Lead Frontend Developer, Grant Thornton UK

Salary not provided

React

Docker

Kubernetes

CSS

TypeScript

HTML

JavaScript

GraphQL

Vue.js

Jenkins

Azure

REST API

Angular 14+

Senior and Expert level

Leeds

London

Manchester

Leading UK professional services firm offering audit, tax, and advisory

Be an early applicant

Leading UK professional services firm offering audit, tax, and advisory

1001+ employees

B2BLegalConsulting

Be an early applicant

Salary not provided

React

Docker

Kubernetes

CSS

TypeScript

HTML

JavaScript

GraphQL

Vue.js

Jenkins

Azure

REST API

Angular 14+

Senior and Expert level

Leeds

London

Manchester

1001+ employees

B2BLegalConsulting

Company mission

To make businesses more personal by investing in building relationships.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Joining us as a Senior/Lead Front-End Engineer, the minimum criteria you’ll need is proven experience as a senior or lead front-end engineer with deep knowledge of Angular (or similar frameworks such as React or Vue) and experience in enterprise-scale applications and component libraries
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:
Exposure to cloud environments (Azure preferred) and containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes)
Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3 (including pre-processors like SASS/LESS), and modern JavaScript/TypeScript
Experience with responsive design, accessibility, and performance optimization
Familiarity with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and integration patterns
Knowledge of build tools and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Webpack, Nx, Jenkins, Github, Azure DevOps)
Understanding of security best practices for front-end development
Ability to lead front-end initiatives and mentor other engineers
Strong communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams

What the job involves

The new digital team will play a critical role in shaping and embedding these changes across the firm, developing tools, platforms, and digital capabilities that accelerate decision‑making, improve the client experience, and empower our people to work smarter
Working at the heart of a major firm‑wide transformation, this team will help modernise core processes, support innovation, and ensure we deliver a more efficient, tech‑enabled, and future‑focused service for our clients
Own the front-end development lifecycle for agreed digital products, from technical design through to deployment
Develop and maintain reusable, modular, and testable components using Angular (or agreed framework)
Optimise applications for maximum speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility
Implement robust state management and ensure maintainable code architecture
Drive adherence to accessibility standards (WCAG) and responsive design principles
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver cohesive solutions
Conduct code reviews and enforce quality standards across the front-end codebase
Stay current with emerging front-end technologies and recommend improvements to enhance user experience and developer productivity
We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we’ll support you to balance your work and life

Our take

Grant Thornton UK is a leading professional services firm that's part of a global network spanning over 150 countries and more than 76,000 people. With 23 offices across the UK and a team of over 5,000, they combine an international reach with deep local insight.

It specialises in audit, tax, and advisory services, but what really sets it apart is its focus on fresh thinking and building strong, personal relationships. From helping CFOs digitise their operations to advising on high-stakes mergers and acquisitions, Grant Thornton works across a wide range of industries to tackle complex challenges and unlock real progress.

Recently, the company has doubled down on its growth, welcoming hundreds of new trainees, launching digital-first roles, and promoting key talent into leadership. With investments in technology and talent development, it's building future-ready teams for clients and pushing into new markets.

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Insights

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Company

Company benefits

Life cover
Income protection
Matched pension
Private medical, including anytime access to Doctor@Hand and Stronger Minds
Professional subscriptions

Company HQ

City of London, London, UK

Leadership

Malcolm Gomersall

(CEO)

Malcolm has been at Grant Thornton since 2001, holding various roles including Office/Regional Managing Partner and Business Unit Leader. And he became CEO of the company in 2024.

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