At Henderson Loggie, we recognise that our people are the driving force behind everything that sets us apart. Our distinctive culture is built on collaboration, approachability, and an unwavering dedication to delivering exceptional service to our clients.
As we continue to grow, we are delighted to invite applications for the role of Grants Manager based in our Dundee office. Our Grants Team manages a diverse and dynamic portfolio of grant-funded projects for esteemed public sector and commercial clients across Scotland.
In this role, you will take a lead in overseeing the management, compliance, and reporting of grant-funded projects, while also providing expert guidance, training, and support to both clients and internal teams, ensuring the highest standards of service and compliance.
What the role will involve:
- Act as the main point of contact for grant-funded clients, ensuring effective communication, client onboarding, and understanding of grant compliance requirements.
- Liaise with client grant teams to support seamless planning and execution of current and future grant-funded projects.
- Offer clear and accurate advice to both clients and grant audit staff on grant rules, compliance standards, and financial reporting requirements.
- Carry out on-site fieldwork and review completed audit files for accuracy, completeness, and compliance before final sign-off.
- Establish audit sample sizes in consultation with Responsible Individual (RI) and communicate these to relevant parties.
- Allocate grant audit tasks, monitor progress using job trackers, and ensure audits are completed within deadlines.
- Contribute to tender proposals, identify new opportunities, and help grow the firm’s grant audit services.
- Represent the firm positively through high standards of conduct, contributing to its strong market reputation and internal culture.
What we are looking for:
The successful candidate will be:
- Fully qualified (CA, CIA or equivalent),
- Strong background working on grant claims, in particular Innovate UK and EU grant claims
- Minimum two years of experience in accountancy practice, ideally in audit
- Part-qualified candidates with relevant experience will also be considered
- Previous experience of delegating work to and coaching trainees essential
- Good technical and client interfacing skills
- Strong IT and report writing skills
- Excellent organisation skills with ability to work to tight deadlines
Why develop your career with us?
We are a born and bred Scottish firm, established in 1909, and we believe in giving back to our local communities. We raise money throughout the year for various charities, we give all staff one day for volunteering per year, we are also sponsor the Courier Business Awards and two budding ice-skating athletes based in Dundee ice arena.
When you choose to develop your career with us, you’re choosing a firm that truly cares. Our team members describe us as a medium-sized firm with a small-firm feel, where you’re in charge of your own growth and development. We’ve even established our own Training Academy to support our staff in reaching their personal and professional goals.
What you can expect when you join us:
- A competitive salary
- 35 days holiday per year & Holiday buy/sell scheme
- Generous pension contribution and life insurance scheme
- Continuous training and support via The Henderson Loggie Training Academy
- Birthday gift and Perkbox – discounts on supermarket, travel, retail, leisure and much more
- Professional Subscriptions
- Team and office wide social activities
- Enhanced paid leave (Maternity/Paternity/ Adoption/Bereavement & Compassionate Leave & Company Sick Pay)
Next steps
At Henderson Loggie, we embrace diversity and equality. We’re committed to treating all current and prospective employees equally and do not tolerate any form of discrimination. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we strongly encourage individuals from various backgrounds to apply and become part of our amazing firm.
If you’re ready to join a team that values its people and is dedicated to providing outstanding client service, we can’t wait to hear from you! Apply now for the Grants Manager position and let’s embark on this exciting journey together.