Global Compliance and Report Solution - Assistant Manager

Key Responsibilities
•    Lead the delivery of small to medium international compliance and financial reporting engagements with limited supervision, within agreed timelines, budgets and statutory filing deadlines.
•    Support managers and other senior leaders in delivering complex engagements, taking ownership of assigned workstreams and coordinating effectively with clients and engagement teams.
•    Review financial statements prepared under IFRS, FRS 102, US GAAP and other relevant accounting frameworks and, where required, prepare more complex financial statements.
•    Build strong client relationships and work collaboratively with finance stakeholders and Grant Thornton colleagues across EMEA, APAC and the Americas.
•    Lead, guide and develop seniors and staff assigned to engagements by setting clear expectations, providing day-to-day support and reviewing their work to ensure high-quality delivery.
•    Contribute to proposals, client presentations, training and other business development initiatives.
•    Maintain current technical knowledge by monitoring relevant accounting, reporting and regulatory developments.
•    Comply with internal risk management and quality standards.
•    Take a proactive approach to client challenges and identify process improvements that enhance team efficiency and client service.

Skills & Experience
•    A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent).
•    Relevant post-qualification experience in audit, accounting advisory or financial reporting, including experience taking ownership of assignments and guiding junior colleagues.
•    Experience gained within a Top 10 accountancy firm or comparable professional practice environment is preferred.
•    Strong hands-on experience preparing and reviewing financial statements, from straightforward accounts to more complex sets of financial statements.
•    Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, FRS 102 and/or US GAAP.
•    Experience working with multinational organisations would be advantageous but is not essential; this may have been gained in industry or professional practice.
•    Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective client and team relationships.
•    The ability to manage competing priorities, work to tight timelines and meet statutory filing deadlines.
•    Strong commercial awareness and an interest in understanding clients’ businesses.
•    Working knowledge of ONESOURCE, WORKIVA or similar accounts preparation software would be beneficial.
•    A self-motivated, collaborative approach, strong attention to detail and a growth mindset.
•    A genuine commitment to delivering an excellent client experience.
•    An interest in how AI can transform the future of accounting.