Associate Director – Corporate Audit – Belfast

Associate Director – Corporate Audit – Belfast

Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Grant Thornton (GT) has nearly 3,000 people in 9 offices across Northern Ireland, Ireland, The Isle of Man, Gibraltar, and Bermuda, with a presence in over 145 countries around the world, and a global network of over 68,000 people.

Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our expanding audit team. This position represents an excellent opportunity for career growth and will suit an ambitious, motivated person who is willing and interested in getting involved in all aspects of the position.

Main Responsibilities

• Project management – take responsibility for managing a large and varied portfolio of clients
• Promotion and oversight of quality audit work on your client engagements
• Management of client relationships
• Supervising and training junior members of the team to ensure that Grant Thornton’s standards are maintained throughout the entire audit process
• Preparation and presentation of business tenders in order to develop and grow your client portfolio
• Working capital management – manage work in progress and billings
• Client fee negotiation
• Taking full responsibility for managing and reviewing the work of the audit team

Skills And Attributes

• ACA/ACCA qualified
• Minimum 7+ years’ experience
• Strong technical skills (Irish and UK GAAP and auditing standards; IFRS experience an advantage but not essential)
• Electronic auditing experience – ability to motivate and manage staff under tight deadlines
• Ability to make professional judgements based on findings
• Portfolio management experience
• Strong attention to detail and analytical assessment
• Experience working as part of a team supporting others
• Commercial awareness
• Experience gained in a Big 4 accounting firm would be advantageous

What does this mean for you?

A career in a more inclusive working environment, a more collaborative work culture, more possibilities to grow, and more opportunities to help shape the future for your clients and to control your own career. We respect and value your experience. And we want you to bring your authentic self to work and be at your best.

Reward And Benefits

The remuneration package will be commensurate to attracting the highest calibre of candidate. Our remuneration, reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people will flourish and feel secure.

Grant Thornton Ireland is committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive.

Inclusion And Diversity

Included and valued for your difference is how everyone should feel at work. We want you for who you are. We are excited to see the personality and perspectives you will bring to our team because we know we will all benefit from them.