Public Sector Financial Reporting and Accounting Manager

Grant Thornton; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Liverpool seeks a Public Sector Financial Reporting and Accounting Manager. This role involves supporting audit quality and managing complex financial reporting for public sector clients. The ideal candidate will have a Professional Accounting qualification, relevant auditing experience, and knowledge of IFRS standards. Flexible working options available for a balanced work-life environment.

Qualifications

• Professional Accounting qualification is essential.
• Experience in external audit is required.
• Strong understanding of public sector financial standards necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support the quality of audits for clients.
• Review public sector financial statements and manage risk.
• Respond to complex financial reporting queries.
• Lead drafting of guidance and training materials.
• Manage non-audit clients and solve technical issues.

Skills

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

Post-qualification experience in external audit for Local Authorities/Health bodies

Strong understanding of IFRS standards in the public sector

Experience in financial reporting in the public sector

Project management skills

Business development experience

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Public Sector Financial Reporting and Accounting Manager, Liverpool

Location: Liverpool, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 586a126d715a

Job Views: 5

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 and our Financial Reporting and Accounting Support teams.

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, ensuring high-quality audits that provide assurance and add value to public sector organizations.

Our Financial Reporting and Accounting Support service offers direct support to non-audit finance teams facing challenges related to technical accounting, financial reporting, and broader finance functions. This role allows you 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. We have over 2,300 professionals across 24 locations, working with major NHS Trusts, Local Authorities, and Public Sector bodies. We offer opportunities for career development, responsibility, and variety in your work.

Life is about more than work. We support flexible working options and encourage a hybrid work environment to help balance professional and personal life.

Knowing we’re right for you: We value diversity and inclusion, fostering an open and accessible culture where everyone can bring their whole self to work and pursue their passions.

A look into the role:

The manager role involves supporting the quality of audits and helping clients with their major challenges.

In Financial Reporting (FR):

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

In Financial Reporting and Accounting Support (FRAS):

• Manage non-audit clients
• Solve complex technical issues with clients
• Engage in team responsibilities and new projects
• Oversee and develop your team
• Maintain strong client relationships

Knowing you’re right for us:

• Professional Accounting qualification (CIPFA, ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA)
• Post-qualification experience in external audit for Local Authorities/Health bodies or within a Local Government/Health finance function
• Strong understanding of IFRS standards in the public sector
• Experience in financial reporting in the public sector
• Project management skills
• Business development experience is a plus

Beyond the job:

You can make a societal impact through secondments, charity work, and supporting entrepreneurs. Our values—purposefully driven, curious, candid, and kind—guide us.

We seek individuals eager to contribute, innovate, and uphold integrity for the benefit of all.

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