Assistant Manager Full Time or Flexible Working in Kent, Maidstone

Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance. 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. And with that comes the opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like, and what you want from your career. Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals. The Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) team provides a broad range of advisory services to clients, primarily in a deals environment, including financial due diligence (FDD) and Strategy & Commercial Advisory (SCA).As a member of the TAS team, you will be providing financial due diligence on both buy-side and sell-side transactions for private equity and corporate clients. You may also have the opportunity to work on public company transactions, primarily on AIM Market operated by the London Stock Exchange plc. We're happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we'll support you to balance your work and life. The TAS team within Grant Thornton is an increasingly flexible and diverse team, which truly values it's people. To enable our people to be the best they can be, we are happy to discuss a number of flexible working options, such as reduced days, annualised days or term time working. As with all of our roles, a hybrid working model will apply, enabling a mix of office/client time and remote working. A look into the role An Assistant Manager is involved with all aspects of FDD engagements, including client discussions, target business meetings, liaising with the internal team, preparing the analysis and report for the client deliverable and client take on procedures. Be key to the preparation of the analysis and findings for the client deliverable, supporting the preparation of a quality document to facilitate the client's decision makingWork with the wider team on technical aspects of the transactionInterpret and analyse complex information, frequently in excel, identifying business issues and applying technical knowledge appropriatelySupport with the presentation of conclusions and recommendations to the client both graphically and through concise written English, as well as verbally discussing the implications and action pointsTake a proactive interest in your own performance as well as the performance of the wider teamConsult effectively in relation to risk management, supporting a risk management culture within the teamSupport the team's business development efforts and opportunitiesKnowing you're right for us Joining us as a TAS Assistant Manager, the minimum criteria you'll need is a professional qualification (ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA or CIPFA). 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. Skills to set you apartPrevious experience in Audit or an advisory service lineExperience of applying commercial judgement and being curious about how businesses succeedAbility to work successfully as part of a teamKnowing we're right for youThe 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. It's not just about our culture and values, in addition to a competitive salary and reward package, us you'll also get: Tailored development programmes and access to coachingFlexible bank holidays – allowing you to celebrate the days that are important to youBenefits including pension, life assurance and private medical, additional holiday purchasing and health benefitsAny benefits giving you access to shopping discounts, gym memberships, financial adviceAnd more. 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. We're looking for people who can help drive the business forward, who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. SummaryLocation: LeedsType: Full time