Public Sector Audit Manager

1 month ago


Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Grant Thornton (UK) Full time
Public Sector Audit Assistant Manager

At Grant Thornton UK LLP, we're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion, and integrity first. We're looking for a skilled Audit Assistant Manager to join our Public Sector Audit service line.

Why Public Sector Audit at Grant Thornton

Our UK audit practice is built on a strong foundation of over 2300 people working across 24 locations. We're proud of our positive AQR results and our well-established market leadership in external audit to local government and the NHS.

As an Audit Assistant Manager, you'll work with some of the largest public sector bodies in the country, supported by specialist teams. You'll have opportunities to develop your career in a way that works for you, with development programmes and opportunities along the way.

Life is about more than work

We're happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, whether that's reduced or condensed hours, job shares, or hybrid working. We want to keep your work and life in balance.

A look into the role

As an Audit Assistant Manager, you'll:

  • Have excellent knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102
  • Use audit software and Microsoft packages extensively
  • Have a genuine interest in our clients and be able to confidently discuss business challenges and needs
  • Maintain and develop your technical knowledge to facilitate and lead valuable discussions with our clients

Knowing you're right for us

You'll need a professional qualification (ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA, or CIPFA) with post-qualification experience and be confident managing a large portfolio of audit clients. It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but we'll help you develop along the way.

  • Experience of managing audits of public sector bodies and 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

You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact here, from secondments to fundraising for local charities or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world. We're looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas, and go beyond expectations.



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