FS Audit Manager in London

Audit Manager
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. 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 need the best people to help us achieve our potential and redefine what our industry looks like.

Job Description
We are looking 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. Our vacancies for qualified Auditors are all open to supporting the up‐skilling and re‐integration of returners to our business.

A look into the role
Key Responsibilities
Client‐Centric Approach

Lead engagements in accordance with the firm\’s methodologies, professional standards, and local legal and regulatory requirements, focusing on delivering exceptional audit services to our financial services clients.

Build and nurture new business relationships, engaging clients, and providing authoritative advice and professionalism throughout transactions, understanding and delivering value aligned with our clients\’ unique ambitions and needs.

Leadership and Team Management

Effectively lead and proactively manage multi‐location audit teams, coaching and developing individuals and ensuring smooth delivery of engagements.

Provide performance management and coaching to junior colleagues throughout the performance year, identifying and addressing staff needs, including learning and development.

Industry Expertise and Market Understanding

Constantly refresh your understanding of current market trends to bring value to client engagements and develop innovative solutions.

Utilize your proven industry knowledge and sector experience within financial services to enhance the quality and relevance of audit services provided to our clients.

Skills and Attributes for Success

High‐Profile Contact: You will be a high‐profile contact and point of escalation for complex issues, becoming a credible advisor influencing clients and engagement teams on resolutions that impact entire industries.

Leadership Skills: Experience planning, leading, and delivering major external audit and assurance engagements in a senior managerial capacity, along with project and people management experience.

Adaptability and Communication: Flexibility to constantly learn and adapt in a fast‐paced environment, as well as excellent oral and written communication skills.

Qualifications and Experience

Fully qualified as a chartered accountant (e.g., ACA / ACCA / CA / ICAS / ICAEW or international equivalent).

Experience planning, leading, and delivering multiple major external audit and assurance engagements in a senior managerial capacity, focusing on the financial services sector.

Excellent technical expertise with proven industry knowledge and sector experience in financial services.

Experience in managing other assurance engagements, such as client assets and safeguarding audits.

Previous professional experience at Manager level or equivalent, knowledge of current market issues in the UK, and experience applying UK GAAP and IFRS.

Knowing you\’re right for us
We\’re interested in professionals with a genuine creative vision and the confidence to make it happen. You will have plenty of autonomy in this role, so we look for people who will take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and processes.

Knowing we\’re right for you
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. We build an inclusive culture where we value difference and respect our colleagues, helping people perform at their best.

Beyond the job
We offer flexible working options for all roles and strive to keep work and life in balance. The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job – from secondments and fundraising for local charities to investing in entrepreneurs in developing regions.

Seniority level
Mid‐Senior level

Employment type
Full‐time

Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industry
Accounting

Location
London, England, United Kingdom

Application information
Additional details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

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