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:
Ethics & Independence Team Manager
All UK locations | Will consider part time and job share |
Grant Thornton UK is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 58,000 people in over 135 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton.
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.
The Ethics & Independence team protects the firm and drives quality by making sure we comply with our independence requirements, supporting and enabling our client facing teams at every stage of the client journey as well as supporting our people in relation to their personal independence.
As part of our firm's Quality and Risk function we are aligned to the needs and demands of the service lines, supporting teams in maintaining independence when we undertake audit and other public interest assurance engagements (PIAEs) - as required by the FRC Ethical Standard and the relevant sections of the ICAEW and IESBA Codes of Ethics and in line with Grant Thornton International independence policies where relevant.
We are a team of around 100 people, based in locations across the UK, Trinidad and India, led by the Ethics Partner and covering all areas of Ethics and Independence.
We support individuals in complying with their regulatory obligations regarding personal independence, including personal connections, fit and proper considerations and financial interests.
We conduct UK and International relationship checks for assignment teams as part of the client take-on and continuance processes to ensure that our work does not create any conflicts that could affect our independence or objectivity.
Our team also ensures compliance with regulatory, governance and monitoring obligations, reviewing ethics breaches, and performing compliance monitoring. We also provide digital support and solutions to enhance our practices and processes related to Ethics and Independence.
You will be a member of the Ethics & Independence team working alongside others in the Supporting the Practice (Ethics) – Corporate Independence workstream.
Through your role you will gain experience of a broad range of areas covering all our corporate independence workstreams. You will report to Senior Managers and Directors in the team and play a key role in maintaining the firm's independence.
Your areas of focus will include (but are not limited to)
An element of the role may also include monitoring responsibilities; this is where we retrospectively review tasks completed by client-facing teams to confirm compliance and identify areas for improvement. The role might also include working on ad-hoc projects from time to time. This is a varied role with many opportunities for individuals to specialise and focus on areas of interest and expertiseand build relationships as part of their continued development.
The role can be flexed if required so that it supports your professional development and we are very happy to talk flexible working to support you and balance your work and life. We are a friendly and approachable team, and we enjoy supporting each other to grow and develop.
As a Corporate Independence Manager within the Ethics & Independence team, you will:
Collaborate confidently to build relationships with others within the GT practice, in the Ethics & Independence team and in the firm's wider Quality & Risk function, to help build a positive brand across the practice
Knowing you're right for us
Joining us for this role, the minimum criteria you'll need:
It would be great if you had some of the following skills and experience, but don't worry if you don't tick every box, we'll help you develop along the way:
Knowing we're right for you
Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.
Our open and accessible culture means you'll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That's why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.
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, and we'll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.
The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you'll be giving back to society. It's that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm's values – purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind.
We're looking for people 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.
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