Associate Director - 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.
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. Our experienced team of professionals has 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 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.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our expanding audit team. This position represents an excellent opportunity for career growth and will suit an ambitious, motivated person who is willing and interested in getting involved in all aspects of the position.
Main responsibilities:
* Project management - take responsibility for managing a large and varied portfolio of clients
* Promotion and oversight of quality audit work on your client engagements
* Management of client relationships
* Supervising and training junior members of the team to ensure that Grant Thornton's standards are maintained throughout the entire audit process
* Preparation and presentation of business tenders in order to develop and grow your client portfolio
* Working capital management - manage work in progress and billings
* Client fee negotiation
* Taking full responsibility for managing and reviewing the work of the audit team
Skills and attributes:
* ACA/ACCA qualified
* Minimum 7+ years' experience
* Strong technical skills (Irish GAAP and auditing standards; IFRS experience an advantage but not essential)
* Electronic auditing experience; ability to motivate and manage staff under tight deadlines
* Ability to make professional judgements based on findings
* Portfolio management experience
* Strong attention to detail and analytical assessment
* Experience working as part of a team supporting others
* Commercial awareness
* Experience gained in a Big 4 accounting firm would be advantageous
Rewards and benefits:
The remuneration package will be commensurate with attracting the highest calibre of candidates. Our remuneration, reward, and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people will flourish and feel secure.
Inclusion and diversity:
Included and valued for your difference is how everyone should feel at work. 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.
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