Valuations Assistant Manager

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:

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. 

Unlike most of our competitors, we are a combined valuations and modelling team, giving us the ability to leverage technology and analytics more effectively to provide our clients with additional insight from our valuation analysis and model deliverables.

Our valuation specialists often find themselves working as part of restructuring, corporate finance, tax or audit teams, allowing them to bring the associated technical, regulatory and commercial insights to the valuations. Our valuation advice covers all aspects of valuing companies, income generating assets, listed and unlisted securities, derivatives, debt, asset backed securities, intellectual property, and intangible assets.

The UK Valuation team is a key member of Grant Thornton’s global valuation practice. This provides access to a global tam of dedicated valuation professionals in most major geographic markets and jurisdictions.

We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we’ll support you to balance your work and life.  

A look into the role  

As an Assistant Manager within our Valuations team, you will:

• Focus on successful project delivery, understanding the overall project objectives, manage tasks and prioritise commitments and effectively communicate with the wider project team and in client interactions.
• Have a good commercial awareness and understand how trends in markets, industry and valuation techniques will impact your valuation conclusions.
• Provide supportable valuation conclusions informed by a good working knowledge of the main valuation techniques, valuation standards, guidelines and financial reporting standards
• Be inquisitive, research solutions and proactively seek support from other team members to meet all deadlines.
• Be a part of team development by providing timely feedback during projects and by assisting with on the job training with more junior members of the project and overall team
• Seek out opportunities to develop your own network and contribute to the preparation of marketing materials

Knowing you’re right for us  

Joining us as an Assistant Manager, the minimum criteria you’ll need is to have:

• Experience of working on multiple assignments in professional services environment
• Interest in developing a good working knowledge of Valuations
• Strong attention to detail and be focused on delivering high-quality work and analysis
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Good IT and communication skills, adaptable and able to deal effectively with a range of clients and internal teams

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.  

• ACA / ACCA / CFA qualified or equivalent
• A genuine interest in our clients. We want to provide a distinctive service and unlock potential for growth in dynamic organisations.
• A confident and highly motivated individual with client facing work experience.
• Analytical skills combined with an ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
• Comfortable working in a team and independently when necessary

Knowing we’re right for you

The culture at Grant Thornton is what sets us apart, we’re known for our inclusive culture and creating environments where all our people can flourish. The things that set you apart, we value them, and this helps us all to perform at our best.

Our values are the unwavering principles that shape our daily behaviours and decisions, alongside our drive to do the right thing. We’re looking for people who align with our values and are purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind. You can learn more about our values in practice here.

It’s not just about our culture and values, in addition to a competitive salary and reward package, us you’ll also get:

• Tailored development programmes and access to coaching
• Flexible bank holidays – allowing you to celebrate the days that are important to you
• Benefits including pension, life assurance and private medical, additional holiday purchasing and health benefits
• Any benefits giving you access to shopping discounts, gym memberships, financial advice

And more. Visit our benefits section to read more.

How we work

We have a trust-based way of working, driven by responsible people who have the best interests of our firm and our clients at heart. Our how we work framework gives flexibility in where, how, and when we work to deliver the best results for our clients, whilst helping you keep a balance between work and life. 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.  That is how it should be.

We’re looking for people who can help drive the business forward, 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.