Public Sector Financial Reporting Manager - Nationwide
Our successful Public Sector Financial Reporting team provides training, guidance, technical assistance, and quality assurance to support the UK’s largest public sector external audit practice in delivering high-quality audits that provide assurance to the public and stakeholders, adding value to public sector organizations.
This role offers the opportunity to utilize your financial reporting and accounting knowledge to support audit teams in delivering quality audits and assist public sector organizations with their challenges.
Why Grant Thornton
Our Financial Reporting team is part of the Public Sector Audit and Assurance practice, comprising over 470 professionals working across various locations. We are committed to wellbeing, resource, and quality, as reflected in our recent positive AQR results. Our teams help businesses and communities achieve their goals through expertise, tailored approaches, and insightful leadership.
We work with major NHS Trusts, Local Authorities, and other public bodies, expanding our assurance work beyond audit through thought leadership and insights. Our size and culture provide opportunities for career development, responsibility, and variety in client work, including NHS and Local Government sectors. We support your growth through development programs and opportunities.
Work-Life Balance
We value work-life balance and offer flexible working options, including reduced hours, job sharing, and hybrid work arrangements, to fit your personal needs and client commitments.
Our Culture
We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity, encourages authenticity, and promotes respect. Our open environment allows interaction with leaders who are invested in your development, enabling you to bring your whole self to work and pursue passions outside of work.
Role Responsibilities
1. Critically review draft public sector financial statements to support audit teams and manage risk.
2. Draft responses and act as a technical consultee on complex or unique financial reporting queries.
3. Lead the drafting of internal guidance and training materials.
4. Present or support presentations at internal and external events.
5. Contribute to the firm’s responses to technical consultations.
6. Stay updated on current professional debates.
7. Build and maintain strong relationships with audit teams.
8. Collaborate closely with Financial Reporting and Audit Quality teams.
Candidate Requirements
1. Professional Accounting qualification (CIPFA, ACA, ICAS, CA, or ACCA).
2. Post-qualification experience in external audit for Local Authorities and Health bodies or within a Local Government or Health finance function.
3. Strong understanding of IFRS standards and their application in the public sector.
4. Extensive knowledge of public sector financial reporting.
5. Project management experience.
6. Business development experience (beneficial but not essential).
Beyond the Role
We encourage contributions beyond your daily tasks, including secondments, charity fundraising, and supporting entrepreneurs globally. Our values—purposeful drive, curiosity, candor, and kindness—guide us in doing what’s right for all.
We seek individuals eager to contribute, innovate, and exceed expectations, proud to do what’s right for the firm, clients, colleagues, and themselves.
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