DARCY HOPKINSON
Manchester,UK
Summary
I am currently working as a Commercial Audit Assistant Manager at Grant Thornton. I am looking for a new opportunity and happy to relocate for the right opportunity. I have been managing teams for the last two years. I have experienced a number of sectors as a supervisor within audit including retail, manufacturing, chemical wholesale, food wholesale and debt collection.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Assistant Audit Manager
Grant Thornton UK LLP
Manchester, UK
01.2025 - Current
- Commercial Audit Assistant Manager responsible for completing high-quality audit work and supporting teams through effective organisation, communication, and leadership.
- Involved in engagements for clients, ranging from small owner-managed businesses to AIM-listed and private equity-backed companies, operating in a range of industries including construction, housing, automotive, food, engineering, and entertainment
- Key responsibilities include:
- - Responsible for project management, leading audit teams and coaching junior auditors
- - Managing client relationships as the first point of contact for multiple audits
- - Delivering high quality audit work and reviewing ahead of managers and partners
- Experience working with FRS 102, FRS 101, IFRS, and US GAAP financial reporting frameworks, and significant involvement in audit data analytics, using software to drive audit quality. I have experience with acquisition accounting, IFRS 9 & IFRS 15.
Audit associate
Grant Thornton
Manchester
01.2021 - 01.2025
Education
ACA -
ICAEW
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting & Finance
University of Liverpool
Business - Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma -
Runshaw College
Skills
- ACA Qualified
- Project management skills and high quality coaching
- Reviewing the work of juniors
- Understanding internal controls and identifying control weaknesses
- Exposure to ERP systems such as D365, SAP, Syspro
- Ability to manage stakeholders and build relationships
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Data analysis using both financial and non-financial data
- Ability to manage multiple high priority tasks at once
Timeline
Assistant Audit Manager
Grant Thornton UK LLP
01.2025 - Current
Audit associate
Grant Thornton
01.2021 - 01.2025
ACA -
ICAEW
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting & Finance
University of Liverpool
Business - Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma -
Runshaw College
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