Valuations Manager in London

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Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals. The Valuations team has wide experience in performing valuations for a range of purposes including Financial Reporting, Portfolio Valuations, Restructuring, Tax and Transactions. Our clients include individuals, start-ups, SMEs, large corporates, funds, asset managers and listed companies, covering a wide range of industries. We believe valuation is not solely a mechanical process. We use a variety of methodologies and techniques in deriving a valuation, whilst exploiting our knowledge and experience to make informed judgements and provide our clients with high quality advice. As each valuation is unique, valuation work requires a high level of adaptability, flexibility and innovation, which we pride ourselves on being able to offer.

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:

• Undertake and manage multiple valuation assignments, communicating effectively with both clients and colleagues to ensure work is completed to a high standard and delivered on time.
• Assume a significant degree of input into the planning of each valuation assignment, ensuring the firms’ quality procedures are adhered to.
• Be responsible for ensuring the analysis is performed to a high standard and the findings are communicated to the project Principal.
• Draft the client deliverable to a high standard ready for review by the project Principal.
• Supervise and coach junior colleagues working alongside you.

Knowing you’re right for us:

• ACA / ACCA or equivalent qualification.
• Experience of undertaking valuations.
• Strong analytical skills, sound judgment and an understanding around the legal and technical issues which may arise on a valuation.
• Experience of using those skills to form opinions on value, identify issues, offer potential solutions and seek advice when necessary.
• Experience of managing valuation assignments, assuming responsibility for the completion of all aspects of the assignment from planning to completion.
• An ability to manage a number of projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills which you use to manage client expectations, agree and coordinate completion of the assignment, and discuss issues with the project Principal.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and an ability to build great relationships with clients and colleagues.
• An ability to motivate yourself and work independently using your own experience and initiative.

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:

• Experience of managing subordinates on assignments, supporting them to develop their knowledge whilst delivering high quality valuation work.
• Experience of managing subordinates from a people perspective, supporting their wellbeing, and helping them set goals, digest and assimilate feedback, assess their own performance and identify areas for development.
• An understanding of the potential for selling a wide range of Grant Thornton services to clients and intermediaries.
• A desire to participate in business development opportunities and to utilise and expand your network of contacts both internally and externally.

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 selves. It’s how it should be.