Head of Audit
Wendy Russell
+44 (0)1908 359696
To be the only firm ever to receive two consecutive years of 100% of files inspected in the top quality gradings bracket, is something our firm is immensely proud of. It’s only been achieved through significant investment in our people, infrastructure, and in driving the right client base for tomorrow. It’s why we will only work with businesses, who share our commitment to quality and where we are sure that we can deliver a top-quality client experience.
Wendy Russell Head of Audit, Grant Thornton UK LLP
Why Grant Thornton
Audit is always changing, but our agile approach to preparing for the future and maintaining excellence stays the same.
It’s why we’ve structured our audit practice to enable our teams to work across one of three markets (public interest, private capital, or entrepreneurial services), so our people have both the experience and enthusiasm to audit similar businesses to yours.
This expertise and focus ensures you’ll feel like you’re important to our teams and that they’re passionate about the quality of audit they perform.
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How we can help
Independence and professional scepticism that meet the highest regulatory expectations.
We’re constantly investing in quality control that responds to client feedback and leverages our technical expertise.
We hold ourselves accountable through our Audit Quality Board: external experts who bring accountability and challenge.
The latest Financial Reporting Council’s findings prove that we’re consistently delivering on our commitment to excellence.
In 2022, we were the first firm to ever be awarded the highest quality gradings bracket for 100% of files reviewed by the FRC. We’re delighted that these results were repeated in 2023.
Furthermore, the 2023 regulatory report includes the results from the QAD review where, again, 100% of audits reviewed for our firm are in the highest bracket awarded by the regulator.
Bespoke proprietary software, our Audit AppStore, and embedded data analytics leveraged by efficient project management mean an effective audit approach.
All information is held centrally, so you can see the status of your audit at any time – with greater insight, efficiency, and value.
Our specialist digital audit team are continuously developing new tools and cutting-edge solutions.
Knowledge and insight customised to your organisation:
- One of the largest auditors in the AIM marketplace
- Working with 50% of councils at any one time, with a 35% share of NHS audits
- In excess of 300 PE/VC-backed audit clients
- Financial services audit team includes specialists focusing on regulatory, CASS, and safeguarding audits
- A pensions practice with over 330 clients, acting for over 20% of the top 100 Schemes
