More than you expected
The UK member firms of Grant Thornton are part of a global network of independent audit, tax, and advisory firms, comprising over 76,000 professionals across more than 150 countries. We are a team of independent thinkers who prioritize quality, inclusion, and integrity. Globally, we bring diverse experiences to our clients—delivering a better, personalized, proactive, and agile service. That's Grant Thornton.
Job Description:
New ground won’t break itself
Every day, our teams help individuals, businesses, and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals.
Grant Thornton’s well-established UK Restructuring, Pensions, and Debt Advisory team (RPDA) handles complex advisory assignments and insolvency appointments. RPDA has advised on some of the UK's most high-profile restructuring and insolvency cases, including Greensill, Buckingham Group, BrightHouse, Royale Resorts, and Wonga. The team also provides confidential advice to global financial institutions on restructuring and dispute-related matters, working across sectors such as real estate, construction, healthcare, energy, natural resources, industrials, manufacturing, automotive, consumer finance, and regulated industries. The environment is dynamic, with peak periods during transactions, offering varied experiences. There is also potential for career development and progression, including optional insolvency qualifications like CPI and JIEB.
We support flexible working arrangements, including reduced hours and job sharing, to help balance work and personal life.
A look into the role:
As an Assistant Manager in the team, you will:
* Begin to understand market trends and current developments, including work givers and competitors.
* Provide recommendations during negotiations and sales pitches, including origination activities.
* Contribute to internal and external presentations for the department and the firm.
* Build and nurture your professional network both internally and externally.
* Participate in internal and external events related to training, marketing, and assignments to promote recovery services.
* Apply technical knowledge appropriately to client situations, demonstrating skill and efficiency in problem-solving.
* Make clear, quick recommendations to managers regarding client issues, offering multiple options and narrowing them down effectively.
* Balance the need for detailed information with the client's need for quick decisions and recommendations.
* Manage team members with people management responsibilities, including coaching, addressing performance issues promptly, and providing development opportunities.
Knowing you’re right for us
To join as an Assistant Manager, the minimum criteria include:
* You must be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA).
* Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
Knowing we’re right for you
We value the contributions of all our people and foster an inclusive culture that respects differences. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions both inside and outside of work.
Our culture promotes interaction with leaders who are interested in your growth. We support flexible working arrangements to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Beyond the job, your impact can extend to community involvement, fundraising, and supporting entrepreneurs globally. Our values—purposefully driven, actively curious, candid but kind—guide us in doing the right thing.
We seek individuals eager to contribute, innovate, and exceed expectations—people proud to do what’s right for the firm, clients, colleagues, and themselves. That’s how it should be.
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