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.