Public Sector Audit Assistant Manager

Grant Thornton LLP; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit and advisory firm in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Public Sector Audit Assistant Manager. The role involves managing audit outputs, leading discussions on business challenges, and maintaining technical knowledge. Candidates should have a professional audit qualification and relevant experience in public sector auditing. The firm values inclusivity and supports career returners.

Qualifications

• Post qualification experience in audit.
• Confident managing a large portfolio of audit clients.
• Willingness to develop skills in auditing public sector bodies.

Responsibilities

• Manage audit outputs for clients.
• Lead discussions regarding business challenges.
• Support technical knowledge development.

Skills

Excellent knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102

Extensive experience of using audit software

Project management experience

Ability to discuss business challenges

Interest in maintaining technical knowledge

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft packages

Job description

Overview

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At Grant Thornton we do things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance. A true alternative.

With over 5,000 people in the UK, and a presence in 150 global markets, we\'re on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential. And with that comes the opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like, and what you want from your career.

Why Public Sector Audit at Grant Thornton

Our UK audit practice is built of over 2300 people working across 24 locations. We\'re really proud of the strong position our audit practice is in from a wellbeing, resource and quality perspective, the latter of which is shown through our recent positive AQR results.

Grant Thornton’s Public Sector Audit team is the well-established market leader in the provision of external audit to local government (including police and fire) and the NHS. Grant Thornton audits approximately 25% of the NHS market and 36% of local government. Our Public Sector Audit team works with some of the largest public sector bodies in the country. Our audit teams are well supported by specialist public sector financial reporting, audit quality, value for money and grants assurance teams. We are proud about the work we do in the sector and the important role we play for taxpayers.

Our size and culture allow us to give you more opportunities within your career. You will have more responsibility for client outputs, and more variety in the work you take on and the clients you work with. You can develop your career in a way that works for you, and the firm, and we’ll support you with development programmes and opportunities along the way.

We’re keen to support and hire those who have had career breaks or time away from public sector audit, who would like to return to a busy, flexible auditing role. Our vacancies for qualified Auditors are all open to supporting the up-skilling and re-integration of returners to our business.

A look into the role

As an Audit Assistant Manager within our Public Sector Audit service line, you will:

• Excellent knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102
• Extensive experience of using audit software and Microsoft packages
• A genuine interest in our clients with an ability to confidently discuss business challenges and needs
• An interest in maintaining and developing your technical knowledge in order to facilitate and lead valuable discussions with our clients

Knowing you’re right for us

Joining us as an Audit Assistant Manager, the minimum criteria you’ll need is a professional qualification (ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA or CIPFA) with post qualification experience, and to be confident managing a large portfolio of audit clients. It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way.

• Experience of managing audits of public sector bodies in addition to dealing with complex technical matters
• Excellent knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102
• Project management experience
• Experience of IFRS and auditing listed companies would be beneficial
• Extensive experience of using audit software and Microsoft packages

Beyond the job

The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be.