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Locations: London, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Liverpool Time Type: Full time Posted on: Posted 30+ Days Ago Job Requisition ID: R1032158 More than you expected
Grant Thornton UK LLP is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 73,000 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. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton. Job Description:
PUBLIC SECTOR ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL REPORTING MANAGER Background Finance functions in the public sector continue to face increasing demands as they try to balance the financial stability of the organisation whilst having to deal with increased complexity, regulatory and accounting changes. These demands and complexities place increasing pressure on the capability and capacity of a number of finance teams. Recognising the challenges faced by many of these finance teams, Grant Thornton is building and growing its team providing Accounting, Financial Reporting and Finance Function Support to Public Sector organisations. This is a really exciting time to join a growing team passionate about supporting public sector organisations deal with a variety of interesting, and complex financial, financial reporting and accounting challenges. We are looking for a Manager to join the team in its evolution. This will provide the individual with a unique opportunity to be involved in the development and growth of the service, in addition to directly supporting Public Sector organisations through their current challenges. Life is about more than work
The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, whether that’s reduced or condensed hours, job shares, we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance. Everyone in the firm is encouraged to work in a hybrid way, want to go for a run at 3pm, or collect children from school? That’s fine with us if it fits with your client work. Our framework for how we work underpins our approach, giving us all the confidence to make decisions that work for us, and our teams. A look into the role
As a manager within our public sector accounting, financial reporting and finance function support team, you will: Be responsible for a number of non-audit clients; Use problem solving skills to work with clients to solve a number of complex technical matters. This could include, for example: specific accounting issues, implementation of new standards, financial reporting review and creation and financial management/ governance. Take opportunities for wider team responsibilities through training and pitching new projects Be involved in business development to develop new relationships and support business growth. Also feeding into ideas creation of new service offerings and ideas. Oversee and develop your team to the highest standard Build and maintain a strong working relationship with your team and our clients Constantly strive to push yourself, and the business, further, knowing you are supported at every stage. Knowing you’re right for us
Joining us as a manager, the minimum criteria you will need is: Professional Accounting qualification (ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA or CIPFA) Post qualification experience either in the delivery of External Audit to Local Authorities and Health bodies or from within a Local Government or Health finance function Excellent grasp of IFRS accounting standards and their implementation in the public sector to be able to respond client accounting queries. Excellent knowledge of financial reporting in the public sector. Project management experience Business development experience would be beneficial Beyond the job
The impact you can make here will go far 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 that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in 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 be able 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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Locations: London, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Liverpool Time Type: Full time Posted on: Posted 30+ Days Ago Job Requisition ID: R1032158 More than you expected
Grant Thornton UK LLP is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 73,000 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. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton. Job Description:
PUBLIC SECTOR ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL REPORTING MANAGER Background Finance functions in the public sector continue to face increasing demands as they try to balance the financial stability of the organisation whilst having to deal with increased complexity, regulatory and accounting changes. These demands and complexities place increasing pressure on the capability and capacity of a number of finance teams. Recognising the challenges faced by many of these finance teams, Grant Thornton is building and growing its team providing Accounting, Financial Reporting and Finance Function Support to Public Sector organisations. This is a really exciting time to join a growing team passionate about supporting public sector organisations deal with a variety of interesting, and complex financial, financial reporting and accounting challenges. We are looking for a Manager to join the team in its evolution. This will provide the individual with a unique opportunity to be involved in the development and growth of the service, in addition to directly supporting Public Sector organisations through their current challenges. Life is about more than work
The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, whether that’s reduced or condensed hours, job shares, we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance. Everyone in the firm is encouraged to work in a hybrid way, want to go for a run at 3pm, or collect children from school? That’s fine with us if it fits with your client work. Our framework for how we work underpins our approach, giving us all the confidence to make decisions that work for us, and our teams. A look into the role
As a manager within our public sector accounting, financial reporting and finance function support team, you will: Be responsible for a number of non-audit clients; Use problem solving skills to work with clients to solve a number of complex technical matters. This could include, for example: specific accounting issues, implementation of new standards, financial reporting review and creation and financial management/ governance. Take opportunities for wider team responsibilities through training and pitching new projects Be involved in business development to develop new relationships and support business growth. Also feeding into ideas creation of new service offerings and ideas. Oversee and develop your team to the highest standard Build and maintain a strong working relationship with your team and our clients Constantly strive to push yourself, and the business, further, knowing you are supported at every stage. Knowing you’re right for us
Joining us as a manager, the minimum criteria you will need is: Professional Accounting qualification (ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA or CIPFA) Post qualification experience either in the delivery of External Audit to Local Authorities and Health bodies or from within a Local Government or Health finance function Excellent grasp of IFRS accounting standards and their implementation in the public sector to be able to respond client accounting queries. Excellent knowledge of financial reporting in the public sector. Project management experience Business development experience would be beneficial Beyond the job
The impact you can make here will go far 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 that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in 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 be able 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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