Audit Senior - Belfast

Grant Thornton 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. At GT, we work as trusted advisors, bringing local knowledge and national expertise, with a global presence, to help businesses succeed wherever they are located. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships and empowering our clients to make the right decisions for their organisation now and for the future.

The Grant Thornton Audit and Assurance team has a track record of operating at the highest levels for clients in a broad range of industry sectors and ranging in size from entrepreneurial start-ups to multi-national groups. Our experienced team of professionals has developed an efficient approach that delivers high-quality audits and comprehensive value-added advice, with transparency and collaboration throughout.

By joining our Audit and Assurance team you will work closely with our audit Partners, and you will have a real opportunity to provide a valued opinion within the team. Excellent opportunities exist for ambitious and driven candidates to progress within the firm. It is the combination of our value driven audit approach, global methodology, focus on customer service and audit quality that truly differentiates the Grant Thornton Audit and Assurance department from our competitors.

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. By joining our Audit team, you will have direct access to Partners and your expertise will be valued. Our audit team consists of country, regional and service line leaders with a wealth of experience. We have a client base covering a wide spectrum of funds, SPV and regulated entity structures, domiciles, legal, regulatory and accounting standards and investment strategies.

Main responsibilities:

• Preparation of accounts and financial statements
• Acting as a technical resource for Audit and Assurance covering a range of accounting standards to include IFRS and UK GAAP. This will include training and the production of internal and external technical information
• Assist in maintaining and developing key client relationships
• Audit of companies across a variety of business sectors
• Design and implementation of audit plans
• Ensure completion of assignments within appropriate budget and timeframe
• Manage a team of trainees while on assignment
• Responsible for development and mentoring of trainees and staff

Skills and attributes:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or similar qualification)
• Strong technical knowledge
• Strong experience in audit engagements
• Worked with a diverse portfolio of clients
• Capable of working on your own initiative
• Ambitious and want to pursue a career in practice
• Strong interpersonal skills are essential

Grant Thornton gives you the opportunities, resources and flexibility to create a career that empowers your passion. 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. We are 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. Not just because it is right, but because we are all at our best when we are able to be ourselves. So, when you join Grant Thornton, we will work hard to ensure that is how you feel. 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. Diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision-making, improves the quality of our delivery, and helps us to meet the needs of our clients.