Public Sector Finance Reporting Assistant Manager

Grant Thornton UK LLP; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton UK LLP is seeking an Assistant Manager for Public Sector Financial Reporting and Accounting Support (FRAS) to join a growing team. You will deliver high-quality accounting support to NHS trusts, local authorities and other public sector bodies, helping clients manage complex reporting demands.

The role focuses on project delivery, deadlines, and developing strong client relationships while advancing your technical accounting knowledge in IFRS within the public sector.

Qualifications

• Professional Accounting qualification (ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA or CIPFA).
• Good knowledge of IFRS accounting standards and their implementation in the public sector.
• Interest in clients with the confidence to discuss business challenges and needs.
• Commitment to maintaining and developing technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for delivery of client fieldwork on specific projects with a focus on quality and meeting risk management procedures.
• Achieves deadlines in relation to project timescales.
• Use problem solving skills to work with the project team to solve a number of complex technical matters, including the application of technical accounting.
• Build and maintain a strong working relationships within the team and our clients.
• Share thoughts and ideas of potential new service opportunities to help grow the business.
• Constantly strive to push yourself, and the business, further, knowing you are supported at every stage.
• Participate in ongoing development programmes and opportunities within the firm.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Communication

Education

Professional Accounting qualification (ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA or CIPFA)

Job description

Grant Thornton UK LLP is seeking an Assistant Manager for Public Sector Financial Reporting and Accounting Support (FRAS) to join a growing team. You will deliver high-quality accounting support to NHS trusts, local authorities and other public sector bodies, helping clients manage complex reporting demands.

The role focuses on project delivery, deadlines, and developing strong client relationships while advancing your technical accounting knowledge in IFRS within the public sector.