Job title: Audit Associate

Job description:
  Here. You can challenge and be challenged.   At Grant Thornton we're driven by a purpose of shaping a vibrant economy, based on trust and integrity in markets, dynamic businesses, and communities where businesses and people thrive. By living our purpose and focusing on quality, we strive to be the go-to-firm for growth. We’ve created our own unique culture – one that offers the opportunities of a major organisation in a personal, close-knit environment and that's built around a Challenger Leadership style and a Shared Enterprise model.   Be inspired. Be challenged. Be yourself. Here. You can.   Job description:   We provide a wide range of audit and assurance services to private, public and international companies across various sectors. We audit over 8,500 firms annually, ranging from FTSE and AIM companies to Small Medium Sized Enterprise (SME) companies. Our people are committed to delivering best-in-class assurance services in locations where you are. We respond to the challenges of our clients with high quality, value for money technical solutions every time. ·        you'll complete audit tests in assigned sections of fieldwork ·        you'll check, read and add up sets of accounts accurately and completely ·        you'll discusses relevant audit issues with personnel at clients' premises ·        you'll creates a positive impression with the client, dealing with any communications in a professional manner   Who we're looking for:   You'll have a genuine interest in our clients. We want to provide a distinctive service and unlock potential for growth in dynamic organisations.   You'll know that what you do matters. As an organisation we want to be known for how we do business, not simply what we do. So, we need people who know that every act matters from the simple things to the insights we bring to clients.   You'll seize opportunities. We want to adapt quickly and wisely to changing conditions to optimise growth for both our clients and ourselves.   You'll apply critical reasoning to bring clarity and insight. We do it by asking great questions, listening and drawing on our collective knowledge and experience to really help others grow.   Education, experience and qualifications:   ·        you'll be studying towards the ACCA or ACA/CA professional qualification ·        you’ll have a working knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP and US GAAP ·        you’ll have experience of Audit process, including risk identification ·        you'll be comfortable using Audit Software and Microsoft packages   Opening Date for Applications: Wednesday 31st August 2016 Closing Date for Applications: Thursday 29th September 2016 Salary: Competitive  

Employer Name: Grant Thornton UK LLP

Country: United Kingdom

Region: Cambridgeshire CC

Contract duration: Permanent

Contract type: Full time

Source of job offer:
Department for Work and Pensions, Public Employment Services, United Kingdom

How to apply: Other - see free text

Salary currency: GBP

Salary period: Annually