Audit Assistant Manager

Grant Thornton LLP; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an Audit Assistant Manager to join its Commercial service line. In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor, manage client work, lead audit teams, and prepare financial statements. Ideal candidates will hold a professional qualification and have strong knowledge of UK GAAP. The firm values inclusivity and offers flexible work options to maintain a balanced lifestyle as well as opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Investment in personal development

Secondment opportunities

Qualifications

• Professional qualification required for the role.
• Confidence leading audits required.
• Interest in maintaining and developing technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Become a trusted business advisor to clients.
• Project-manage client work and audit fieldwork.
• Lead onsite audit teams and prepare financial statements.
• Build relationships with team and clients.

Skills

Excellent knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102

Confidence leading audits of varying sizes

Experience using audit software

Project-management experience

Ability to discuss business challenges

Education

Professional qualification (ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA, or CIPFA)

Tools

Microsoft packages

Job description

At Grant Thornton, we do things differently—looking to the future, driving ambitious growth, and pioneering positive change in our industry. We empower clients through audit, tax, and advisory services, providing real opportunity, an inclusive culture, and work‑life balance. With over 5,000 people in the UK and a presence in 150 global markets, we need the best people to help us achieve our potential.

New Ground Won’t Break Itself

Within our Audit practice we are keen to support and hire those who have had career breaks or time away from audit, who would like to return to a busy, flexible auditing role. All vacancies for qualified Auditors are open to supporting the up‑skilling and reintegration of returners in our business.

A look into the role

As an Audit Assistant Manager within our Commercial service line you will:

• Become a trusted business advisor to our clients, focusing on quality and reputation.
• Project‑manage client work and oversee all aspects of audit fieldwork and completion.
• Lead onsite audit teams, preparing and reviewing financial statements and updating management.
• Build and maintain a strong working relationship with your team and our clients, providing support to junior team members.
• Constantly strive to push yourself and the business further, knowing you’re supported through every stage.

Knowing you’re right for us

Joining us as an Audit Assistant Manager requires a professional qualification (ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA, or CIPFA) and confidence leading audits of varying sizes. It would be great if you had the following skills, but you don’t need to tick every box— we’ll help you develop.

• Excellent knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102.
• An interest in our clients, with the ability to confidently discuss business challenges and needs.
• Extensive experience using audit software and Microsoft packages.
• Project‑management experience.
• An interest in maintaining and developing technical knowledge.

Knowing we’re right for you

Our culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people. We value uniqueness, build an inclusive culture where difference and respect are celebrated, and empower you to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.

Beyond the job

Life is more than work. We offer flexible working options to keep your work and life in balance. You’ll have the impact to go far beyond your day job— from secondments and fundraising for local charities to investing in entrepreneurs worldwide. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our values— purposefully driven, actively curious, candid but kind.