Grant Thornton UK LLP
Valuations Associate Director
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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. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance. A true alternative.
With over 5,000 people 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. And with that comes the opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like, and what you want from your career.
Job Description:
NEW GROUND WON'T BREAK ITSELF
Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals.
The Valuations team has wide experience in valuations of private companies. We serve enterprises of all types and sizes, covering a wide range of industries. We believe valuations should not be made as the result of a mechanical process alone. We use a variety of methodologies and techniques in deriving a valuation, but we also exploit our experience and apply our judgement to give our clients the quality of valuation advice they demand. As each valuation is unique, valuation work requires a high level of adaptability, flexibility and innovation, which we pride ourselves on being able to offer.
We're happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we'll support you to balance your work and life.
A look into the role
As an Associate Director within our Valuations team, you will:
- Play a proactive role in the management and development of the department
- Develop and maintain your own business and personal network to drive referrals
- Actively participate in and support department marketing and act as an ambassador of the department and firm
- Be aware of the wide range of services the firm offers and suggest innovative products whilst proactively identifying cross selling opportunities
- Take responsibility and ownership of the client relationship at the appropriate level in the client's organization
- Gain an understanding of the client's business issues and a thorough understanding of its market
- Apply technical expertise to effectively manage all aspects of allocated assignments
- Manage complex client assignments that are sizeable in both scope and scale from end to end including drafting reports
- Take full responsibility for the development and finalisation of the reporting document
- Be an approachable and respected member of the team who takes a proactive interest in the team's performance and wellbeing
- Ensure the effective allocation of resource for assignments, proactively maximise efficiencies and provide development opportunities to the team
- Manage, motivate and coach team members by providing feedback through regular communication and timely performance review
- Proactively manage your own career, seeking out opportunities to work on a variety of assignments to build on existing experience
- Attend workshops to develop technical and personal skills
- Assist partners in establishing and delivering team objectives
- Lead valuation training for the team
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Knowing you're right for us
Joining us as an Associate Director, the minimum criteria you'll need is to have:
- Valuations experience suitable enough to be considered as an Associate Director
- Have a genuine interest in our clients. We want to provide a distinctive service and unlock potential for growth in dynamic organisations.
- Be a confident and highly motivated individual who has a strong academic background, with client facing work experience.
- Be a detail orientated professional with strong analytical skills combined with an ability to manage a number of projects simultaneously.
- Be comfortable working independently using your own experience and initiative but also managing subordinates, working towards delivering high quality written valuation reports
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It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don't worry if you don't tick every box, we'll help you develop along the way.
- Actively develop your personal network with a view to lead generation
Knowing we're right for you
Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.
Our open and accessible culture means you'll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That's why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.
Beyond the job
Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you're with outside of work matter, that's why we're happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we'll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.
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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