Public Sector FRAS Manager – Strategy & Impact

Grant Thornton UK; Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton UK is seeking a Manager in our Public Sector Financial Reporting and Accounting Support team in Leeds. You will deliver non-audit engagements, ensure quality, and support complex financial reporting for Local Authorities and Health bodies.

You’ll lead project delivery, coach juniors, and contribute to business development in a collaborative, inclusive culture. We value flexibility and work-life balance; the role offers hybrid options and clear development opportunities within a

Qualifications

• Professional Accounting qualification (ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA or CIPFA)
• Post-qualification experience either in providing professional services to Local Authorities and Health bodies or from within a Local Government or Health finance functions.
• Strong grasp of IFRS accounting standards and their implementation in the public sector
• Excellent knowledge of financial reporting in the public sector
• Project management experience
• Experience in leading and developing relationships
• Business development experience would be beneficial
• Experience of coaching junior colleagues

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the delivery of a number of non-audit engagements across the range of services provided. Focused on ensuring quality standards.
• Use problem solving skills to work with clients to solve a number of complex technical matters. This could include, for example: specific accounting issues, implementation of new standards, financial reporting review and creation and financial management/ governance.
• Take opportunities for wider team responsibilities through training and pitching new projects
• Be involved in business development and the generation of ideas for new service offerings.
• Oversee members of the team in project delivery.
• Supporting the oversight of project finances and budgets.
• Responsible for client onboarding.
• Build and maintain a strong working relationship with your team and our clients.
• Constantly strive to push yourself, and the business, further, knowing you are supported at every stage.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Public sector accounting

Client relationship management

Problem solving

Project management

Education

ACA/ICAS/CA/ACCA/CIPFA

Job description

Grant Thornton UK is seeking a Manager in our Public Sector Financial Reporting and Accounting Support team in Leeds. You will deliver non-audit engagements, ensure quality, and support complex financial reporting for Local Authorities and Health bodies.

You’ll lead project delivery, coach juniors, and contribute to business development in a collaborative, inclusive culture. We value flexibility and work-life balance; the role offers hybrid options and clear development opportunities within a