Pension Audit Assistant Manager

Alternatively, Grant Thornton

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’re on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential. This presents the opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like and what you want from your career.

Job Description:

NEW GROUND WON\’T BREAK ITSELF.

We believe we’re best positioned to make a meaningful impact on the economy. Every day, we provide a diverse range of organisations with the kind of business and financial advice it takes to do this. Our ideas and insights empower our clients to make big decisions about the future and unlock sustainable growth. With a relentless focus on quality and integrity, we help businesses, communities and our people to flourish.

Our Pensions team audits some of the biggest pension schemes in the UK; this is a chance for you to gain experience working with a variety of large multinational clients.

Let’s talk about the role

Here are some things you can expect from this pensions audit role.

• Making quality second nature. The work that you will do has a major impact on our clients and our firm. We pride ourselves on the high‑level standards and quality we expect from our people.
• Own your own work. You will lead onsite audit teams, prepare and review financial statements and will keep management updated on progress.
• Be a part of a team. You will be a part of a dynamic and national pensions audit team, working with junior members of the team to ensure that they understand their responsibilities and are receiving excellent on‑the‑job training.
• Take responsibility. We will empower you to act as a trusted business adviser to our clients. You will oversee all aspects of audit fieldwork and completion.
• Build your brand. Working closely with your people manager, you will find areas where you can develop, collaborate and communicate more effectively with colleagues and clients at all levels. You will get the opportunity to build your brand as a trusted adviser to clients and within our firm.

The minimum criteria

• Professional qualification ACA, ICAS, CA or ACCA or CIPFA
• Experience of leading audits (in charge) of varying sizes across a diverse range of pension scheme clients

Skills to set you apart

• Excellent knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102
• Excellent knowledge of the Pension SoRP
• Extensive experience of using audit software and Microsoft packages
• A genuine interest in our clients with an ability to confidently discuss business challenges and needs
• An interest in maintaining and developing your technical knowledge in order to facilitate and lead valuable discussions with our clients

Knowing we’re right for you

The culture at Grant Thornton is what sets us apart, we’re known for our inclusive culture and creating environments where all our people can flourish. The things that set you apart, we value them, and this helps us all to perform at our best.

Our values are the unwavering principles that shape our daily behaviours and decisions, alongside our drive to do the right thing. We’re looking for people who align with our values and are purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind. You can learn more about our values in practice here.

It’s not just about our culture and values, in addition to a competitive salary and reward package, you’ll also get:

• Tailored development programmes and access to coaching
• Flexible bank holidays – allowing you to celebrate the days that are important to you
• Benefits including pension, life assurance and private medical, additional holiday purchasing and health benefits
• Any benefits giving you access to shopping discounts, gym memberships, financial advice

How we work

We have a trust‑based way of working, driven by responsible people who have the best interests of our firm and our clients at heart. Our how we work framework gives flexibility in where, how, and when we work to deliver the best results for our clients, whilst helping you keep a balance between work and life. 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. That is how it should be.

We’re looking for people who can help drive the business forward, 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.