Audit Executive, 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.

As an Audit Executive within the Cambridge team:

you'll utilise your strong technical skills and good audit grounding to play an integral part in our audit team
you'll apply, and share, your knowledge of preparing and reviewing work papers and of drafting financial statements
you'll be responsible for allocating work to other members of the audit team, ensuring associates understand their responsibilities and have received excellent on-the-job coaching
you’ll manage a small portfolio of dynamic, vibrant and growing businesses, enabling you to gain exposure to a range of different industries and markets
you'll discuss relevant audit issues with your senior colleagues and with personnel at the clients' premises, bringing a new and creative perspective to their key concerns and how changes in regulation may affect them
you'll create a positive impression with the client, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and dealing with any communications in a timely and professional manner
you’ll support engagement leads throughout the audit process
you’ll interact with local businesses and take part in Bedfordshire networking activities.

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 have completed your ACCA or ACA professional qualification
you’ll have a working knowledge of key reporting standards (IFRS and UK GAAP)
you’ll have experience of the audit process
you'll be comfortable using audit software and Microsoft packages