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.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• recognised accounting qualification;
• an audit background an advantage;
• experience in a top 20 practice or a MNC international reporting environment;
• minimum of 5 years PQE practical experience of auditing or preparing financial statements;
• strong people and project management skills;
• language fluency in one or more of the following European languages is desirable: German, French or Spanish; other European languages a benefit but not essential; and
• strong knowledge of IFRS, UK & Irish GAAP and being familiar with other GAAPs such as German, French and/or Spanish is a benefit but not essential.

• proficient accountant, with a strong understanding of GAAP;
• experience of working with MNC’s, in an industry or practice setting;
• previous international experience working on accounting, financial reporting and/or supporting auditing of companies across a number of jurisdictions in EMEA, APAC and Americas;
• strong experience in the preparation of financial statements in IFRS, UK & Irish GAAP and desirable in other international jurisdictions though not a requirement;
• assist in maintaining and developing key client relationships;
• assist in proposal and business development work, preparing budgets, liaising with international offices and partner/director as well as other relevant stakeholders;
• play a key role in the wider Grant Thornton international community, getting involved in internal committees and contributing to project work;
• design and implementation of project plans, with effective delegation of tasks to more junior members in the team and appropriate levels of coaching;
• ensure completion of assignments within appropriate budget and timeframe;
• self-motivated and ability to work within a team;
• manage a team effectively while on assignment;
• responsible for development and mentoring staff;
• working knowledge of ONESOURCE and/or Caseware for accounts preparation is desirable;
• experience of using an electronic auditing package an advantage;
• strong communicator, highly articulate with good report writing and excel skills;
• commercial / business awareness;
• a passion for client service;
• a genuine interest in IFRS and financial reporting in general; and
• ability to learn quickly and keep abreast of developments (particularly IFRS).