Manager – Audit Belfast Grant Thornton (GTI) has nearly 3,000 people in 9 offices across Northern Ireland, Ireland, The Isle of Man, Gibraltar, and Bermuda, with a presence in over 145 countries around the world, and a global network of over 68,000 people At GT, we work as trusted advisors, bringing local knowledge and national expertise, with a global presence, to help businesses succeed – wherever they are located. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships and empowering our clients to make the right decisions for their organisation now and for the future. Whether that is working with the public sector to build thriving communities, with regulators and financial institutions to build trust, or with a diverse range of businesses to help them achieve their goals, Grant Thornton work hard to support clients to act on the issues that matter. The Grant Thornton Audit and Assurance team has a track record of operating at the highest levels for clients in a broad range of industry sectors and ranging in size from entrepreneurial start-ups to multi-national groups. Our experienced team of professionals have developed an efficient approach that delivers high-quality audits and comprehensive value-added advice, with transparency and collaboration throughout. By joining our Audit and Assurance team you will work closely with our audit Partners and you will have a real opportunity to provide a valued opinion within the team. Excellent opportunities exist for ambitious and driven candidates to progress within the firm. It is the combination of our value driven audit approach, global methodology, focus on customer service and audit quality that truly differentiates the Grant Thornton Audit and Assurance department from our competitors. We are looking for passionate individuals, who are self-motivated, capable of using their own initiative and have the ability to plan, control and complete audit engagements for a diverse portfolio of clients. Main responsibilities: Lead and manage audit engagements from planning to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. Oversee the preparation of audit plans, risk assessments, and audit programs tailored to each client’s specific needs. Supervise and mentor audit staff, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality work and professional growth. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, serving as their main point of contact for audit-related matters. Ensure audit engagements comply with professional standards, regulatory requirements, and the firm’s quality control procedures. Assist in identifying opportunities for additional services and business development with existing and prospective clients. Skills and attributes: Minimum 5 years' experience required Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or similar qualification) Portfolio management experience Commercially aware Strong technical knowledge Experience in audit engagements Worked with a diverse portfolio of clients Working on your own initiative Strong interpersonal skills are essential Experience gained in a Big 4 accounting firm advantageous but not essential Life at GT What does this mean for you? A career in a more inclusive working environment, a more collaborative work culture, more possibilities to grow, and more opportunities to help shape the future for your clients and to control your own career. We respect and value your experience. And we want you to bring your authentic self to work and be at your best. It is how it should be. Reward and benefits: The remuneration package will be commensurate to attracting the highest calibre of candidate. Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people will flourish and feel secure. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive. Equity, diversity and inclusion At Grant Thornton, we provide equitable opportunities for all our colleagues. We are a responsible, sustainable business where equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) is at the forefront of our workplace culture agenda, and today, we continue to build and develop on our existing ED&I structure and strategy to meet our workplace culture needs. People are at the heart of our business and teams built with varied backgrounds, racial differences, cultures, sexual orientations, religious orientations, ages, gender identities, abilities and family types present diverse viewpoints, which need to be heard and valued. We are all at our best when we are able to be ourselves and we view integrity and authenticity as integral values to bring to our day-to-day work-life at the firm. We are excited to see the personality and perspectives you will bring to our team because we know we will all benefit from them. Diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision-making, improves the quality of our delivery, and helps us to meet the needs of our clients. Our firm is built on people and their ideas, so we want to hear all the new perspectives and fresh thinking you have to offer. You form the bedrock of our firm’s best-practice principles and we will champion you as leaders from day one. Recognition We want to create a culture of recognition and celebrating success, by saying thank you to people who surpass our expectations and recognising the right values and behaviours. Our Shout Out recognition scheme is our way of highlighting and promoting achievements. Whether you simply want to say thank you, celebrate a special occasion or give an award for doing something exceptional, you can do all of this and more through the scheme. LI-LM1