Royalty Audit Assistant Manager

Grant Thornton UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading audit, tax, and advisory firm as an Assistant Manager in Birmingham. You will support multinational clients in the Revenue Share & Royalty Audit team, working with the film, TV, and pharmaceutical industries while providing valuable insights and managing teams. Become part of a diverse and inclusive culture that fosters professional growth and meaningful contributions.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for international travel

Charity work and societal impact initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum professional qualification in accounting.
• Experience managing audit clients and solving complex issues.
• Ability to prepare audit reports for senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage third-party reviews and audit portfolio.
• Solve complex technical issues and project manage client work.
• Lead and develop your team.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Professional scepticism

Client relationship management

Education

ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA, or CIPFA

Tools

Audit software

Microsoft Office

Job description

More than you expected

The UK member firms of Grant Thornton are part of a global network of independent audit, tax, and advisory firms, comprising over 76,000 professionals across more than 150 countries. We are a team of independent thinkers who prioritize quality, inclusion, and integrity. Globally, we bring diverse experiences to our clients—delivering a better, personal, proactive, and agile service. That’s Grant Thornton.

Job Description:

Are you interested in an exciting opportunity to apply your problem-solving and sceptical mindset to a commercially focused situation, providing real-time added value to our clients and taking on your next career challenge? As an Assistant Manager within our Revenue Share & Royalty Audit service line team, you will be directly exposed to the commercial workings of industries such as film & TV, intellectual property, and pharmaceuticals. You will work closely with operational, finance, and legal teams at our clients and third parties, across different global territories and languages, providing tailored contract-compliance procedures.

There’s also opportunity for international travel.

As an Assistant Manager, your role will focus on three core areas:

1. Working with major Global Film & TV Producers and Studios on licensee reviews, royalty audits, and production cost certifications.
2. Collaborating with recognized Brands and Intellectual Property Owners to maximize value from their IP through core business and merchandising programs.
3. Supporting multinational Pharmaceutical companies in reviewing complex commercial agreements to ensure contractual entitlements and manage risks.

A look into the role

In this role, you will:

• Manage third-party reviews and a portfolio of audit clients.
• Solve complex technical issues and project manage client work.
• Lead and develop your team, while focusing on your personal growth.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues, clients, and third parties.
• Contribute to department initiatives through training and new project pitches.
• Continuously push yourself and the business forward, supported at every stage.

Candidate requirements:

The minimum criteria include a professional qualification (ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA, or CIPFA). Additional skills that are desirable include:

• Experience in developing work plans and testing approaches for complex challenges.
• Project management skills, including providing updates to clients and third parties.
• Understanding of complex contractual terms and their business implications.
• Awareness of engagement economics, quality, and commercial excellence.
• Experience challenging evidence and demonstrating professional scepticism.
• Ability to prepare audit reports for senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency with audit software, Microsoft Office, and data analysis tools.
• Experience handling data and data analytics.

Why join us?

At Grant Thornton, we celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive culture that values difference and respect. Our open culture encourages interaction with leaders who care about your development and value your unique contributions. We support flexible working arrangements to help balance your professional and personal life.

Beyond the day-to-day, you’ll have opportunities to make a societal impact through secondments, charity work, and supporting entrepreneurs globally. Our values—purposeful, curious, candid, and kind—drive us to do the right thing.

We seek individuals eager to contribute, innovate, and exceed expectations—people proud to do what’s right for the firm, clients, colleagues, and themselves. That’s how it should be.

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