Public Sector Advisory - Advisory, Assistant Manager
Grant Thornton UK LLP
Public Sector Advisory - Advisory, Assistant Manager
Salary Not Specified
Grant Thornton UK LLP, Blythswood New Town, Glasgow City
- Part time
- Temporary
Posted 3 weeks ago, 4 Apr | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 3d481de52da94c469318afd03b80f757
Full Job Description
- Become a core member of key assignments and key workstreams to meet and exceed client expectations.
- Input into the production of key reports to a good standard, managing input from colleagues where applicable.
- Engage with key clients, support the manager acting as a day-to-day point of contact.
- Take an active role in self-development, working with your People Manager to produce and implement a personal development plan for technical and personal skills.
- Support development of specific deliverables.
- Proactively take ownership of issues arising across the team, working with colleagues to find solutions to issues/challenges.
- Monitor resource deployment against budgets, produce periodic reporting for clients, manage recovery of fees, forecast billing for assignments, raise invoices and monitor debtors.
- Identify and support the management of risk in line with the firm's policies and procedures.
- Adhere to the firm's quality management systems and support a culture of rigorous quality management in the team.
Qualified with a recognised accounting body or equivalent experience - Experience managing internal and external stakeholders, and working within changing project timeframes
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and exceed client expectations
- A demonstrable interest in the public sector and in our key industries
- A commercial mind with an ability to understand contractual requirements
- Good understanding of financial statements with an analytical and numerical approach to problem solving
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to produce clear, structured reports.
- Think outside of the box for solutions to assist the client
- Proactive candidate with interest in developing sales skills and client relationships
- Good attention to detail and can foresee issues and discuss solutions
- Good communicator
Grant Thornton UK LLP is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 58,000 people in over 135 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton., Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities do what is right and achieve their goals. - Transport
- Net zero
- Defence
- Healthcare
- Real Estate and Assets
- Financial modelling and analytics
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.
In Public Services Advisory, we have worked on some of the UK's largest and most high-profile public-sector clients, infrastructure projects and public policy programmes. At their core these assignments are focused on creating value across the whole of the UK (and internationally) providing interventions that deliver economic and social benefits for current and future generations.
Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals. Our purpose is to make a difference by working hand in hand with our public and private sector clients on significant public sector projects and issues.. We are a team that has public service at its heart. The team works both virtually and in person from seven Grant Thornton offices - London, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, and Leeds. The team is made up of advisers and consultants in the following sectors and disciplines:
The Advisory team is one of two core teams (alongside our One Consulting team) within Public Services Advisory, and we provide more than generic financial advice. To meet the challenges faced by central and local government and to deliver optimal solutions, we have assembled a dynamic team of financial advisers that have in-depth experience and expertise across our key industries. As specialists in the public sector, with direct experience of the specific industry issues needed to create successful projects, we understand the complex matrix of issues that can help or hinder the delivery of a project. We work hand in hand with our clients to help it get better value for money and manage risk. Grant Thornton believes that an integrated team should combine an ability to think strategically with a deep practical understanding of the industries and communities we work in.
We're happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we'll support you to balance your work and life., 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 CLEARR values - Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect and Responsibility.
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.
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.
Whether that's working reduced contracted hours, working your hours over a shorter period or utilising our 'how we work' framework. Everyone has an immediate right to request a flexible arrangement through our flexible working policy.