We are Grant Thornton. We go beyond business as usual, so you can too.
Grant Thornton Ireland (GT) has over 2,500 people in 10 offices across Ireland, The Isle of Man, Gibraltar, and Bermuda, with a presence in over 130 countries around the world, and a global network of over 62,000 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 choice for their organisation now and for the future.
A Career at GT
Looking for a more fulfilling role in professional services? One where fresh thinking, collaboration and diversity are valued? At Grant Thornton we do things differently.
What does this mean for you?
A career in a more inclusive working environment, a more collaborative work culture, a more supported, flexible working role, more possibilities to grow and more opportunities to help shape the future for your clients. We respect and value your experience. And we want you to bring your authentic self to work and be at your best.
Grow with us
At Grant Thornton, we care about our people and work hard to make you feel valued. If you are looking to deepen and develop your skills, knowledge, and experience throughout your career, then that is what you will get, and more.
Audit Professional Standards
The Audit Professional Standards team is Grant Thornton Ireland’s centre of technical excellence for audit, assurance and financial reporting. We provide innovative, practical and robust solutions to auditing and financial reporting matters in addition to annual training that supports audit engagement teams with the delivery of high-quality audits for their clients.
Financial Reporting Team
The financial reporting team primarily assists the audit practice with accounting and corporate reporting related consultations and compliance, “hot” reviews of annual reports and accounts prior to signing the audit report. These functions are associated with managing risk and coaching the audit practice with the aim of improving audit quality.
Team members will primarily be responsible for reviews of technical accounting queries, hot reviews and responding to mailbox queries, and assisting more senior team members with activities relating to subject matter specialisms and other departmental activities.
Main responsibilities
* Carrying out technical reviews of the financial statements of medium & large UK-incorporated entities, including listed and public interest entities;
* Responding to technical queries raised by engagement teams on UK-adopted International Accounting Standards, UK GAAP and UK company law and regulation;
* Carrying out technical reviews of non-standard audit reports prepared under International or UK ISAs;
* Project-managing the standardisation of templates across various jurisdictions served by the firm;
* Preparation of guidance, including factsheets and templates, as a resource for teams carrying out UK engagements, including delivery of training on these where required;
* Liaising with other departments, including those within the Risk, Compliance and Professional Standards team, such as Sustainability, Innovation and Legal.
Required skills and experience
* Strong technical financial reporting skills
* ACCA / ACA qualified (or equivalent)
* Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a small team
* Ability to use own initiative
* Able to train and coach peers
* Confidence and ability to engage with senior staff and partners
* Strong communication skills, both oral and written
Life at GT
Reward and benefits:
Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish. 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.
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.
For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.
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