CASS Financial Services Assistant Audit Manager

At Grant Thornton we do things differently – looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. We provide audit, tax and advisory services, empowering clients through strategic insight, curiosity and genuine partnership. We empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work‑life balance.

Our UK audit practice is built of over 2,300 people working across 24 locations, led by Fiona Baldwin and supported by 50 audit partners. We’re proud of our strong position from a wellbeing, resource and quality perspective, reflected in our recent positive AQR results. Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals. Our tailored and responsive approach provides the expertise our clients need, enabling them to grow and make the right decisions about their future.

You will need to push ideas harder, ask difficult questions and give our clients the assurance they need. Our size and culture allow us to give you more opportunities within your career. You will have more responsibility for client outputs, and more variety in the work you take on and the clients you work with. You can develop your career in a way that works for you and the firm, and we’ll support you with development programmes and opportunities along the way.

We’re keen to support and hire those who have had career breaks or time away from audit in industry roles, 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.

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, whether that’s reduced or condensed hours, job shares. We’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance. Everyone in the firm is encouraged to work in a hybrid way.

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.

We are looking for an assistant manager with external audit experience, including experience of Client Asset (CASS) audits, to support a growing client base in a market that is developing quickly. Here are some things you can expect from this financial services role:

• You’ll consistently achieve deadlines and understand the commercial implications of actions relating to productivity, recoverability, fee income and client service.
• You will be the key contact for the client on day‑to‑day matters and take the lead on dealing with large, technically complex clients.
• You’ll highlight all key issues which may affect the audit opinion to the partner and make recommendations for appropriate action.
• Determining that all audit reports reflect the work performed, you will meet set reporting and auditing standards, acting as a point of reference for best practice.
• Regular communication and feedback must be provided whilst encouraging training and development for yourself and others.
• We will empower you to act as a trusted business adviser to our clients.
• You will take responsibility for managing key client portfolio and building and maintaining good working relationships with all colleagues and clients.
• Organising and attending office marketing events, you will be aware of the wide range of services the firm offers and suggest innovative products to address the clients’ needs, following up on any contacts made.
• You’ll prepare and present proposals for new work whilst building a personal network from which referrals are received.

Joining us as an Assistant Manager, the minimum criteria you’ll need are a professional qualification (ACA, CA, ACCA or equivalent). You must have experience of managing statutory and CASS audits for financial services clients. 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 audits of large companies in addition to dealing with complex technical matters.
• Excellent knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102.
• Project management experience.
• Experience of IFRS and auditing listed companies would be beneficial.

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.