Grant Thornton UK
Grant Assurance Assistant Manager
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Manager – Grants and Other Assurance | Grant Thornton
About the Role
At Grant Thornton, we innovate the future of assurance by driving ambition, challenging the status quo, and fostering change. As a leading provider of audit, tax, and advisory services, we empower our clients—but more importantly, we empower you with purpose, growth, and work-life balance.
With over 5,000 employees across the UK and a global footprint in 150 markets, we’re on a mission to redefine what’s possible in our industry. We’re seeking Managers with experience in local government to join our Grants and Other Assurance national team, where you’ll play a vital role in shaping our clients’ futures—from public sector bodies and government departments to universities and commercial organisations.
Our Grants Assurance team—comprising 30 specialists across the UK and India—delivers focused assurance work across diverse sectors. This isn’t just a job; it’s a chance to make a real difference while developing your expertise in an environment that values you as much as it values excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Hands-on, varied assurance work—manage engagements across public bodies, government departments, universities, and not-for-profit organisations, including financial record examinations and audit procedures ranging from short-term projects to five-week assignments.
- Client ownership—take responsibility for end-to-end project delivery, applying robust challenge and market-leading insights to help clients meet their regulatory compliance and business objectives.
- Collaborative expertise—work closely with colleagues to deliver key findings, develop trusting relationships with senior officers, and build a strong internal and external network.
- Continuous learning—develop specialist knowledge in grants and local government assurance, with opportunities to influence industry standards.
- Business development—contribute to sales discussions and proposal writing, growing the team’s regional and national impact.
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What You’ll Bring
- Essential experience:
- Proven background working with local government, or a strong interest in developing expertise in the sector.
- Recent (last 5 years) experience delivering complex Housing Benefit assurance assignments—key familiarity with related reconciliation challenges and processes.
- Core skills and attributes:
- Ability to work independently, analyse diverse sources, and summarise key findings to inform decisions.
- Strong client relationship management, including engagement with senior stakeholders.
- Initiative-taking capability to own projects and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Open-mindedness to welning diverse advice, being curious by nature, and practising kind candour in an inclusive culture.
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What You’ll Gain Beyond the Role
We measure our impact beyond the office. Here’s how you can make a difference:
- Give back to society—explore secondments, charity fundraising initiatives, or investing in social enterprise initiatives.
- Spark change, both within the firm and in the world—our ethos is rooted in purposeful action, innovation, and doing what’s right, by right.
- Stay curious—joining Grant Thornton, you’re part of a workplace where fresh ideas are welcome, and expectations are exceeded—by you.
About Us
At Grant Thornton, the world adds up to a lot. And it’s up to someone to count it—and split the second between where we’ve been and where we’re going. We’re offering a place in both warmly rebellious and thoughtful teams—and on a career path that’s designed for you.
This is work that matters. Because with this network, your potential isn’t just possible—it’s evident.
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