Sustainability Reporting Advisory - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Grant Thornton UK LLP

Grant Thornton UK LLP

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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More than you expected

Grant Thornton UK LLP 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.

Job Description:

A look into the role

As a Sustainability Reporting Advisory - Associate Director you will:

Engages with their client's business, connecting their sustainability and financial reporting requirements with their commercial decisions, and is the key contact for day-to-day queries
Supervises the delivery of multiple projects in relation to timescales, budgets, and risk management procedures, and provides support and coaching to the team
Manages, motivates, and coaches team members and provides feedback through regular communication and timely appraisal whilst being familiar with relevant training and development options
Manages deadlines and the commercial implications of actions relating to productivity, gross margin, fee income and client service
Responsibility for the resourcing of team projects and productivity levels
Manages the overall risk of engagements and consults as necessary

Knowing you're right for us

Joining us as a Sustainability Reporting Advisor Associate Director, the minimum criteria you'll need is a professional qualification (ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA or CIPFA) with post qualification experience, and to be confident managing a large portfolio of clients.

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.

Experience in managing a medium to large portfolio of clients or projects
Experience in a sustainability reporting or accounting advisory function
Technical sustainability reporting experience and/or accounting experience and knowledge of TCFD, IFRS Sustainability Standards, IFRS, UK GAAP and Companies Act. GRI, SASB, CSRD or EU Taxonomy experience is favourable.
Experience in leading teams, project management and developing client relationships
Experience in coaching and mentoring colleagues
Experience in business development and growing the business

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.

Beyond the job

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 CLEARR values - Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect and Responsibility.

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.