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External Audit Executive/Assistant Manager

Recruiter
Grant Thornton UK LLP
Location
Leicester, Leicestershire
Salary
Up to £43,000
Closing date
28 Sep 2019
Reference
R1017249

Job Details

We are a flexible employer and can offer a range of flexible working patterns from part to full-time, as well as working from home.


Who we are:

Grant Thornton is a leading Accounting and Advisory firm working with a big range of clients across the UK.  We are a leading business adviser that helps dynamic organisations unlock their potential for growth.  We have created our own unique culture, one that allows you to have the autonomy to make your own decisions within a flexible structure, in an atmosphere where inclusivity and teamwork are essential.

Our clients are proud to work with us – they see that we help them unlock their potential for growth and recommend us to other similar, dynamic organisations.  We are proud of our position in our local and regional markets and the reputation we have developed not just for the excellence of our client work but, as importantly, for the culture of our team.

Our Audit and Business Services Group (BSG)  is fully focused on financial reporting and Audit. BSG is focused on smaller clients, compiling financial statements and management accounts, company secretarial, payroll


What you’ll be doing:

Our Executives are pivotal to client engagement and delivery.  As a qualified ACA/ACCA, you will be taking the lead in client take-on, delivery, mentoring, and start to develop your own portfolio.  This is a client-facing role and you will also be starting to build your own client portfolio, ready for your transition to Manager.

As part of the Central Region, we work closely with our offices located in Leicester, Northampton, Cambridge, Norwich, Ipswich and Chelmsford to ensure we deliver distinctive client service.  This will give you the support you need to deliver excellent customer service.


Who we're looking for:

We are looking for collaborative individuals with good communication skills that want to work with a diverse client base.  You will need to be passionate about supporting, advising and helping businesses achieve their potential. You should be commercially focused with the ability to deliver innovative solutions.  You should be focused on self-development as well as having the desire to coach, mentor and develop your colleagues.  


Minimum Requirements:

You will need to be an exam qualified ACA/ACCA (you don’t have to be time qualified) 


If you are looking to challenge yourself and develop your career, please apply!

Company

Grant Thornton in the UK

Grant Thornton UK LLP is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 58,000 people in over 135 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton.

Our UK audit practice is built of over 2300 people working across 24 locations, led by Fiona Baldwin and supported by 50 audit partners. We’re really proud of the strong position our audit practice is in from a wellbeing, resource and quality perspective, the latter of which is shown through our recent positive AQR results. Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals. Our tailored and responsive approach provides the expertise our clients need, enabling them to grow and make the right decisions about their future. 


How we work at Grant Thornton

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, whether that’s reduced or condensed hours, job shares, we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance. Everyone in the firm is encouraged to work in a hybrid way, want to go for a run at 3pm, or collect children from school? That’s fine with us if it fits with your client work. Our framework for how we work underpins our approach, giving us all the confidence to make decisions that work for us, and our teams.  
 

Company info
Location
London
United Kingdom

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