Grants Assurance Manager

The UK member firms of Grant Thornton are part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 76,000 in over 150 countries. We’re a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That’s Grant Thornton.

We are seeking managers with experience in local government to join our Grants and Other Assurance national team. Grants Assurance is a specialist team with 30 members across the UK and India. As part of the team, you’ll be managing assignments with public bodies, government departments, national services, commercial organisations, and not-for-profit organisations such as Universities.

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. Want to go for a run at 3pm, or collect children from school? That’s fine with us if it fits with your client work.

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 their best 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.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll experience with us:

• Hands-on experience in the different aspects of Grants Assurance, with a variety of clients, from Local Authorities to multinational companies and Government bodies.
• You’ll get experience working on all kinds of assurance assignments that range from a few days to up to five weeks, with work including examining financial records or carrying out audit procedures.
• Responsibility and the opportunity to take ownership of interesting and challenging client work.
• You’ll develop a strong internal and external network to learn from.
• Working closely with colleagues to provide robust challenge and market-leading insights to help clients meet their regulatory needs and business objectives.

The minimum criteria:

• We are looking for candidates with experience of working with local government and/or who are interested in local government and keen to develop their skills and knowledge.
• Experience of delivering complex Housing Benefit assignments across the last 5 years.
• Ability to work independently, summarise information from a wide range of sources to draw conclusions, and manage client relationships including senior officers.

We envisage that this role would suit an experienced in-charge who aspires to become a Manager. The Grants and Other Assurance team has a national profile, and therefore we are not tied to candidates from a particular region.

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 themselves. It’s how it should be.