Financial Reporting and Accounting Senior Manager

Financial Reporting and Accounting Senior ManagerJoin to apply for the Financial Reporting and Accounting Senior Manager role at Grant Thornton UKOverviewThe UK member firms of Grant Thornton are part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 76,000 in over 150 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton.Public Sector Accounting and Financial Reporting Senior ManagerBackground: Finance functions in the public sector continue to face increasing demands as they try to balance financial stability with increased complexity, regulatory and accounting changes. These demands place pressure on finance teams. Grant Thornton is growing its team providing Accounting, Financial Reporting and Finance Function Support to Public Sector organisations. This is an exciting time to join a growing team passionate about supporting public sector organisations with complex financial reporting and accounting challenges. We are looking for a Senior Manager to join the team as it continues to grow and evolve, providing a unique opportunity to help develop the service and directly support Public Sector organisations through their current challenges.Why Grant ThorntonOur Public Sector Financial Reporting and Accounting Support (FRAS) team sits within the Public Sector Assurance practice. The FRAS team provides support to non-audit clients across accounting, financial reporting and finance function support. The broad range of services are aimed at supporting Finance Directors and finance teams in the public sector to find sustainable solutions to complex financial, accounting and finance function challenges.Our UK audit practice is built of over 2,300 people working across 24 locations, led by Wendy Russell and supported by 50 audit partners. We’re 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. Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals. Our tailored and responsive approach provides the expertise our clients need, enabling them to grow and make the right decisions about their future.Our Public Sector Audit team (over 470 people) works with NHS Trusts, Local Authorities and Public Sector bodies. This service expands the work that we do from an assurance perspective beyond audit, building on the reputation and profile the firm has from its audit service, thought leadership and insight.Our size and culture allows 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, from NHS to Local Government. We’ll support you with development programmes and opportunities along the way.Life Is About More Than WorkWe’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, whether that’s reduced or condensed hours, job shares, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance. Everyone in the firm is encouraged to work in a hybrid way. You can pursue personal interests outside of work as long as it fits with your client work.Knowing you’re right for usJoining us as a senior manager, the minimum criteria you will need is:Professional Accounting qualification (ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA or CIPFA)Post qualification experience either in providing professional services (External Audit/Consulting) to Local Authorities and Health bodies or from within a Local Government or Health finance function.Excellent grasp of IFRS accounting standards and their implementation in the public sector to respond to client accounting and financial reporting queries.Excellent knowledge of financial reporting in the public sector.Project management and leading teams experienceExperience in leading and developing relationshipsExperience of coaching junior colleaguesBusiness development experience would be beneficialResponsibilitiesBe responsible for a number of non-audit engagements and review of project outputs, with a focus on quality and reputation.Use problem solving skills to work with clients and the team to solve a number of complex technical matters, including accounting issues, implementation of new standards, financial reporting review and creation and financial management/governance.Be proactive in taking wider responsibilities within the team, including additional training to broaden services.Play a key role in business development, opportunity creation, proposal preparation, contract drafting and generation of new service ideas.Oversee the team and support their development to the highest standard.Management of project budgets and finances.Build and maintain strong working relationships with the team, other service lines and clients.Continuously strive to push yourself and the business further, with support at every stage.Benefits and next stepsBeyond the job, you can make an impact by contributing to society through secondments, fundraising for local charities, or supporting entrepreneurs in the developing world. It’s driven by our firm values – purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr