Grant Thornton LLP
Bristol, Gloucestershire
Public Sector Audit Graduate Programme (Autumn 2026) - Bristol 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 Real responsibility. Real impact. Right from the start. Auditors are investigators, problem-solvers, and trusted advisers. They dive deep into how businesses operate, ensuring the numbers tell the real story, and helping organisations stay on track. Think of it as a backstage pass to the business world, where you don't just observe - you make a difference. Public Sector Audit is where purpose meets impact. We are made up of 400 specialists working with government departments, public bodies, and national services. You'll get under the surface of how public money is spent, ask the tough questions, and help clients navigate financial challenges with confidence. In a world of rapid change and rising expectations, your work will help protect the public purse and support services that millions rely on. At Grant Thornton, we're looking for actively curious, purposefully driven, and candid but kind individuals who want to shape the future of business - not follow it. Our three-year audit graduate programme is your launchpad to a meaningful career, a professional qualification, and a chance to make a real impact on UK businesses. What you'll do Work with a variety of clients, our portfolio includes the biggest and most significant of local public bodies such as Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and the Metropolitan Police. Get hands on with real audits, visiting client sites and carrying out testing that helps verify financial accuracy and uncover risks. Understand how businesses work by analysing financial statements, reviewing internal controls, and learning how our clients manage money, risk, and operations. Use data and technology to spot trends, identify anomalies, and support your findings - including automated interrogation of financial information systems. Keep learning and growing by staying up to date with regulations, developing your professional judgement, and building relationships with mentors and experts across the firm. Study with support, with dedicated time to study and a team behind you as you work towards your ACA qualification. Who we're looking for Curious minds who explore ideas and ask thoughtful questions. Innovative problem solvers who think creatively, spot patterns, and turn data into meaningful insights. Collaborative partners who work respectfully and build trust with others. Effective communicators who listen, adapt, and express ideas clearly. Self leaders who manage and flex their time, mindset, and energy effectively. Career minded contributors who take initiative and are motivated to grow. What you'll get Fully funded professional qualification, including paid study leave, expert tuition, and all course fees covered. Technology to support your learning and client work. Dedicated support network, from experienced managers and mentors to college tutors who'll guide you every step of the way. Our approach to how we work helps you balance life, learning, and work. Exclusive discounts on shopping, gyms, and wellbeing services. Opportunities to give back through mentoring, volunteering, or fundraising initiatives. Competitive salary and benefits package, including: Extra holiday options (including flexible bank holidays and the option to purchase additional holidays) Life assurance Private medical insurance. What we expect from you As part of your training with us, you'll be provided with study leave to support you with completing your professional qualification. Completing a professional qualification is a substantial commitment and it's worth taking this into consideration before applying, as you will be required to study in your spare time outside of your working hours. You'll also be provided with study leave in the run up to your exams. You'll need to be focused, committed, and organise your time well to balance all the requirements of being a trainee. Join the firm that's shaping the accountants of the future. We're growing fast, and we want you to grow with us. With digital first innovation and an inclusive culture that powers progress, this is your chance to shape what's next. This isn't just a graduate scheme. It's the start of something bigger. Register your interest Join our talent community to be the first to know when applications open for our next intake, and to receive advice and guidance straight to your inbox. Visit the employability hub to find out everything you need to know about our application process and how to excel. The Prince's Responsible Business Network
Public Sector Audit Graduate Programme (Autumn 2026) - Bristol 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 Real responsibility. Real impact. Right from the start. Auditors are investigators, problem-solvers, and trusted advisers. They dive deep into how businesses operate, ensuring the numbers tell the real story, and helping organisations stay on track. Think of it as a backstage pass to the business world, where you don't just observe - you make a difference. Public Sector Audit is where purpose meets impact. We are made up of 400 specialists working with government departments, public bodies, and national services. You'll get under the surface of how public money is spent, ask the tough questions, and help clients navigate financial challenges with confidence. In a world of rapid change and rising expectations, your work will help protect the public purse and support services that millions rely on. At Grant Thornton, we're looking for actively curious, purposefully driven, and candid but kind individuals who want to shape the future of business - not follow it. Our three-year audit graduate programme is your launchpad to a meaningful career, a professional qualification, and a chance to make a real impact on UK businesses. What you'll do Work with a variety of clients, our portfolio includes the biggest and most significant of local public bodies such as Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and the Metropolitan Police. Get hands on with real audits, visiting client sites and carrying out testing that helps verify financial accuracy and uncover risks. Understand how businesses work by analysing financial statements, reviewing internal