Public Sector Financial Reporting and Accounting Manager

Grant Thornton; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Leeds is seeking a Public Sector Financial Reporting and Accounting Manager to manage financial reporting for public sector audits and support non-audit clients. Candidates should have a professional accounting qualification and experience in local government finance. This role offers flexible working and the opportunity to support impactful public sector organizations.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Career development programs

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience in external audit delivery for Local Authorities and Health bodies.
• Strong understanding of IFRS standards and their application in the public sector.
• Extensive knowledge of public sector financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Review draft public sector financial statements to support audit teams.
• Manage non-audit clients and solve complex technical matters.
• Lead the drafting of internal guidance and training materials.

Skills

Knowledge of IFRS standards

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Project management

Education

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

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Public Sector Financial Reporting and Accounting Manager, Leeds

Location: Leeds, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 7af751b36551

Job Views: 12

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description

Background

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our successful Public Sector team in an exciting and innovative role. You will work across our Public Sector Financial Reporting team and our Public Sector Financial Reporting and Accounting Support team.

Our Public Sector Financial Reporting team provides training, guidance, technical assistance, and quality assurance to support the UK’s largest public sector external audit practice, delivering high-quality audits that provide assurance to the public and stakeholders, adding value to public sector organizations.

Our Public Sector Financial Reporting and Accounting Support service offers direct support to non-audit finance teams facing challenges related to technical accounting, financial reporting, and wider finance functions. We recognize the pressures faced by public sector finance teams balancing financial stability with increased complexity, regulatory, and accounting changes.

This role offers the opportunity to utilize your financial reporting and accounting knowledge to support audit teams and public sector organizations directly.

Why Grant Thornton

Our teams sit within the Public Sector Audit and Assurance practice. Our UK audit practice has over 2,300 employees across 24 locations, led by Wendy Russell with support from 50 audit partners. We pride ourselves on wellbeing, resources, and quality, evidenced by positive AQR results. Our teams help businesses and communities achieve their goals through expertise and tailored, responsive approaches.

Our Public Sector Audit team, comprising over 470 people, works with NHS Trusts, Local Authorities, and Public Sector bodies. Our financial reporting teams extend our assurance work beyond audit, enhancing our reputation and thought leadership.

Our size and culture provide more career opportunities, responsibility, variety, and client diversity, from NHS to Local Government. We support your development with programs and opportunities.

Life is about more than work

We offer flexible working options to help balance work and life, including reduced hours, job shares, and hybrid work arrangements, accommodating personal needs and client commitments.

Knowing we’re right for you

We value diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where everyone can perform at their best and reach their potential. Our open culture encourages interaction with leaders who are interested in you and your contributions, supporting your whole self at work.

A look into the role

The manager role across our Public Sector Financial Reporting (FR) and Financial Reporting and Accounting Support (FRAS) teams involves supporting audit quality and assisting clients with major challenges.

FR responsibilities include:

• Review draft public sector financial statements to support audit teams and manage risk
• Respond to complex or unique financial reporting queries
• Lead the drafting of internal guidance and training materials
• Present or support presentations at internal and external events
• Contribute to responses on technical consultations
• Stay updated on professional debates
• Build strong relationships with audit teams
• Collaborate with Financial Reporting and Audit Quality teams

FRAS responsibilities include:

• Manage non-audit clients
• Use problem-solving skills for complex technical matters such as accounting issues, standards implementation, financial reporting review, and governance
• Engage in team responsibilities through training and new projects
• Oversee and develop your team
• Maintain strong client relationships
• Strive for continuous improvement and support business growth

Minimum criteria to join us as a manager:

• Professional Accounting qualification (CIPFA, ACA, ICAS, CA, or ACCA)
• Post-qualification experience in external audit delivery for Local Authorities and Health bodies or within a Local Government or Health finance function
• Strong understanding of IFRS standards and their application in the public sector
• Extensive knowledge of public sector financial reporting
• Project management experience
• Business development experience (beneficial)

Beyond the job

Your impact extends beyond daily tasks, including opportunities for secondments, charity fundraising, and supporting entrepreneurs globally. Our values emphasize purposefulness, curiosity, and kindness.

We seek individuals eager to contribute, innovate, and uphold high standards for the benefit of the firm, clients, colleagues, and themselves.

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