Audit Assistant Manager, Grant Thornton, Cambridge

At Grant Thornton we're driven by a purpose of shaping a vibrant economy, based on trust and integrity in markets, dynamic businesses, and communities where businesses and people thrive. By living our purpose and focusing on quality, we strive to be the go-to-firm for growth. We’ve created our own unique culture – one that offers the opportunities of a major organisation in a personal, close-knit environment and that's built around a Challenger Leadership style and a Shared Enterprise model.

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Job Description:

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 solid appreciation of the audit process
you’ll work closely with other like-minded professionals in a high performing manager team
you’ll effectively support, motivate and coach our trainees
you’ll have responsibility for overseeing a portfolio of clients
you'll discuss relevant audit issues with client personnel on site in a professional and articulate manner
you'll create a positive impression with the client, responding to any queries in a respectable time frame.

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 (ACCA, ACA, CA, CPA, or equivalent)
you’ll have a working knowledge of FRS 102 and IFRS
you’ll have experience of overseeing the Audit process, from planning and risk assessment through to completion, and ongoing
you’ll, preferably, have experience of portfolio management
you'll be comfortable using audit software, accounts production and Microsoft packages.