Grant Thornton UK

Commercial Audit Senior Manager

Grant Thornton UK  •  Bristol, GB (Onsite)  •  10 days ago
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Job Description

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At Grant Thornton we do things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. 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. A true alternative.

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.

Job Description

At Grant Thornton we do things differently. Looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. 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. A true alternative.

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.

Job Description

  • Holds overall ownership for a portfolio of complex or higher risk audit engagements, reporting directly to the Engagement Leader or Partner
  • Sets the audit strategy for engagements, exercising significant professional judgement on the most technically complex or contentious areas
  • Acts as the senior escalation point for the audit team on technical, client and risk matters, consulting with Partners and National Assurance Services where needed
  • Has overall accountability for portfolio profitability, WIP and billing, and manages resourcing decisions across multiple engagements
  • Leads on recruitment, coaching and development of Managers and Assistant Managers, and plays an active role in performance management and appraisals
  • Owns senior client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and identifying opportunities to expand services across the client relationship
  • Plays a visible role in business development, including leading on proposals, pitches and networking to help grow the practice
  • Reviews and signs off on the quality of audit files across the portfolio ahead of Partner review
  • Keeps clients informed of new standards and regulatory change, and advises on the implications for their business
  • Champions the firm's risk management and quality standards across the team, and is a point of escalation for whistleblowing or integrity concerns
  • Maintains and grows a network across the firm to identify opportunities and prevent duplication of effort
  • Acts with integrity and in line with our organisational values

What we are looking for

ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent), with substantial post qualification experience in audit, including proven experience managing a portfolio and developing junior team members. Track record of contributing to business development is desirable.

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About Grant Thornton UK

When choosing an advisor, you could accept the usual compromises.

Alternatively, you can find people that aren’t afraid to break with the norms to provide a more rewarding experience. With people that leave you feeling smart, not smarting.

The UK member firms of Grant Thornton are part of a global network that employs over 76,000 people in 150 countries. We combine global scale with local insight and understanding to give you the assurance, tax, and advisory services you need to realise your ambitions.

We go beyond business as usual, so you can too. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships. Whether you’re growing in one market or many, you consistently get a great service you can trust. We work at a pace that matters – yours – bringing both flexibility and rigour. We celebrate fresh thinking and diverse perspectives to bring you proactive insights and positive progress.

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Industry
Accounting & Tax
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
London, GB
Year Founded
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