IT Audit Assistant Manager - Service Auditor Reporting

The UK member firms of Grant Thornton are part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 76,000 in over 150 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.

Job Description:

Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals. Our Financial Services Business Risk Services practice focuses on helping organisations manage risk, improve operational processes, and realise strategic objectives. Our Service Auditor Reporting (SAR) team supports clients in their SAR journey from readiness assessment to type 1 and type 2 reviews covering a range of standards including ISAE 3402, SOC 2 and AAF 01/20. Our team brings together a range of skills and experience to provide clients with a tailored, flexible and cost-effective solution, that provides access to industry best practice methodology, value add insights and subject matter experts.

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:

• Be responsible for the effective completion of engagements, including:

• Assisting with the preparation of draft planning memoranda/planning documents
• Delivering fieldwork, ensuring all work is performed in accordance with GT methodologies, that testing is sufficient and appropriate, and evidence to support key decisions has been obtained
• Reviewing fieldwork of audit team members and providing oversight of engagements, assisting directors with their client portfolios where necessary
• Supporting the team in the delivery of engagements in line with SOC 1, SOC 2, ISAE 3402, ISAE 3000 and AAF 01/20 standards
• Holding close-out meetings with clients to ensure that they have a full understanding of issues identified and these are agreed
• Drafting and reviewing draft and final SAR reports, ensuring the written work is of a high standard, is factually correct, recommendations are appropriate and tailored to the needs of the intended audience, and requires minimal director and Partner input.
• Involvement in business development including preparation of proposals, participating in pitch presentations, contributing to thought leadership and collateral, and identifying and developing new business opportunities with clients.

Knowing you’re right for us:

Joining us as an IT Audit Assistant Manager - Service Audit Reporting within our Financial Services Business Risk Services (FS BRS) team, the minimum criteria include:

• Experience of delivering controls assurance
• IT internal or external audit experience within the UK
• Service Audit Reporting experience on UK clients
• Confidence in managing a portfolio of SAR clients

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:

• A professional qualification (ACA, CISA, CISM, CISP, or similar)
• Experience within Financial Services
• Experience of preparation and delivery of presentations
• Experience of managing and developing team members

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.