Pensions Audit Executive, Grant Thornton, Milton Keynes / Reading / London

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 have experience of supervising audit teams on site, reviewing the work of Associates and assisting audit managers in project management and client liaison.
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 audit managers.
You’ll work collaboratively with your colleagues, supporting the team in delivering a quality audit to timetable, and contribute to a continuous improvement ethos for the team and providing insightful comments to report to the client.
You’ll be an exceptional team player, juggling a number of clients with conflicting demands.
You’ll effectively support audit managers to ensure work fulfils audit objectives and quality standards.

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), or exam qualified awaiting final full qualification.
You’ll have on-the job experience of delivering audit work within a practice environment, ideally including experience of pensions schemes.
You’ll be comfortable with managing an on-site team and developing a strong client / team relationships.
You’ll have a good working knowledge of FRS 102.
You'll, ideally, also have good working knowledge of compliance and regulation, with specific detailed knowledge of the Pensions SORP, the Pensions Regulator's Codes of Practice and Practice Note 15 auditing guidance – or a willingness to learn.