Public Sector Audit: Complaints & Objections Lead

Grant Thornton UK; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Grant Thornton UK is seeking an experienced Senior Manager to join the Public Sector Audit team, focusing on oversight and resolution of formal processes arising from local audit work. This high-profile role requires regulatory judgement, technical audit expertise, and strong stakeholder management, reporting to the Public Sector Audit Partner lead.

The role sits at the heart of public accountability, with opportunities to influence policy development, contribute to training and guidance, and

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent).
• Local government or public sector audit experience.
• Knowledge of the LAAA 2014 and the National Audit Code.
• Strong written communication and analytical skills.
• Confident stakeholder and relationship management.
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously.
• A curiosity about public accountability and a commitment to the public interest are essential.
• Experience in a regulatory, legal, or complaints environment.
• Familiarity with audit quality and oversight frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management and resolution of complaints relating to Grant Thornton's local audit work, ensuring responses are robust and evidence-based.
• Manage end-to-end objections under the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014, assess merits, coordinate with audit teams, and issue written decisions.
• Act as a key contact for whistleblowing disclosures, triage and investigate in line with policy and standards.
• Respond to matters raised by electors and others under auditing standards and codes, coordinating with teams for appropriate follow-up within statutory timescales.

Skills

ACA/ACCA

Public sector audit

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Written communication

Regulatory environment experience

Audit quality knowledge

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent)

Job description

Grant Thornton UK is seeking an experienced Senior Manager to join the Public Sector Audit team, focusing on oversight and resolution of formal processes arising from local audit work. This high-profile role requires regulatory judgement, technical audit expertise, and strong stakeholder management, reporting to the Public Sector Audit Partner lead.

The role sits at the heart of public accountability, with opportunities to influence policy development, contribute to training and guidance, and