Grant Thornton UK
FS Audit Senior Manager
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FS Audit Manager / Senior Manager – Fintech & Payments
About Grant Thornton
At Grant Thornton we do things differently—looking to the future, driving ambitious growth, and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax, and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. Our people are empowered with real opportunity, an inclusive culture, and work-life balance. A true alternative.
With over 5,000 colleagues in the UK and a presence in 150+ global markets, we’re on an ambitious journey—from great to exceptional—and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential.
This role is ideal for those who want to help reshape the future of the audit industry and redefine what a career should look like.
The Role
We are particularly keen to support professionals who've taken a career break or stepped away from audit and are now ready to return. All qualified Auditor vacancies at Grant Thornton are open to candidates looking to up-skill and re-enter the profession with greater flexibility and continued professional development opportunities.
We are seeking an experienced FS Manager / Senior Manager with audit expertise in Fintech and payments to lead our clients in this exciting sector. You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality, strategic audit services while driving professional growth for your team.
Key Responsibilities
1. Client-Centric Approach
- Lead FS audit engagements in line with the firm’s methodologies, regulatory standards, and legal requirements, delivering exceptional advisory services to Fintech and payments sector clients.
- Build and nurture business relationships, acting as a trusted advisor to clients by providing authoritative guidance and aligning services with their unique commercial and strategic goals.
- Act as a high-profile contact for clients, engaging in escalations, complex issue resolution, and driving industry-wide decision making.
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2. Leadership & Team Management
- Manage multi-location audit teams, overseeing engagement delivery while coaching, developing, and motivating team members.
- Conduct performance management, providing constructive feedback and career development opportunities for junior colleagues throughout the year.
3. Industry Expertise & Strategic Insight
- Stay ahead of market trends to anticipate client needs and develop innovative, relevant audit solutions.
- Leverage your proven FS sector knowledge (Fintech, payments, client assets/safeguarding) to enhance audit quality and create shared value for clients.
4. Core Skill Areas for Success
- Ability to lead complex, high-impact audit engagements and demonstrate strong project and people management competencies.
- Adaptability in a dynamic industry, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A passion for delivering world-class audit services while offering a genuine competitive advantage to clients.
Requirements
We’re looking for someone with:
- Fully-qualified as a Chartered Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CA / ICAS / ICAEW or international equivalent).
- Extensive experience in planning, leading, and delivering major FS assurance engagements (UIA, PPA, FRP, client assets safeguarding, etc.).
- Deep expertise in Fintech and payments, including the latest UK GAAP and IFRS requirements.
- Proven track record at Manager level (or equivalent), managing cross-functional teams.
- Strong network within the sector, able to gauge market dynamics and identify emerging risks for clients.
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About You
We seek professionals with: ✅ A passion for audit innovation and a desire to elevate industry standards. ✅ A proven track record of taking initiative—someone who thrives on ownership and continuous improvement. ✅ Experience working with some of the most complex FS clients, offering solutions that redefine what auditing can achieve.
If you’re this person, we’d love to hear from you.
Why Grant Thornton?
Culture That Values Uniqueness
Grant Thornton’s inclusive culture thrives on diverse perspectives, kindness, and economic freedom. We believe difference is strength, and helping our people succeed is our responsibility.
- Authentic leadership cares about your authentic self—it’s your whole self, at work.
- A work environment shaped by meaningful inclusion, fairness, and trust.
- Policies and practices built around flexibility and well-being at every life stage, from leave entitlements to support schemes.
Beyond the Job
We know your outside passions matter. That’s why:
- Flexible working policies let you shape your balanced life.
- Secondments, mentoring, charitable projects allow you to give back in meaningful ways—whether on the clock or not.
This isn’t just a job. It’s a purpose-driven culture where: 🔹 Your work makes a difference—for your clients, colleagues, and beyond. 🔹 Your growth is prioritised, wherever that takes you. 🔹 Doing what’s right is non-negotiable.
Come do more than your job. Come live our values day-in, day-out. Exercise your freedom, support others, contribute to the future—and build the career you want.
A returner-friendly role.wania only professionals with 5+ years’ Fintech & payments audit experience in roles up to Manager level.
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