controls, and learning how our clients manage money, risk, and operations. Use data and technology to spot trends, identify anomalies, and support your findings - including automated interrogation of financial information systems. Keep learning and growing by staying up to date with regulations, developing your professional judgement, and building relationships with mentors and experts across the firm. Study with support, with dedicated time to study and a team behind you as you work towards your ACA qualification. Who we're looking for Curious minds who explore ideas and ask thoughtful questions. Innovative problem solvers who think creatively, spot patterns, and turn data into meaningful insights. Collaborative partners who work respectfully and build trust with others. Effective communicators who listen, adapt, and express ideas clearly. Self leaders who manage and flex their time, mindset, and energy effectively. Career minded contributors who take initiative and are motivated to grow. What you'll get Fully funded professional qualification, including paid study leave, expert tuition, and all course fees covered. Technology to support your learning and client work. Dedicated support network, from experienced managers and mentors to college tutors who'll guide you every step of the way. Our approach to how we work helps you balance life, learning, and work. Exclusive discounts on shopping, gyms, and wellbeing services. Opportunities to give back through mentoring, volunteering, or fundraising initiatives. Competitive salary and benefits package, including: Extra holiday options (including flexible bank holidays and the option to purchase additional holidays) Life assurance Private medical insurance. What we expect from you As part of your training with us, you'll be provided with study leave to support you with completing your professional qualification. Completing a professional qualification is a substantial commitment and it's worth taking this into consideration before applying, as you will be required to study in your spare time outside of your working hours. You'll also be provided with study leave in the run up to your exams. You'll need to be focused, committed, and organise your time well to balance all the requirements of being a trainee. Join the firm that's shaping the accountants of the future. We're growing fast, and we want you to grow with us. With digital first innovation and an inclusive culture that powers progress, this is your chance to shape what's next. This isn't just a graduate scheme. It's the start of something bigger. Register your interest Join our talent community to be the first to know when applications open for our next intake, and to receive advice and guidance straight to your inbox. Visit the employability hub to find out everything you need to know about our application process and how to excel. The Prince's Responsible Business Network
Daniel Owen Ltd
Barnet, London
Office Manager Based in North London Permanent Paying up to 50K per annum Full responsibility for day-to-day office and standalone HR management, handling both routine and complex employee matters. End-to-end employee lifecycle management, including onboarding, probation reviews, maternity processes, disciplinaries, redundancies, and terminations. Drafting and issuing offer letters and employment contracts and ensuring all new starters are fully inducted. Conducting DBS checks and Right to Work checks in line with UK legislation and compliance requirements. Maintaining and updating company policies in line with employment law and communicating changes effectively to staff. Issue self-certification forms to staff returning from sick leave and conduct return-to-work interviews. Managing all exit interviews, collecting feedback and reporting findings to line management and the Board of Directors. Actively supporting recruitment activities, including managing terms of business, candidate sourcing, shortlisting, and interviewing. Acting as Level 1 User and Authorising Officer for Sponsorship Licences, assigning Certificates of Sponsorship to overseas workers. Managing training and e-learning for new and existing employees, maintaining the training matrix/platform and coordinating funding. Sitting in disciplinaries, gross misconducts to act as an impartial person and record meeting notes Working closely with the Fleet department to ensure new starters requiring vehicles are onboarded - this includes completing license checks and passing on the relevant information to the Fleet Coordinator. Mental Health First Aid support - acting as a 'go to' person when issues arise, providing day to day HR support if any issues are raised Keeping in touch with staff with long-term absences, ensuring there is clear communication throughout and passing any feedback onto line management. Liaising with the external HR solicitor on any complex HR issues. Ensuring new starters are informed on the 'Wisdom' app - the EAP programme. Finance Support Assisting with monthly payroll in collaboration with the Finance Controller, including processing agency timesheets and payments (EEBS). Chasing line managers to ensure expenses have been approved within deadline. Ensuring absences including sick absences have been recorded properly - issuing fit notes to payroll Coordinate with Accounts team on leases for new offices, setting out deposits, notice periods, cost, and location Ensuring all yearly confirmation statements issued by external accountants have been signed and saved in relevant folder on Datto Saving all leases and agreements in relevant folders. Compliance and Accreditations Overseeing annual renewal of company accreditations (CHAS, ISO, Constructionline, NFRC, Cyber Essentials) Managing annual renewal of company insurances. Completing all Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQs) and onboarding processes for subcontractors and updating the PQQ matrix. Assisting the external tender management team on any documents they require Managing ISO renewal throughout the year with external consultant. Managing and updating the Health and Safety Audit tracker, ensuring they have been submitted monthly. General Office Administration Coordinating PAT testing, fire extinguisher service, and other statutory servicing across office locations. Actively contributing