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:
Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals.
The firm is targeting growth from 288 to 500 partners within two years, alongside wider deployment of AI models in engagement delivery, both of which materially increase the risk profile of Tax and Advisory work.
The role provides senior, authoritative Quality and Risk support across Advisory, supporting engagement teams to identify, assess and manage engagement risk, while enabling sustainable growth and protecting the firm’s reputation. The Senior Manager will act as a trusted adviser to client service teams, embedding sound risk judgement at every stage of the engagement lifecycle, and engaging with senior leaders where appropriate.
You will interact with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels of seniority in delivering projects and to help teams within Advisory to manage their legal, technical, regulatory and risk management responsibilities whilst promoting the quality agenda of the firm.
The role will suit a motivated and driven individual who has technical and practical experience within professional or legal services, ideally within a transactions or consulting environment, and is now ready for their next challenge.
We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, as we’ll support you to balance your work and life.
A look into the role
As a Senior Manager within the AQRM team, you will work with senior members of AQRM to:
provide risk management and quality support to nominated Advisory teams, as well as other advisory and tax teams where required
review drafts of engagement contracts and other documents to support teams in negotiating the final contract with the client, liaising with other members of AQRM and the wider Quality & Risk community as appropriate
support, educate and coach client facing teams and individuals to enhance their risk awareness and to enable them to manage risks appropriately
develop and maintain training materials as well as presenting at relevant training sessions
ensure required controls are understood and implemented by client-facing teams
help to identify and manage emerging risks
contribute ideas and support colleagues to ensure that the AQRM and client-facing teams function as effectively as possible, thinking digital first wherever possible
work collaboratively with the Firm’s other central support teams, such as Legal and Ethics, to help our client facing teams overcome challenges and to improve our policies and processes
develop guidance materials and resources including template documentation
support the service line file review and monitoring procedures
Knowing you’re right for us
Joining us as an AQRM Senior Manager, the minimum criteria you’ll need is either:
a professional qualification (eg ACA, ACCA) together with experience of working in an advisory or tax business unit of a professional services firm; or
a legal/risk management background with experience of advising on contracts and developing policies.
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.
project management experience
experience of working in, or advising…