Grant Assurance Assistant Manager

Company: Grant Thornton UK
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Location: Leeds
Job Description:

Job Description

Location – Open/National (London/Birmingham/Manchester/Liverpool/Leeds/Bristol)

Position – Permanent

We are seeking managers with experience of local government to join our Grants and Other Assurance national team.

Responsibilities

  • Hands on experience in the different aspects of Grants Assurance, with a variety of clients, from Local Authorities to multinational companies and Government bodies
  • You’ll get experience working on all kinds of assurance assignments that range from a few days to up to five weeks with work including examining financial records or carrying out audit procedures.
  • Responsibility and the opportunity to take ownership for interesting and challenging client work.
  • You’ll develop a strong internal and external network to learn from.
  • Working closely with colleagues to provide robust challenge and market leading insights to help clients meet their regulatory needs and business objectives.

Minimum Criteria

  • Experience working with local government or interest in local government and keen to develop skills and knowledge.
  • Experience delivering complex Housing Benefit assignments in the last 5 years.
  • Ability to work independently, summarise information from a wide range of sources to draw conclusions, and manage client relationships including senior officers.

Beyond the Job

Beyond the day job, the role offers opportunities for secondments, fundraising for local charities, and investing in entrepreneurs. It aligns with the firm’s values – purposefully driven, actively curious, candid but kind – and encourages contribution, fresh ideas, and going beyond expectations.

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Posted: June 12th, 2026