Counter Fraud Assistant Manager

Overview

In this role you will lead counter fraud initiatives within Grant Thornton’s Business Risk Services, partnering with NHS and public sector clients to assess fraud risk, advise on policy, and deliver proactive fraud services. You will manage client relationships, schedule work across a 12‑month cycle, and mentor junior staff while ensuring rigorous evidence and reporting. You’ll work with cross‑functional teams to develop training and improve controls, drawing on industry best practice. This is a chance to shape outcomes in public sector fraud prevention while growing within a supportive, inclusive culture.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working options
• work‑life balance
• secondments
• fundraising for local charities
• opportunities to develop professionally
• inclusive culture

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of proactive client relationships with counter fraud champions, Audit Committees, and senior stakeholders
• Lead fraud risk assessments, policy reviews, and proactive exercises with documented evidence
• Develop proactive plans aligned to NHSCFA requirements and schedule work over a 12‑month cycle
• Agree resourcing budgets and design deliverables; deliver fraud awareness training
• Prepare Audit Committee progress reports and attend meetings as needed
• Maintain evidence database for NHS counter fraud services (CFFSR) and collaborate on joint counter fraud projects
• Develop proactive training programmes for counter fraud trainees
• Monitor budgets and assist Work Order Managers with invoicing and cash collection
• Liaise on investigations, review junior work, and ensure robust, well-documented findings
• Support proposals, pitches for new counter fraud opportunities and participate in marketing events

Key requirements

• 2–3 years post‑qualification experience in NHS/public sector counter fraud or related field
• Recognised counter fraud qualification (ACFS or CFE) or accounting/audit qualification (ACA/ACCA/CA/IIA)
• Experience undertaking fraud risk assessments and policy reviews
• Experience delivering fraud awareness training to clients and senior stakeholders
• Experience delivering counter fraud proactive services over a 12‑month cycle
• Experience using CLUE, DTx or similar case management systems
• Flexibility to travel to client premises and build internal networks across geographies
• Experience conducting fraud investigations with evidence suitable for disciplinary or criminal proceedings

• Stakeholder engagement
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Coaching and quality assurance
• CLUE
• DTx (case management system)
• Counter fraud data management systems

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