Overview
More than you expected
The UK member firms of Grant Thornton are part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 76,000 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, personal, proactive and agile. That's Grant Thornton.
Job Description:
Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals. Grant Thornton’s well established Restructuring Team supports companies and their stakeholders to successfully navigate periods of stress and distress by providing restructuring services that deliver thoughtful, innovative and pragmatic solutions. As part of an international network, we work alongside colleagues across the globe and have access to expertise across our full-service practice, including colleagues with deep sector experience. This breadth and depth means we have the reach and flexibility to support lenders, investors and management teams with their challenging situations, whether arising from financial and/or operational issues. Our expertise across creditor and company advisory includes turnaround services, restructuring solutions, options assessment and contingency planning, and independent business reviews, alongside delivering formal insolvency appointments and acting as expert witness. Our clients range from international, listed groups to mid-market OMBs and their stakeholders, across sectors including real estate, construction, healthcare, energy and natural resources, industrials, manufacturing and automotive and consumer finance. In recent years, our team has worked on some of the largest and high-profile assignments, including Ambatovy, McDermott, River Island, Buckingham Group and Royale Resorts, as well as a large number of challenging but rewarding confidential engagements across the UK and beyond.
Role location and team
You will work as part of our growing and diverse team which is passionate about understanding the issues that are important to our clients. Being part of a national team based in London presents an opportunity to work across the UK as well as further afield and you’ll be supported to develop your career. The constantly evolving restructuring landscape calls for a proactive approach, so you will need to push ideas harder and ask the difficult questions to give clients the assurance they need to support them through challenging periods of their lifecycle. We’re happy to discuss flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, and we’ll support you to balance your work and life.
A look into the role
Responsibilities
* Begin to understand and demonstrate the market and current developments (both work givers and competitors).
* Provide recommendations to ongoing negotiations and sales pitches including origination activities.
* Contribute to internal and external presentations for both the department and the firm.
* Build and nurture your own network both internally and externally to the firm.
* Take part in internal and external events, on training, marketing and assignment related subjects to promote recovery services.
* Apply technical knowledge appropriately in the context of individual clients and demonstrate skill and speed in resolving client problems.
* Make quick, clear and unequivocal recommendations to managers about client issues and generate a range of options and choices, narrowing them down appropriately.
* Begin to understand and demonstrate the balance between the need for information and data and the client's perspective for quick decisions and recommendations.
* Manage junior staff working on assignments, including coaching, identifying and addressing performance issues in a timely manner, and ensuring regular feedback and opportunities for development.
Minimum criteria
* You must be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA).
* Good level of proficiency in using MS Excel and PowerPoint.
Knowing we’re right for you
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 their best 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 are valued, and you’ll have 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, so we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance. The impact you can make here goes 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 a drive to do the right thing that runs through 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 proudly do what’s right for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be.
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