via Indeed · 28 September 2026 ·today

Commercial Audit Senior Manager

Grant Thornton UK LLP
Bristol Full-time
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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:
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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.

Job Description

  • Holds overall ownership for a portfolio of complex or higher risk audit engagements, reporting directly to the Engagement Leader or Partner

  • Sets the audit strategy for engagements, exercising significant professional judgement on the most technically complex or contentious areas

  • Acts as the senior escalation point for the audit team on technical, client and risk matters, consulting with Partners and National Assurance Services where needed

  • Has overall accountability for portfolio profitability, WIP and billing, and manages resourcing decisions across multiple engagements

  • Leads on recruitment, coaching and development of Managers and Assistant Managers, and plays an active role in performance management and appraisals

  • Owns senior client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and identifying opportunities to expand services across the client relationship

  • Plays a visible role in business development, including leading on proposals, pitches and networking to help grow the practice

  • Reviews and signs off on the quality of audit files across the portfolio ahead of Partner review

  • Keeps clients informed of new standards and regulatory change, and advises on the implications for their business

  • Champions the firm's risk management and quality standards across the team, and is a point of escalation for whistleblowing or integrity concerns

  • Maintains and grows a network across the firm to identify opportunities and prevent duplication of effort
Acts with integrity and in line with our organisational values
  • What we are looking for
ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent), with substantial post qualification experience in audit, including proven experience managing a portfolio and developing junior team members. Track record of contributing to business development is desirable.

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