Grant Thornton UK LLP
Public sector Audit AM
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Public Sector Audit Assistant Manager - Manchester
About the Role
At Grant Thornton, we offer a unique alternative in the industry, characterized by our forward-thinking approach, ambitious growth, and commitment to positive change. Our audit, tax, and advisory services are designed to empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. We also strive to empower our people with real opportunities, an inclusive culture, and a healthy work-life balance.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an Audit Assistant Manager to join our Public Sector Audit team in Manchester. With over 5,000 people in the UK and a presence in 150 global markets, we are on an ambitious journey from great to exceptional. This role offers the opportunity to help redefine the industry and shape your career.
About the Team
Our UK audit practice comprises over 2,300 people working across 24 locations. We take pride in our strong position in terms of wellbeing, resources, and quality, as evidenced by our recent positive AQR results. Grant Thornton’s Public Sector Audit team is the market leader in providing external audit services to local government, police, fire, and the NHS. We audit approximately 25% of the NHS market and 36% of local government.
Why Public Sector Audit at Grant Thornton
Our size and culture allow us to offer more opportunities within your career. You will have more responsibility for client outputs, a variety of work, and the chance to work with a wide range of clients. We support your career development with programs and opportunities tailored to your needs.
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We are keen to support and hire those who have had career breaks or time away from public sector audit and would like to return to a busy, flexible auditing role. Our vacancies for qualified Auditors are open to supporting the up-skilling and re-integration of returners to our business.
Life is About More Than Work
We understand that life extends beyond work, and we are happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, whether that's reduced or condensed hours, job shares, or any other arrangement that fits your needs. Our hybrid working framework allows us to balance work and personal life effectively.
Embracing Uniqueness
Our culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people. We value difference and respect our colleagues, which helps our people perform at their best and realize their potential. Our inclusive culture means you'll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. We value what sets you apart and give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.
A Look Into the Role
As an Audit Assistant Manager within our Public Sector Audit service line, you will have:
- Excellent knowledge of IFRS as adapted by the CIPFA Code of practice on local authority accounting and the DHSC group accounting manual
- Extensive experience of using audit software and Microsoft packages
- Experience working with public sector clients
- A genuine interest in our clients with an ability to confidently discuss business challenges and needs
- An interest in maintaining and developing your technical knowledge to facilitate and lead valuable discussions with our clients
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Knowing You’re Right for Us
To join us as an Audit Assistant Manager, you will need a professional qualification (ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA, or CIPFA) with post-qualification experience, and confidence in managing a large portfolio of audit clients. While the following skills would be beneficial, we will help you develop them along the way:
- Experience of managing audits of public sector bodies in addition to dealing with complex technical matters
- Excellent knowledge of IFRS as adapted by the CIPFA Code of practice on local authority accounting and the DHSC group accounting manual
- Project management experience
- Experience of a wide range of public sector clients would be beneficial
- Extensive experience of using audit software and Microsoft packages
Beyond the Job
The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments to fundraising for local charities or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you'll be giving back to society. It's that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm’s values – purposefully driven, actively curious, and candid but kind.
We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas, and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people, and themselves. It’s how it should be.
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