Job Description
Job Description :This role will be an 18 Month Fixed Term Contract position.NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF. Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals. We believe we’re best positioned to make a meaningful impact on the economy. Every day, we provide a diverse range of organisations with the kind of business and financial advice it takes to do this. Our ideas and insights empower our clients to make big decisions about the future and unlock sustainable growth. With a relentless focus on quality and integrity, we help businesses, communities and our people to flourish.We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we’ll support you to balance your work and life. A look into the role As an Assistant Manager within our Corporate Finance team you will: Have a major impact on our clients and our firm. We pride ourselves on the high-level standards and quality we expect from our people.Work on the full client project Lifecyle, from pitch to completion you will be a key member of this team.Be a part of a dynamic Corporate Finance team, and work with a variety of clients across a range of industries.Act as a trusted business advisor to our clients. We need you to always strive to build and maintain good working relationships with all colleagues and clientsTake on wider department responsibilities, such as pitching for new work, recruitment, or people management.Have opportunities to develop yourself and others, driving your own development with the support of your people manager.Knowing you’re right for us Joining us as an Assistant Manager, the minimum criteria you’ll need is to have:Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, ICAS, CA (or CIPFA or CFA qualified) with post qualified experienceExperience gained within a professional services environment, relevant Advisory firm, or within industry. Direct Corporate Finance experience is not a prerequisite.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. Effective problem solverProject management skills / ability to manage and co-ordinate multiple stakeholdersNumerate / moderate to highly-MS excel literateEffective communicator: able to foster strong client relationships and clearly articulate key concepts, issues etcKnowing we’re right for youThe culture at Grant Thornton is what sets us apart, we’re known for our inclusive culture and creating environments where all our people can flourish. The things that set you apart, we value them, and this helps us all to perform at our best.Our values are the unwavering principles that shape our daily behaviours and decisions, alongside our drive to do the right thing. We’re looking for people who align with our values and are purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind. You can learn more about our values in practice here.It’s not just about our culture and values, in addition to a competitive salary and reward package, us you’ll also get:Tailored development programmes and access to coachingFlexible bank holidays – allowing you to celebrate the days that are important to youBenefits including pension, life assurance and private medical, additional holiday purchasing and health benefitsAny benefits giving you access to shopping discounts, gym memberships, financial adviceAnd more. Visit our benefits section to read more.How we workWe have a trust-based way of working, driven by responsible people who have the best interests of our firm and our clients at heart. Our how we work framework gives flexibility in where, how, and when we work to deliver the best results for our clients, whilst helping you keep a balance between work and life. 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. That is how it should be.We’re looking for people who can help drive the business forward, 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.