Accounts administrator / bookkeeper

• Provide vital ‘behind-the-scenes’ support to a high-performing accounting team
• Work from Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney office with hybrid / WFH options available
• 9-day fortnight with no salary reduction

Grant Thornton Australia is a member firm of the Grant Thornton global network – one of the world's leading independently-owned and managed accounting, advisory and consulting firms.

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

Grant Thornton has a bold ambition to grow, partner with dynamic clients, create an inspiring workplace, and be a lean, well-oiled machine to drive change.

As an Accounts Administrator / Bookkeeper, you will be integral to this growth by providing vital ‘behind-the-scenes’ support to our market-leading national Restructuring Advisory team: ensuring efficiency, seamlessness and integrity of our service offering.

This role can be based in Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney, with hybrid and flexible working options available.

Key Responsibilities

• Setup, maintenance and management of Insol6 insolvency software including creation and allocation of jobs / tasks, as well as managing accounts, payments and forms
• ASIC document preparation and lodgement through Liquidators Portal 505s, AARs and EARs, etc. and monitoring of lodgements, maintenance of Liquidators Portal, Regulatory Portal and PNW Notices website, and maintenance / preparation of other statements, schedules and registers
• Preparation, lodgement and monitoring of lodgements of ATO forms for incapacitated entities and business activity statements (BAS), as well as liaising with ATO to monitor GST refunds and other associated tasks on ATO Portal
• Management of archive records and payment of invoices for records in storage
• Contribute to national processes, systems and continuous improvement measures for Restructuring Advisory, and contribute to Risk Management Action Plans (MAPs) as required

Skills And Experience Required

• Significant accounts and / or bookkeeping experience
• Highly organised, with excellent timekeeping skills and the ability to manage competing priorities within a deadline-driven environment
• Conscientious with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience using accounting systems such as MYOB, Xero, and Insol6, as well as use of ATO / ASIC and other portals (or the ability to learn)

Desirable

• Qualification(s) and / or professional accreditation(s) in a relevant discipline such as Accounting, Bookkeeping or Finance, or other relevant professional or overseas qualification(s)

If you are 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:

• First professional services firm to trial a 9-day fortnight
• Balance work from home with collaborative team connection days
• Up to 26 weeks’ paid parental leave | paid secondary carer’s leave
• Fully funded gym membership | Health Insurance discounts
• And many more!

Your applicationWe 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 LGBTI+ community and individuals who identify as having a disability or are neurodiverse. 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 **************@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.