Pensions Audit Associate Director (Pensions Assurance Centre) Grant Thornton, Milton Keynes / Leicester

We provide a wide range of audit and wider assurance services to pension schemes sponsored by private, public and international companies across various sectors. We audit over 630 pension schemes annually, ranging from the very largest in the UK with over £50bn of assets to those with less than £50m. Our people are committed to delivering best-in-class assurance services, that really adds value to the trustee governance of these schemes not just mundane minimum compliance. We respond to the challenges of our clients with high quality, value for money technical solutions every time.

Please note that the location of this role is flexible.

You’ll be technically strong with a good audit grounding, preferably encompassing Pension Schemes but if not, a willingness to learn.
You’ll manage a key client portfolio, whilst working to build new networks and strong client relationships.
You’ll carry out work profitably and on a timely basis, in accordance with the firm’s professional standards and to the satisfaction of our clients and lead engagement partners.
You’ll work collaboratively with your colleagues to draft, prepare and present when pursuing new proposals.
You’ll be an exceptional project manager, juggling a number of large clients with conflicting demands, whilst ensuring staff utilisation is at a satisfactory rate.
You’ll effectively lead a number of audit teams, ensuring work fulfils Audit objectives and quality standards.
The role would be ideal for someone working towards obtaining RI status in the near future, or recently obtained RI status.

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, ACCA, or equivalent).
You’ll have post-qualification experience in audit within a practice environment, ideally including experience of pensions schemes.
You’ll have strong people management skills, enabling you to support, coach and mentor colleagues.
You’ll be comfortable with managing and developing a strong client portfolio.
You'll, preferably, have good working knowledge of compliance and regulation, with specific detailed knowledge of the Pensions SORP, FRS 102, the Pensions Regulator's Codes of Practice and Practice Note 15 auditing guidance.