CASS & Safeguarding Audit Manager

Alternatively, Grant Thornton

At Grant Thornton we do things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance. A true alternative.

With over 5,000 people in the UK, and a presence in 150 global markets, we're on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential. And with that comes the opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like, and what you want from your career.

Job Description:

You already know what a CASS and Safeguarding Audit Manager do, so we want to tell you what it’s like to work at Grant Thornton, and what can we offer you that others don’t.

*We are offering the chance to do a split role between external statutory audit and CASS / Safeguarding if desired*

Why Audit at Grant Thornton
Our UK audit practice is built of over 2300 people working across 24 locations, led by Wendy Russell and supported by 50 audit partners. We’re really proud of the strong position our audit practice is in from a wellbeing, resource and quality perspective, the latter of which is shown through our recent positive AQR results. Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals.

Let’s talk about the role

We are looking for an experienced audit manager with experience of Client Asset (CASS) and Safeguarding audits, to support a growing client base in a market that is developing quickly. Here are some things you can expect from this financial services role.

We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we’ll support you to balance your work and life.

A look into the role
As an Audit Manager within our Client Asset Audit (CASS) and Safeguarding service line, you will:

• Be responsible for a large portfolio of audit clients

• Manage and lead on technical matters for our clients, and project manage client work

• Oversee and develop your team to the highest standard

• Build and maintain strong working relationship with your team and our clients

• Take opportunities for wider department responsibilities through training and being involved in business development and winning new work

• Constantly strive to push yourself, and the business, further, knowing you’re supported through every stage

Knowing you’re right for us

Joining us as an Audit Manager, It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way.

• Experience of managing CASS and Safeguarding audits of firms in different sectors in addition to dealing with technical matters

• Project management experience

• Extensive experience of using audit software and Microsoft packages

Knowing we’re right for you

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.

Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.

Beyond the job

Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.

The 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.