Senior – Financial Services Audit

Senior – Financial Services Audit

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Department Overview

Our Financial Services Audit practice is growing rapidly. We work with clients across Banking, Asset Management, Funds, and Insurance, both in Ireland and internationally.

We are looking for passionate, self-motivated, and driven individuals to join our team. You will work with high-profile clients, contribute to diverse and interesting engagements, and gain exposure to both established firms and innovative newcomers.

Responsibilities

As a Senior, you will:

• Lead audit fieldwork and deliver high-quality audit services for clients across Banking, Asset Management, Funds, and Insurance
• Design and implement audit strategies tailored to each client
• Take ownership of assignments, from planning to completion, ensuring completion within budget and timeframe
• Report directly to the management team regarding the progress of engagements
• Mentor and manage trainees and junior staff during engagements
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through excellent communication and service
• Prepare and review financial statements in compliance with IFRS, FRS 102, or other relevant frameworks
• Keep up to date with technical developments and share knowledge with your team
• Identify opportunities to enhance audit efficiency and add value to clients
• Collaborate across teams and service lines where required

What We Are Looking For

• ACA/ACCA (or equivalent) qualified or finalist
• Minimum 2 years' experience in audit (preferably in financial services)
• Solid understanding of the FS regulatory environment and relevant accounting frameworks
• Experience in leading audits or significant audit areas
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Proactive and committed to high-quality client service
• Effective communicator, able to work well in a team and support junior colleagues
• Previous experience in a Big 4 or Top 10 firm is advantageous but not essential

What You'll Get in Return

• A collaborative and innovative work environment
• A structured learning and development pathway
• Competitive remuneration and benefits
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Access to top-tier clients and global opportunities
• An inclusive culture that values your input and encourages authenticity

Life at GT

Reward and benefits: Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive.

Inclusion and diversity: Included and valued for your difference is how everyone should feel at work. Not just because it is right, but because we are all at our best when we are able to be ourselves. So, when you join Grant Thornton, we will work hard to ensure that is how you feel. We want you for who you are. We are excited to see the personality and perspectives you will bring to our team because we know we will all benefit from them.

Diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision-making, improves the quality of our delivery, and helps us to meet the needs of our clients. Our firm is built on people and their ideas, so we want to hear all the new perspectives and fresh thinking you have to offer.

Recognition: We want to create a culture of recognition and celebrating success, by saying thank you to people who surpass our expectations and recognising the right values and behaviours. Our Shout Out recognition scheme is our way of highlighting and promoting achievements. Whether you simply want to say thank you, celebrate a special occasion or give an award for doing something exceptional, you can do all of this and more through the scheme.