Royalty Audit Assistant Manager

Grant Thornton; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit and advisory firm in Birmingham is looking for an Assistant Manager to join their Revenue Share & Royalty Audit service line. The role involves managing client audits, problem-solving complex issues, and developing a team. A professional qualification is essential, along with experience in project management and data analysis. The firm values diversity, offering flexible work arrangements and opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

Flexible working

Career development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in developing work plans for complex challenges.
• Knowledge of engagement economics and quality standards.
• Experience challenging third-party evidence with professional scepticism.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of third-party reviews and a portfolio of audit clients.
• Solve complex technical issues and project manage client work.
• Oversee and develop your team, and pursue personal development.

Skills

Problem solving

Project management

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

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

Tools

Audit software

Microsoft Office

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Royalty Audit Assistant Manager, Birmingham

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 94f034ffbf60

Job Views: 14

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

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 providing you with an opportunity to take on that next challenge in your career? As an Assistant Manager within our Revenue Share & Royalty Audit service line team, you will be directly exposed to the commercial workings of the industries mentioned below, dealing directly with operational, finance, and legal teams at both our clients and the third parties that we review. The role will require you to work across different global territories and languages in providing our tailored contract-compliance agreed-upon-procedures. There’s also opportunity for international travel.

As an Assistant Manager in our Revenue Share & Royalty Audit service line team, you will operate across three core areas:

1. We work with some of the largest Global Film & TV Producers and Studios in areas including theatrical licensee reviews, royalty audits, and production cost grant certifications.
2. We collaborate with internationally recognized Brands and Intellectual Property Owners, ensuring they maximize value from their IP through their core business or merchandising programs.
3. We support multinational Pharmaceutical companies with complex commercial agreements, reviewing that our clients receive what they are contractually due from third parties, auditing licensees and partners to maximize commercial value and manage risks.

A look into the role

In this role, you will:

• Manage delivery of third-party reviews and a portfolio of audit clients
• Solve complex technical issues and project manage client work
• Oversee and develop your team, and pursue personal development
• Build strong relationships with your team, clients, and third parties
• Participate in department responsibilities, training, and new projects
• Push yourself and the business further with support at every stage

Knowing you’re right for us

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 experience, including client and third-party communication
• Understanding contractual terms and business implications
• Knowledge of engagement economics and quality standards
• Experience challenging third-party evidence with professional scepticism
• Audit report preparation and communication skills for senior stakeholders
• Proficiency with audit software, Microsoft Office, and data analysis tools
• Experience with data and data analytics

Knowing we’re right for you

We value diversity and inclusion, fostering an open culture that encourages everyone to bring their whole self to work. Our leaders are interested in you and your contributions, supporting your growth and passions both inside and outside of work.

Beyond the job

We support flexible working to help balance your work and life. The impact of your work extends beyond your role, including secondments, charity fundraising, and supporting entrepreneurs globally.

Our values—purposefully driven, actively curious, and candid but kind—guide us. We seek individuals eager to contribute, innovate, and do what’s right for the firm, clients, colleagues, and themselves. It’s how it should be.

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