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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. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance. A true alternative.
Grant Thornton UK LLP
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Job Details
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. And 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 to redefine our potential. This role offers the chance to work with large pension schemes and a variety of multinational clients.
Role context Our Pensions team provides audit services to some of the biggest pension schemes in the UK. This is a chance to gain experience working with a variety of large, multi-national clients.
Responsibilities
* Make quality second nature: contribute to high standards and quality in all work to impact clients and the firm.
* Own your own work: lead onsite audit teams, prepare and review financial statements, and keep management updated on progress.
* Collaborate as part of a national pensions audit team, mentoring junior colleagues to ensure understanding of responsibilities and strong on-the-job training.
* Take responsibility: act as a trusted business adviser to clients and oversee all aspects of audit fieldwork and completion.
* Build your brand: work with your people manager to identify development areas and communicate effectively with colleagues and clients at all levels; position yourself as a trusted adviser.
* Minimum criteria: professional qualification ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA, or CIPFA; experience leading audits (as in-charge) of varying sizes across pension schemes.
Skills to set you apart
* Excellent knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102
* Excellent knowledge of the Pension SoRP
* Extensive experience using audit software and Microsoft packages
* Genuine interest in clients with ability to discuss business challenges confidently
* Interest in maintaining and developing technical knowledge to facilitate valuable client discussions
Knowing we’re right for you
Grant Thornton’s culture is built on an inclusive environment where people can flourish. We value the unique qualities you bring and support you to perform at your best. Our values shape daily behaviours and decisions as we strive to do the right thing and drive positive impact.
About and benefits
In addition to a competitive salary and reward package, you’ll also receive:
* Tailored development programmes and access to coaching
* Flexible bank holidays to celebrate important days
* Benefits including pension, life assurance, private medical, additional holiday purchasing, and health benefits
* Shopping discounts, gym memberships, and financial advice
For more details, read our benefits section.
How we work
We operate a trust-based way of working with flexible options for where, how, and when you work to deliver the best results while maintaining work-life balance. We welcome flexible working where possible and believe in doing what’s right for the firm, our clients, and our people.
We’re looking for people who can help drive the business forward, contribute new ideas, and aspire to go beyond expectations. It’s how it should be.
Job details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
* Industries: Accounting
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