Financial Reporting and Accounting Senior Manager

Overview

Financial Reporting and Accounting Senior Manager – London, UK. This role is part of Grant Thornton’s Public Sector Financial Reporting and Accounting Support (FRAS) team within Public Sector Assurance, focusing on accounting, financial reporting and finance function support for public sector organisations.Responsibilities

Be responsible for a number of non-audit engagements and review of project outputs, with a focus on quality and reputation.Use problem solving skills to work with clients and the team to solve complex technical matters, including specific accounting issues, implementation of new standards, financial reporting review and creation, and financial management/governance.Take wider responsibilities within the team, including additional training to broaden service offerings.Play a key role in business development and supporting growth of the business (opportunity creation, proposal preparation, contract drafting and generation of new service ideas).Oversee the team and support their development to a high standard.Manage project budgets and finances.Build and maintain strong working relationships with the team, other service lines and clients.Continually strive to develop personally and the business, with support at every stage.Qualifications and Experience

Professional Accounting qualification (ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA or CIPFA).Post-qualification experience in providing professional services (External Audit/Consulting) to Local Authorities and Health bodies, or experience within Local Government or Health finance functions.Excellent grasp of IFRS accounting standards and their implementation in the public sector for client accounting and financial reporting queries.Strong knowledge of financial reporting in the public sector.Project management and experience leading teams.Experience in leading and developing client relationships.Experience coaching junior colleagues.Business development experience would be beneficial.Working Context and Benefits

Our Public Sector FRAS team supports non-audit clients across accounting, financial reporting and finance function challenges for Finance Directors and finance teams in the public sector. The firm emphasizes flexible/hybrid working options and a culture that values inclusion, balance and development opportunities.Seniority level

Mid-Senior levelEmployment type

Full-timeJob function

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