Financial Reporting Assistant Manager

As a Financial Reporting Advisory - Assistant Manager within our team, you will:

• Delivers on projects which focus on the application of technical accounting, for example GAAP conversions, preparation of financial statements, merger and acquisition activity, implementation support for new standards, group restructurings, and training - often working as part of cross-functional teams including Transaction Services, Valuations and Tax.
• Manages projects on your own or with another team member to ensure they are delivered on time.
• Control the project in relation to timescales, budgets, and risk management procedures.
• Consistently achieves deadlines and understands the commercial implications of actions relating to productivity, gross margin, fee income and client service.
• Lead smaller assignments, taking responsibility for all aspects of planning, completion and review.
• Identify opportunities and prepares scope and quotes for small pieces of work.
  
  Joining us as a Financial Reporting Advisor Assistant Manager, the minimum criteria you'll need is a professional qualification (ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA or CIPFA) with post qualification experience, and to be confident managing a large portfolio of audit clients. It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don't worry if you don't tick every box, we'll help you develop along the way.
• Technical accounting experience and knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP. Experience and knowledge of US GAAP and Companies Act favourable.
• Experience in leading and developing client relationships
• Experience of leading teams and project management
• Experience of coaching and mentoring junior colleagues
  
  Grant Thornton UK LLP is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 73,000 people 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., Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.
Our open and accessible culture means you'll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That's why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work. Beyond the job Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you're with outside of work matter, that's why we're happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we'll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance. The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you'll be giving back to society. It's that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm's 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.

Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals. To deliver specialist accounting advice to clients across a range of areas, whilst adding value to their commercial objectives. Develops strong working relationships with their clients and other members of the firm from other service lines. Responds positively to change, visibly role modelling our values and behaviours. Manages projects on their own or with another team member to ensure they are delivered on time. We're happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we'll support you to balance your work and life., The things you do, and the people you're with outside of work matter, that's why we're happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we'll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance. Whether that's working reduced contracted hours, working your hours over a shorter period or utilising our 'how we work' framework. Everyone has an immediate right to request a flexible arrangement through our flexible working policy.