• Excellent career progression, working alongside knowledgeable professionals in a truly ‘hands-on’ role
• Work with Partners who are truly invested in your professional development
• Flexible working options available – hybrid and 9-day fortnight

Grant Thornton Australia is one of the world's leading independently-owned and managed accounting, advisory and consulting firms.

Our culture is underpinned by a commitment to our clients, people and communities, and our promise to ‘Reach for Remarkable’ by providing proven expertise, principled execution, and personalised experience.

In Australia, we’re proud to support the careers of over 1,500 remarkable people. With six offices nationally and partner firms in more than 145 markets, wherever you want to go, we can take you there.

About this role

We are looking for an Associate to join our Corporate Tax team.

Tax is fundamentally a complex area for businesses to navigate. Our Corporate Tax team provide tailored advice and insights for every aspect of the corporate tax process, helping our clients to manage business-specific tax challenges such as tax audits, international tax issues, corporate governance obligations, and mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence and deal structuring.

This is a genuinely caring, supportive team who will value your individual contribution. You will have the opportunity to work closely with the Partners from day one.  Your capability will not only be recognised and rewarded, but also nurtured throughout your career milestones.  

Key responsibilities

Working as part of an established, highly knowledgeable and supportive team, you will be involved with a wide range of advisory and compliance matters relating to the Australian taxation regime, including:

• Preparation and review of company tax returns for a wide range of clients
• Research and assistance with tax consulting advice (such as tax consolidation, tax treaties, hybrid mismatches, controlled foreign companies, withholding taxes, thin capitalisation, permanent establishments, Division 40, etc.)
• Research and assistance in preparing advice and calculations in connection with various tax issues
• Research and analyse technical tax issues and preparation of tax reports  
• Assist clients with ATO reviews, governance matters and audits
• Working with the ATO to obtain rulings for clients
• Assistance with preparation of tax effect calculations

Skills and experience

• University degree in a related discipline, such as Accounting / Finance, Business / Commerce, Legal and / or relevant professional qualification(s)
• Australian corporate tax experience within a professional services environment
• Good understanding of taxation of entities in Australia and basic understanding of taxation matters
• Understanding of basic tax effect accounting calculations to determine tax liabilities
• Analytical skills and an inquisitive mindset, with a desire to deeply understand clients’ businesses, challenges and confident in applying knowledge to routine matters
• Demonstrable strong work ethic and commitment to excellent client service

If you’re interested in this role but don’t feel that you match every single one of our requirements, we would still love to hear from you and explore the unique skillset and attributes that you can bring to the team.

Reach your remarkable

At Grant Thornton we do things differently because we understand that when you strive for better and care about what you do remarkable things are possible. We’re a dynamic and authentic mix of backgrounds, perspectives and ways of thinking. We’re driven by our shared purpose – we care for our people, clients and communities and support them to thrive.

With us, you’ll be exposed to challenging and rewarding opportunities – building your confidence and capabilities at every step. You’ll be supported, motivated and inspired by a team of passionate and caring collaborators and leaders. You’ll be empowered to build a career path that’s tailored to you and encouraged to make a meaningful difference. And we’ll make sure the excellence you deliver and the impact you make is always seen, felt and celebrated.

Remarkable perks that put you first:

• Flexible working options available
• Support to undertake CA or other postgrad study
• Structured learning and development at all career levels
• Fully funded gym membership | Health Insurance discounts
• And many more!

Need some help applying or participating in the recruitment process?

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for anyone who wishes to apply, and we warmly encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, those in the LGBTQI+ community and individuals who identify as having a disability or are neurodivergent.  Click here for more information about how we support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Grant Thornton.

Should you have questions or require any adaptations or additional support for your individual circumstances so you may perform at your best during the application or recruitment process, please contact Sarah McGrory from our Talent Acquisition team on gttalentscouts@au.gt.com.

As we provide fair consideration and evaluation to a high volume of applications, we endeavour to provide feedback on your application at the earliest opportunity.