market manager Birmingham, England
Grant Thornton UK LLP
Full Time
Birmingham, England
39793 - 22172 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
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 58,000 people in over 135 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:
NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF.
Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals.
Our Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) Finance Placements team were established to help our clients overcome significant challenges, where there could be a potential knowledge/skillset gap or lack of resource. They work directly with Finance teams to help them deliver business critical projects. These can range from more simple issues e.g. year end accounting to working with firms going through more complex issues e.g. IPOs and M&A. The FAAS team sits within our Advisory (Deals & Business Consulting) division and work closely with a range of clients across different industry sectors. If you are looking to work on an exciting range of projects, then this could be the team for you.
We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we’ll support you to balance your work and life.
For internal employees who are interested in exploring this role we are happy to consider the option of a 12+ month secondment.
Location:
We are looking for this candidate to work with our teams across the UK however you would ideally be based in our Birmingham office working on a hybrid model.
A look into the role:
If you enjoy working on a wide-reaching range of projects that will help businesses and communities flourish, you’ll fit right in.
Specifically, you will become responsible for the delivery of several projects which are already underway. You will be expected to undertake the delivery and relationship management for these clients and projects. This includes:
- Weekly or fortnightly client check-ins with the client to check our secondees are performing
- Weekly or fortnightly secondee check-ins to check on their wellbeing and help with any issues
- Finding additional resource for the client should they require it
- Completing all internal and external documentation regarding onboarding new secondees on to the project – including IR35 determinations, contractor contracts, and contracts with the client
- Build long term relationships with clients by holding periodic calls with them after our initial engagement has ended to find out what’s on their agenda and whether Grant Thornton can assist them
- Build long term relationships with our team members who work through the Agile Talent Community by having regular calls with them to get to know them, their skill set and their work preferences
- Provide weekly delivery updates to the divisional Associate Directors
Knowing you’re right for us
Joining us as a Manager, it would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way.
- Ideally you will be fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/equivalent) and be passionate about supporting, advising and helping businesses achieve their potential.
- Ideally you will have gained your experience in a practice environment e.g. The preparation of financial statements or accounts under IFRS, External Audit etc...
- Financial process and internal systems review and improvement.
- Project management.
- Delivery of statutory accounts preparation and consolidations.
- Preparation of year end 'audit packs' and helping clients to be ready for audit.
- Support in transitioning to new accounting standards and financial reporting changes.
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 the best of their ability 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, we value them. That’s why we give you 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, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.
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 CLEARR values – Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect and Responsibility.
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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