Audit Executive, Grant Thornton, St Albans

We provide a wide range of audit and assurance services to private, public and international companies across various sectors. We audit over 8,500 firms annually, ranging from FTSE and AIM companies to Small Medium Sized Enterprise (SME) companies. Our people are committed to delivering best-in-class assurance services in locations where you are. We respond to the challenges of our clients with high quality, value for money technical solutions every time.

you'll be technically strong with a good audit grounding
you'll prepare and 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 discuss relevant audit issues with personnel at the client’s premises in a professional and articulate manner
you'll create a positive impression with the client, responding to any queries in a respectable time frame
you’ll effectively support and engage with managers throughout the audit process
you’ll interact with local businesses and take part in St Albans networking activities.

Who we're looking for:

You’ll work as part of the team, in leading on site audit teams, effectively providing a hands on compliance and/or advisory role that exceeds client expectation, and engaging with clients and guests within the St Albans business space.
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 (ACCA, ACA, CA, CPA, or equivalent)
you’ll have a working knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP
you'll be comfortable using Audit Software and Microsoft packages.