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Senior Manager - Audit Quality Assurance (Happy to talk flexible working)

Recruiter
Grant Thornton UK LLP
Location
London (30 Finsbury Square)
Salary
Competitive + benefits
Closing date
12 Dec 2021
Reference
R1023707

Job Details

More than you expected 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.

We’re very keen to support and hire those who have had career breaks or time away from Audit, who would like to return to a busy, flexible auditing role.

A look into the role

Following the appointment of a new partner to lead our Quality Audit Team in January 2020, we are now looking to further invest in the growth of this team by appointing a new Senior Manager. This investment demonstrates our commitment to quality.

As a member of this team, you will be part of developing a high priority service within our business, with a real opportunity to add value and shape the way our firm embeds quality within our culture and creates a high quality service for our clients.

In order to successfully deliver this role, team members will need to demonstrate technical excellence, an ability to constructively challenge and integrity.

On a day to day basis you will be working closely with our audit teams and engagement quality review partners to perform “hot reviews” of audits. This will involve applying excellent technical skills, while developing strong relationships quickly, where you can deliver challenging messages in a positive and confident way.

You will challenge the execution of audit procedures and documentation of audit work performed, whilst supporting and coaching teams to implement identified improvements in audit quality.

You will identify issues and matters where firm-wide action may be required, as well as other ad hoc projects related to improving audit quality.

As the team grows it will also lend support to the legal team, deliver training alongside the audit standards team, and support the firm during FRC inspections.

Knowing you’re right for us

  • You’ll hold a professional accountancy qualification (ACA, CA or ACCA)
  • Experience in audit, audit quality control and/or audit inspection
  • In depth knowledge of IFRS and/or UK GAAP
  • Excellent insight and analytical skills so that you can evaluate a significant amount of information, understand the bigger picture and identify what is important to ensure that high quality standards are achieved
  • Strong IT skills including proficiency in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • Highly motivated and passionate about audit quality with a desire to seek new ways to drive improvement
  • A willingness to work flexibly both as part of a close-knit team and as a self-directed individual

Skills to set you apart

Here are a few more skills we are looking for. Don’t worry if you don’t tick every box. It’s important for us to support you in your role and help you to develop along the way.

  • Excellent practical and technical auditing experience particularly on more complex audits
  • Experience of performing audit quality reviews (pre or post audit opinion)
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills with the confidence and the ability to challenge the judgements made by senior partners and engagement team
  • Strong interpersonal skills, able to quickly establish credibility, and influence at senior levels within the firm
  • An ability and desire to work with a client base across a broad range of sectors
  • Ability to think creatively to identify ways to improve audit quality
  • Team work/collaboration - working closely alongside others with different skillsets and experience to develop the best solutions to complex questions

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 CLEARR values – Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect and Responsibility.

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.

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.  
 

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London
United Kingdom

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