Public Sector Audit Leader

3 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Grant Thornton LLP Full time

Grant Thornton UK LLP is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, comprising over 73,000 people in more than 150 countries. Our team of independent thinkers prioritizes quality, inclusion, and integrity.

Audit Senior Manager Role

You already know what an Audit Senior Manager does, but we want to share what it's like to work within our Public Sector Audit team at Grant Thornton and the opportunities we can offer that others don't.

Why Choose Public Sector Audit at Grant Thornton?

Our UK audit practice has over 2,300 people working across 24 locations. We're proud of our strong position from a wellbeing, resource, and quality perspective, as evident in our recent positive AQR results. Grant Thornton's Public Sector Audit team is the well-established market leader in external audits for local government and the NHS.

We support some of the largest public sector bodies in the country, with our teams backed by specialist financial reporting, audit quality, value for money, and grants assurance experts. This allows us to give you more opportunities to develop your career.

You can develop your career in a way that suits you, and we'll support you through development programs and opportunities along the way.

We welcome those who have had career breaks or time away from public sector audit, who'd like to return to a busy, flexible auditing role.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage a large portfolio of audit clients
  • Solve complex technical matters for clients, project managing client work
  • Foster a culture of quality in all deliverables
  • Lead team development, creating an inclusive culture and inspiring individuals to reach their potential
  • Buil[d] and maintain strong relationships with clients and team members
  • Pursue wider department responsibilities through training and pitching new projects
  • Strive to push yourself and the business further, knowing you're supported throughout
  • Set an example, openly demonstrating expected values every day and ensuring others do the same
Requirements

Joining us as an Audit Senior Manager, you'll need:

  1. A professional qualification (ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA, or CIPFA) with post-qualification experience
  2. Confidence in managing a large portfolio of public sector audit clients
  3. The following skills are desirable but not necessary: experience in managing audits of public sector bodies, dealing with complex technical matters, project management, IFRS, and extensive use of audit software and Microsoft packages
Your Impact Beyond the Job

You'll make a lasting impact here, contributing to secondments, fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in developing nations. You'll be part of a community that goes beyond expectations, sparks fresh ideas, and contributes to society. This is your chance to lead, inspire, and grow with us.



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