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At Grant Thornton we believe we’re best positioned to make a meaningful impact on the economy. Our ideas and insight empower our clients to make big decisions about the future and unlock sustainable growth. We are currently looking for an exceptional Director to join our Quality Audit team to drive our relentless focus on quality and integrity, to help businesses, communities and our people to flourish.
Job Responsibility:
Work closely with audit partners, teams and engagement quality review partners to perform hot reviews of audits
Challenge the execution of audit procedures and documentation of audit work performed, whilst supporting and coaching partners and teams to implement identified improvements in audit quality
Identify issues and matters where firm-wide action may be required, as well as other ad hoc projects related to improving audit quality
Potential to deliver training alongside the audit standards team, provide support for the firm during FRC inspections and lend support to the legal team
Requirements:
Hold a professional accountancy qualification (ACA, CA or ACCA)
Experience in listed audits, audit quality control and/or audit inspection
In depth knowledge of IFRS and/or UK GAAP
Excellent insight and analytical skills
Strong digital and IT capability, including use of MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint, and comfort leveraging AI‑enabled tools and platforms
Highly motivated and passionate about audit quality with a desire to seek new ways to drive improvement
A willingness to work flexibly both as part of a close-knit team and as a self-directed individual
Nice to have:
Excellent practical and technical auditing experience, particularly on more complex audits
Experience of performing audit quality reviews (pre-or post-audit opinion)
Strong interpersonal skills, able to quickly establish credibility, and influence at the most senior levels within the firm
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the confidence and ability to challenge the judgements made by senior partners and engagement team
An ability and desire to work with a client base across a broad range of sectors
Ability to think innovatively and creatively to identify ways to improve audit quality
Teamwork/collaboration - Working closely alongside others with different skillsets and experience to develop the best solutions to complex questions
What we offer:
Core benefits including life cover, income protection and matched pension
Supporting your health with screening, dental and eye care and Doctor@Hand
Financial support through mortgage advice, will writing, investment accounts and more
Lifestyle benefits including buying holiday, bike schemes, discounts and cashback