribute, innovate, and exceed expectations—those who take pride in doing what's right for the firm, clients, colleagues, and themselves. That's how it should be.