to Senior Management Team meetings, raising departmental risks, issues, and improvement opportunities. Organising company events, including team-building activities, networking events, and annual functions. Day-to-day office management and operational support. Ordering office supplies, ordering stock and ensuring office is well equipped Answering incoming calls on the landline telephone, and directing the calls where relevant Monitoring the Head Office and General Enquiries inbox Liaising daily with IT company on equipment set ups, deliveries to the other offices, and creating new starter forms and leavers form Ordering the staff equipment, setting up replacements if equipment is damaged Liaising with the Landlords of the other offices if any issues arise (e.g. boiler issues). Training Issuing out training to new starters (Asbestos Awareness, Manual Handling, Working at Height, First Aid and any other relevant courses) Send out refresher training for any expired training courses. Set up CITB funding and training grants Organise external training (e.g. SMSTS, PASMA, TWTC, NVQ's) Coordinate in team's diaries on booking in training to ensure there is cover on site, and have clear communication with line management on training dates Requirements 10 years' experience in Office management (at least 3 in a construction company) Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook and Excel skills Strong line management skills Strong confidence in IT systems
Office Manager Based in North London Permanent Paying up to 50K per annum Full responsibility for day-to-day office and standalone HR management, handling both routine and complex employee matters. End-to-end employee lifecycle management, including onboarding, probation reviews, maternity processes, disciplinaries, redundancies, and terminations. Drafting and issuing offer letters and employment contracts and ensuring all new starters are fully inducted. Conducting DBS checks and Right to Work checks in line with UK legislation and compliance requirements. Maintaining and updating company policies in line with employment law and communicating changes effectively to staff. Issue self-certification forms to staff returning from sick leave and conduct return-to-work interviews. Managing all exit interviews, collecting feedback and reporting findings to line management and the Board of Directors. Actively supporting recruitment activities, including managing terms of business, candidate sourcing, shortlisting, and interviewing. Acting as Level 1 User and Authorising Officer for Sponsorship Licences, assigning Certificates of Sponsorship to overseas workers. Managing training and e-learning for new and existing employees, maintaining the training matrix/platform and coordinating funding. Sitting in disciplinaries, gross misconducts to act as an impartial person and record meeting notes Working closely with the Fleet department to ensure new starters requiring vehicles are onboarded - this includes completing license checks and passing on the relevant information to the Fleet Coordinator. Mental Health First Aid support - acting as a 'go to' person when issues arise, providing day to day HR support if any issues are raised Keeping in touch with staff with long-term absences, ensuring there is clear communication throughout and passing any feedback onto line management. Liaising with the external HR solicitor on any complex HR issues. Ensuring new starters are informed on the 'Wisdom' app - the EAP programme. Finance Support Assisting with monthly payroll in collaboration with the Finance Controller, including processing agency timesheets and payments (EEBS). Chasing line managers to ensure expenses have been approved within deadline. Ensuring absences including sick absences have been recorded properly - issuing fit notes to payroll Coordinate with Accounts team on leases for new offices, setting out deposits, notice periods, cost, and location Ensuring all yearly confirmation statements issued by external accountants have been signed and saved in relevant folder on Datto Saving all leases and agreements in relevant folders. Compliance and Accreditations Overseeing annual renewal of company accreditations (CHAS, ISO, Constructionline, NFRC, Cyber Essentials) Managing annual renewal of company insurances. Completing all Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQs) and onboarding processes for subcontractors and updating the PQQ matrix. Assisting the external tender management team on any documents they require Managing ISO renewal throughout the year with external consultant. Managing and updating the Health and Safety Audit tracker, ensuring they have been submitted monthly. General Office Administration Coordinating PAT testing, fire extinguisher service, and other statutory servicing across office locations. Actively contributing to Senior Management Team meetings, raising departmental risks, issues, and improvement opportunities. Organising company events, including team-building activities, networking events, and annual functions. Day-to-day office management and operational support. Ordering office supplies, ordering stock and ensuring office is well equipped Answering incoming calls on the landline telephone, and directing the calls where relevant Monitoring the Head Office and General Enquiries inbox Liaising daily with IT company on equipment set ups, deliveries to the other offices, and creating new starter forms and leavers form Ordering the staff equipment, setting up replacements if equipment is damaged Liaising with the Landlords of the other offices if any issues arise (e.g. boiler issues). Training Issuing out training to new starters (Asbestos Awareness, Manual Handling, Working at Height, First Aid and any other relevant courses) Send out refresher training for any expired training courses. Set up CITB funding and training grants Organise external training (e.g. SMSTS, PASMA, TWTC, NVQ's) Coordinate in team's diaries on booking in training to ensure there is cover on site, and have clear communication with line management on training dates Requirements 10 years' experience in Office management (at least 3 in a construction company) Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook and Excel skills Strong line management skills Strong confidence in IT systems
