• Work in comfort and dress for your day
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge data analytics technologies and collaborate with industry experts to solve complex business challenges
• Promotion opportunity | structured learning and development at all career levels

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

Our National Tax Digital Consulting team is responsible for delivering robust data solutions to complex business and financial issues facing our clients. The team is responsible for deploying advanced data analytics techniques on high volume, unstructured data sources whilst developing intelligent data models that automate complex calculations and provide insights on key risk factors to a client’s business operations, particularly in the areas of payroll recalculation and taxation.

Additionally, you will work closely with other GT service lines in our firm, providing support for complex analytics and dashboards on emerging market issues to deliver optimum outcomes for Grant Thornton’s clients.

Your responsibilities will be focused on producing the engagement outcomes for clients with involvement across a broad range of activities including:

Key responsibilities

• Develops an approach to the scope of work requested from the client and articulates this approach, requirements, any assumptions, and findings to the client in a clear manner. 
• Allocates responsibilities and guides team members in the delivery of the client engagement, including advising on appropriate tools and frameworks for workstreams.
• Reviewing and quality checking the work of more junior team members, and providing guidance and constructive feedback to further develop the capability of the data analytics team.
• Understanding client objectives, risks and compliance requirements and clearly communicating those to the team both at kick off and throughout engagement to ensure deliverables are tailored to clients’ needs
• Confidently leading team and allocating resources to meet project objectives whilst overseeing the execution and providing regular updates to clients on budget and timings
• Writes in an accurate, clear and informative manner, constructing communications and written materials that meet the needs of the audience with limited guidance.

Skills & Experience:

• Proven Project Management Skills: Demonstrated ability to manage data projects within set timelines and budgets, with a strong emphasis on project management and transparent reporting.
• Professional Experience: A solid track record of working in a professional service firm or large corporate environment, managing a high-performing analytics team. The team should focus on data transformation, manipulation, and analysis to deliver actionable outcomes.
• Problem-Solving Mentality: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to effectively translate client outcomes into data processes, bridging the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Mentorship: A passion for mentoring and shaping the careers of junior team members.
• Client Focus: Strong client focus with the capability to handle multiple engagements simultaneously, providing reliable advice, guidance, and insights that are easily understood.
• Technical Proficiency: Moderate to high experience with Alteryx, Python, Power BI, Databricks, or similar data analytics software. Experience in data transformation using Alteryx is a plus.
• Specialized Experience: Previous experience in payroll remediation, wage theft analysis, superannuation, or long service leave (LSL) is advantageous.
• Educational Background: A university degree in Business Analytics, Economics, Statistics, Accounting, Mathematics, or a related field is preferred.

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:

• Balance work from home with collaborative team connection days
• First professional services firm to trial a 9-day fortnight
• Promotion opportunity | structured learning and development at all career levels
• Mental health support, financial & wellbeing coaching
• 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/or Torres Strait Islanders, those in the LGBTQI+ community and individuals who identify as having disability or are neurodivergent.  Click here for recruitment support information and to learn more about 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 Betty, 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.

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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.