Audit Executive, Grant Thornton, Sheffield

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Job Description:

Today's global marketplace is constantly changing and evolving, but dynamic businesses are agile, adapting to the environment. Auditing and financial reporting remains high on the agenda as the implications of not getting it right can be serious. Robust reporting with independent opinion gives confidence to businesses who are constantly driving for open and transparent growth.

• you'll prepare or review work papers and drafts of the financial statements

• you'll allocate work to other members of the audit team, ensuring associates understand their responsibilities and have received excellent on-the-job coaching preparing or reviewing work papers and drafts of the financial statements

• you'll produce commercial management reports, specifically drafting sections of the report to management

• you'll oversees all aspects of audit fieldwork and completion

Who we're looking for:

The Audit Executive plays a pivotal role within the Audit Department here in Grant Thornton UK LLP.

You will work as part of the team, leading on site audit teams, effectively providing a hands on compliance and/or advisory role that exceeds client expectations.

You'll have a genuine interest in our clients. We want to provide a distinctive service and unlock potential for growth in dynamic organisations.

You'll know that what you do matters. As an organisation we want to be known for how we do business, not simply what we do. So, we need people who know that every act matters from the simple things to the insights we bring to clients.

You'll seize opportunities. We want to adapt quickly and wisely to changing conditions to optimise growth for both our clients and ourselves.

You'll apply critical reasoning to bring clarity and insight. We do it by asking great questions, listening and drawing on our collective knowledge and experience to really help others grow.

Education, experience and qualifications:

• you'll be professionally qualified (ACA, CA, ACCA)

• you'll have experience of working on complex audits and delegating workloads accordingly

• you'll be comfortable using audit software and Microsoft packages

• you'll have previous experience of auditing clients in relevant industries to Grant Thornton

We are proud to have become the first major firm of business advisers to launch an all employee consultation on a model for shared enterprise which will see all of our people have a say and a stake in the firm. We're embarking on an exciting journey towards shared ideas, shared responsibility and shared reward. As a member of the team, you'll play a fundamental part on that journey of thinking like an owner, and taking ownership to help deliver our ambitious vision.