Financial Reporting Senior / Assistant Manager (Permanent) in London

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. Financial Reporting Assistant ManagerLondon or Reading - Hybrid workingNEW GROUND WON'T BREAK ITSELF. Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals. To deliver specialist accounting advice to clients across a range of areas, whilst adding value to their commercial objectives. Manages projects on their own or with another team member to ensure they are delivered on time. We're happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we'll support you to balance your work and life. A look into the role As a Financial Reporting Advisory - Assistant Manager within our team, you will: Delivers on projects which focus on the application of technical accounting, for example GAAP conversions, preparation of financial statements, merger and acquisition activity, implementation support for new standards, group restructurings, and training – often working as part of cross-functional teams including Transaction Services, Valuations and Tax. Manages projects on your own or with another team member to ensure they are delivered on time. Control the project in relation to timescales, budgets, and risk management procedures. Consistently achieves deadlines and understands the commercial implications of actions relating to productivity, gross margin, fee income and client service. Lead smaller assignments, taking responsibility for all aspects of planning, completion and review. Knowing you're right for us Joining us as a Financial Reporting Advisor Assistant Manager, the minimum criteria you'll need is a professional qualification (ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA or CIPFA) with post qualification experience, and to be confident managing a large portfolio of audit 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. Technical accounting experience and knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP. Experience in leading and developing client relationshipsExperience of leading teams and project managementExperience of coaching and mentoring junior colleaguesKnowing we're right for youEmbracing 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. 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, and we'll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you'll be giving back to society. We're looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. LondonType: Full time