Financial Reporting and Accounting Assistant Manager

Overview

Grant Thornton – 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. 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 are on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential. We have the opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like, and what you want from your career.

Job Description: Public Sector Accounting and Financial Reporting Assistant Manager

Finance functions in the public sector continue to face increasing demands as they balance the financial stability of the organisation with increased complexity, regulatory, structural and accounting changes. These demands place pressure on the capability and capacity of 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 through complex financial reporting and accounting challenges.

We are looking for an Assistant Manager to join the team as it continues to grow and evolve. This role provides the individual with a unique opportunity to contribute to a growing service and directly support public sector organisations through current challenges.

Our 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 services aim to help Finance Directors and finance teams in the public sector find sustainable solutions to complex financial, accounting and finance function challenges.

Our UK audit practice is built of over 2300 people across 24 locations, led by Wendy Russell and supported by 50 audit partners. The firm emphasizes wellbeing, resource and quality, with open results and client-focused service. Our Public Sector Audit team (over 470 people) works with NHS Trusts, Local Authorities and Public Sector bodies, expanding our work beyond audit to include assurance and thought leadership.

We offer opportunities for career development, with responsibility for client outputs and variety in work and clients, including NHS and Local Government. We support development programmes and opportunities along the way.

Life is about more than work. We look at flexible working options for all roles and support hybrid working. We encourage balance so you can pursue activities outside work. Our framework supports decisions that work for you and our teams.

Knowing you are right for us means embracing uniqueness. We value differences and aim to create an inclusive culture where people can perform at their best and realise their potential. You will interact with leaders who are interested in you and what you bring to the firm, and you can bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.

As an Assistant Manager within our Public Sector Financial Reporting and Accounting Support team, you will:

• Responsible for delivery of client fieldwork on specific projects with a focus on quality and risk management procedures.
• Achieves deadlines in relation to project timescales.
• Use problem solving skills to work with the project team to solve a number of complex technical matters, including the application of technical accounting.
• Build and maintain a strong working relationship with your team and our clients.
• Share thoughts and ideas of potential new service opportunities to help grow the business.
• Constantly strive to push yourself and the business further, knowing you are supported at every stage.

Joining us as an Assistant Manager, the minimum criteria you…