Senior Public Sector Audit Manager

• Lead the management and resolution of complaints relating to Grant Thornton's local audit work
• Engage with complainants, internal audit teams and, where appropriate, the Financial Reporting Council
• Manage the end-to-end process for local elector objections to audited accounts under the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014
• Assess the legal and technical merits of objections
• Coordinate with responsible audit engagement teams
• Produce well-reasoned written decisions in accordance with the Act and associated guidance
• Serve as a key contact for whistleblowing disclosures relevant to audited bodies
• Triage and investigate whistleblowing allegations in line with Grant Thornton's policy and auditing standards
• Respond to matters raised by electors and others under auditing standards and the National Audit Code for local audit
• Assess whether matters require further audit action and prepare considered responses
• Liaise with engagement teams to ensure appropriate follow-up within statutory timescales
• Contribute to internal guidance and policies on complaints, objections, whistleblowing and auditor matters
• Support training across the local audit practice
• Work closely with technical and quality teams
• Represent Grant Thornton externally in formal correspondence and occasional meetings with regulators and audited bodies
• Report directly to the Public Sector Audit Partner lead

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent)
• Local government or public sector audit experience
• Knowledge of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 and the National Audit Code
• Strong written communication and analytical skills
• Confident stakeholder and relationship management
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously
• Curiosity about public accountability and commitment to the public interest
• Experience in a regulatory, legal, or complaints environment (desirable)
• Familiarity with audit quality and oversight frameworks (desirable)

Demonstrates expertise in managing complaints and objections within the local audit framework, ensuring compliance with the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 and the National Audit Code. Strong analytical and written communication skills are essential for producing well-reasoned decisions and engaging with stakeholders effectively.

• Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA)
• Local Government Audit Experience
• Knowledge of Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014
• Strong Written Communication Skills
• Stakeholder Management

• Audit Management
• Complaint Resolution
• Legal Assessment
• Analytical Skills
• Decision Writing

• Relationship Management
• Curiosity About Public Accountability
• Ability to Manage Multiple Complex Matters

• ACA
• ACCA

• Public Sector Audit
• Whistleblowing
• Audit Quality Framework
• Regulatory Compliance
• National Audit Code