Associate Director / Senior Manager – Financial Services Audit

Associate Director / Senior Manager – Financial Services Audit

Location: Isle of Man

Service Line: Audit & Assurance 

Seniority: Associate Director / Senior Manager

About Grant Thornton Isle of Man

Grant Thornton Isle of Man combines local insight with a connected global organisation, enabling our people to deliver practical advice, coordinated teams and clarity that supports confident decision‑making. 

Our Audit & Assurance services provide high‑quality, independent assurance aligned to Isle of Man, UK, and international standards, helping organisations stay resilient, well‑governed, and ready for the future.

Team & Sector Focus

You will join our growing Financial Services team supporting clients across key Island sectors, with primary exposure to funds and asset management, insurance, and trusts and private wealth.

Our broader practice also partners with sectors including technology and digital businesses, gaming, corporate service providers, real estate, and public sector and charities.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a thoughtful, collaborative and relationship‑focused Associate Director / Senior Manager to lead a diverse, high‑quality portfolio of external audits. You will work closely with international clients and complex group structures, partnering with colleagues across the Isle of Man, Ireland, the UK, and the wider GT network.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Financial Services audit leader who is ready to shape a growing practice, build trusted market relationships and progress their career in a supportive leadership environment.

What You Will Do

1) Client & Engagement Leadership

• Lead planning, execution, and completion of audits across multiple entities and structures, acting as a supportive and trusted advisor to Boards, Fund Managers and Finance Directors.
• Deliver independent assurance that meets Isle of Man/UK requirements and international standards, coordinating effectively with cross‑border teams.
• Maintain clear, proactive communication that helps clients understand risks, timelines, and outcomes.

2) Quality, Risk & Governance

• Review and sign off audit work with professional scepticism; apply balanced judgement on complex accounting/audit matters.
• Uphold methodology, ethics, and independence, while fostering a team culture centred on curiosity, quality, and continuous improvement.

3) People Leadership & Culture

• Mentor and develop managers, seniors, and trainees, contributing to a positive, inclusive, and growth‑oriented culture.
• Provide thoughtful coaching, practical on‑the‑job training and constructive feedback aligned with our competencies framework.
• Promote collaboration and shared success across the audit team.

4) Commercial & Practice Growth

• Support tenders and proposals, build long‑term client relationships and develop your own portfolio; manage working capital, WIP, billings and recoveries. 
• Leverage our connected teams model to identify cross‑service opportunities and deliver joined‑up solutions.

5) Collaboration & Ways of Working

• Communicate with clarity, empathy, and professionalism across all audiences, including clients, colleagues, and senior stakeholders.
• Use an inclusive communication style listening actively, adapting your approach to different working styles, and facilitating constructive conversations.
• Contribute to a supportive cross‑jurisdictional working environment, reflecting our local insight, global capability and connected team approach.

Core Competency Expectations 

• Develop talent through coaching and structured feedback; calibrate performance and set clear expectations; energise the team and model GT values. 
• Command the engagement approach; manage multi‑entity projects, budgets, and milestones; anticipate risks and drive resolution using data‑driven insights. 
• Operate as a trusted advisor; balance client and project needs; communicate outcomes that enable confident governance and decision‑making. 
• Adapt style to audience; facilitate executive‑level discussions; influence stakeholders with concise, well‑structured messaging. 
• Set a high bar for file quality and compliance; escalate appropriately; champion effective use of tools/technology to enhance quality and efficiency. 
• Seek and apply feedback; lead through change; demonstrate resilience and a growth mindset. 
• Build cross‑firm networks; foster inclusive, collaborative teams; resolve conflicts constructively and recognise contribution. 

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA (or overseas equivalent) qualified. 
• 7+ years’ audit experience, ideally within Financial Services. 
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP/IFRS and ISAs; experience with complex engagements and group structures. 
• Proven leadership in coaching/reviewing teams and influencing senior stakeholders. 

Why Grant Thornton Isle of Man

• Strong local presence with deep understanding of the Island’s regulatory, governance and market environment. 
• Connected global organisation with coordinated, multi‑jurisdictional delivery. 
• Practical, decision‑focused advice and stable, partner‑led relationships, within a collaborative, inclusive culture. 

What Success Looks Like 

• Quality & Risk: Consistent methodology adoption; timely, accurate reporting. 
• Timeliness & Delivery: On‑time completion across the portfolio with strong budget discipline and proactive issue resolution. 
• Client Experience: Trusted relationships at C‑suite/TCWG level; clear, actionable insights that support governance and decision‑making. 
• People & Culture: Evident uplift in team capability and engagement via coaching, fair feedback, and inclusion. 
• Efficiency & Collaboration: Effective use of technology and connected teams to deliver joined-up and identify growth opportunities.

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