Public Sector Financial Reporting ManagerLocations: London, Manchester, Leeds, Bristol, Birmingham
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted 3 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: R1032927
More than you expectedGrant 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 Financial Reporting Manager - Nationwide Our successful Public Sector Financial Reporting team provides training, guidance, technical assistance and quality assurance to support the UK's largest public sector external audit practice to deliver high quality audits which provide assurance to the public and wider stakeholders and add value to the public sector organisations we work with.
This innovative role gives the successful candidate the opportunity to utilise their financial reporting and accounting knowledge to directly support audit teams deliver quality audits and also directly support public sector organisations with the challenges that they face.
A look into the roleCritically review draft public sector financial statements to support audit teams and manage riskDraft responses, and act as consultee, on complex or unique financial reporting queriesLead on the drafting of internal guidance and training materialsPresent, or support presenters, at both internal and external eventsContribute to the firm's responses to technical consultationsKeep up to date with current professional debatesBuild and maintain strong working relationships with our audit teamsWork closely with your colleagues in our Financial Reporting and Audit Quality teamsKnowing you're right for usJoining us as a manager, the minimum criteria you will need is:
Professional Accounting qualification (CIPFA, ACA, ICAS, CA or ACCA)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 functionExcellent grasp of IFRS accounting standards and their implementation in the public sector to respond to client accounting queries.Excellent knowledge of financial reporting in the public sector.Project management experienceBusiness development experience would be beneficialBeyond the jobThe 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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