Audit Executive, Grant Thornton, Leeds

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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.

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

you'll 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 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:

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