Global Compliance Administrator

Grant Thornton (UK); Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Job description

Global Compliance Administrator

Apply locations: Bristol, London

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago

Job requisition id: R1033551

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 73,000 people in over 150 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:

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.

You will be part of the Global Compliance and Reporting Solutions (GCRS) team whose goal is to help multi-jurisdictional businesses manage their compliance requirements and risk. You’ll liaise with Grant Thornton UK and Grant Thornton International member firm individuals, ensuring that our clients' compliance obligations are met alongside key SLA’s. GCRS is an extension of the client’s central team covering tax, accounting, and payroll matters.

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 a Global Compliance Administrator in Accounting and Tax Compliance within our GCRS team you will:

1. Take the lead of a wide range of contract management duties, ensuring delivery of a quality back office support function.
2. Handle invoicing queries on behalf of national and global partner teams, working to a high degree of accuracy and to deadlines.
3. Closely monitor the delivery of multiple compliance deadlines across multiple jurisdictions, with ownership of the central dashboard on behalf of the client, carried out by Grant Thornton International member firms for allocated portfolio of clients.
4. Assist in the compilation of proposals, supporting the client delivery teams with a range of administrative tasks.
5. Assist in the preparation of documents to be sent to the client, to agreed timescales and SLAs, ready for review.
6. Prepare global fee collation and pulling together proposal materials for new opportunities.
7. Organise and attend internal and external meetings and when appropriate answering client queries, take minutes and proactively ensure follow up on agreed actions.
8. Keep in regular contact with key management personnel at the clients, as well as forming a strong network with contact at Grant Thornton International member firms and Grant Thornton UK.
9. Have the opportunity to work with some of our fast-growing clients, learning how to expand into new markets and establish businesses. GCRS often is the first point of call for some clients needing assistance in a wide variety of matters needing quick attention and high-quality advice and support.

Knowing you’re right for us

Joining us as a Global Compliance and Reporting Project Coordinator, the minimum criteria you’ll need is experience of working in a finance or compliance environment, with intermediate Excel skills and a demonstrable ability to deliver quality work to deadlines.

You’ll need to be a confident and clear communicator. 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:

1. Experience of PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook.
2. Excellent visualisation and typography skills.
3. An eye for detail and highly organised.
4. Be able to work independently once fully trained and be able to take ownership of workload.

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.