• Build diverse accounting experience within a friendly, supportive team
• Enjoy excellent career development, working alongside knowledgeable professionals in a truly ‘hands-on’ role
• Work for a firm that celebrates flexibility – hybrid working + competitive lifestyle benefits

 

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

Owners of private businesses face many challenges throughout the business life cycle – from managing daily operations, tax and compliance, to navigating a competitive landscape and planning an exit strategy.

 

Key responsibilities

Understanding how to grow our clients’ business means you will get involved in a broad range of activities including:

• Preparation of financial statements, tax returns, BAS, FBT and payroll tax returns for a broad range of clients from SMEs to large companies
• Assisting with tax and accounting advice
• Building relationships with clients
• Developing and supporting junior team members
• Monitoring, reviewing and liaising with clients regarding compliance requirements

 

Skills & experience

Your passion for understanding your clients’ businesses will see you go beyond addressing technical issues to developing actionable growth recommendations. This role will suit someone with the following skills, experience and attributes:

• Previous experience in business advisory services within a chartered accounting environment
• CA Qualified or working towards
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Be able to work collaboratively with others and autonomously
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Exposure to international taxation issues would be beneficial
• Exposure and/or experience with virtual CFO service offerings would also be advantageous but not essential

Only direct applications will be accepted (no agencies please). Please note that we have not engaged any recruitment agencies to represent us for this role.

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 to support you to achieve a more balanced approach to life
• Free annual gym membership to help keep you fit and healthy
• Active employee networks and social committees to get you involved in the things you are passionate about
• Family focused support to suit your parental and / or caregiving needs, including 26 weeks’ parental leave and a parental leave superannuation scheme
• Mental health and wellbeing resources and coaching, so you look after yourself both inside and out
• Funded CA qualification and additional study support classes to foster continuous learning
• 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 Marnie Wapshott, 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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