Manager – Audit Belfast
Grant Thornton (GTI) has nearly 3,000 people in 9 offices across Northern Ireland, Ireland, The Isle of Man, Gibraltar, and Bermuda, with a presence in over 145 countries around the world, and a global network of over 68,000 people.
At GT, we work as trusted advisors, bringing local knowledge and national expertise, with a global presence, to help businesses succeed – wherever they are located. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships and empowering our clients to make the right decisions for their organisation now and for the future.
The Grant Thornton Audit and Assurance team has a track record of operating at the highest levels for clients in a broad range of industry sectors and ranging in size from entrepreneurial start-ups to multi-national groups. Our experienced team of professionals have developed an efficient approach that delivers high-quality audits and comprehensive value-added advice, with transparency and collaboration throughout.
By joining our Audit and Assurance team you will work closely with our audit Partners and you will have a real opportunity to provide a valued opinion within the team. Excellent opportunities exist for ambitious and driven candidates to progress within the firm.
Main responsibilities:
* Lead and manage audit engagements from planning to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
* Oversee the preparation of audit plans, risk assessments, and audit programs tailored to each client’s specific needs.
* Supervise and mentor audit staff, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality work and professional growth.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, serving as their main point of contact for audit-related matters.
* Ensure audit engagements comply with professional standards, regulatory requirements, and the firm’s quality control procedures.
* Assist in identifying opportunities for additional services and business development with existing and prospective clients.
Skills and attributes:
* Minimum 5 years' experience required.
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or similar qualification).
* Portfolio management experience.
* Commercially aware.
* Strong technical knowledge.
* Experience in audit engagements.
* Worked with a diverse portfolio of clients.
* Strong interpersonal skills are essential.
* Experience gained in a Big 4 accounting firm advantageous but not essential.
Life at GT
A career in a more inclusive working environment, a more collaborative work culture, more possibilities to grow, and more opportunities to help shape the future for your clients and to control your own career. We respect and value your experience. And we want you to bring your authentic self to work and be at your best.
Reward and benefits:
The remuneration package will be commensurate to attracting the highest calibre of candidate. Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people will flourish and feel secure.
Equity, diversity and inclusion
At Grant Thornton, we provide equitable opportunities for all our colleagues. We are a responsible, sustainable business where equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) is at the forefront of our workplace culture agenda.
Recognition
We want to create a culture of recognition and celebrating success, by saying thank you to people who surpass our expectations and recognising the right values and behaviours.
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