Audit Manager, Grant Thornton, Cambridge

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 accustomed to audit reviews, agreeing audit timetables, briefing the audit team (including other specialists) and monitoring budgets
You’ll lead an exciting portfolio of diverse clients, and provide them with an exceptional level of clarity and insight on complicated issues
You’ll build and maintain strong client relationships, recognising the value of exceptional client service and ensuring you understand and manage the client’s expectations effectively at all times
You’ll assist your senior colleagues when generating new business, from target stage to proposal and beyond
You’ll be keen to get involved in wider BD activity and build the brand across the region
You’ll be responsible for managing, motivating and coaching team members, providing regular feedback and supporting their development.

Who we're looking for:

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), or equivalent
You’ll have extensive post-qualification experience in audit and you’ll be keen to work with a diverse range of Cambridgeshire businesses, across differing industry lines
You’ll have a comprehensive understanding of key reporting standards
You’ll have strong people management skills, enabling you to support, coach and mentor more-junior colleagues
You’ll have a proven track record of effectively leading client engagements.