Administration Assistant, Financial Advisory

• Starting at $65,000 incl. super + hybrid working + 9-day fortnight
• Permanent role – work full-time or part-time (0.6 FTE)
• Fully funded gym membership | Salary continuance insurance | Health insurance discounts

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

We’re looking for a motivated Administration Assistant with a positive, ‘can-do’ attitude to support the Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) teams in our Melbourne or Sydney office.

This is a permanent role with the flexibility of working full-time or part-time (0.6 FTE), depending on the availability of the successful candidate.

Key responsibilities

• General administrative duties, such as electronic filing, scanning, and document preparation
• Support with expense management, organisation of meetings, room bookings and coordination of travel for the team
• Support event and conference, webinar planning and management for clients and teams
• Assist other team members with preparation of fees and client invoicing, as well as processing invoices for accounts payable
• Assist in undertaking conflict checks and company searches
• Preparation of correspondence and other documentation, including some minute-taking
• Database and system management – update Salesforce CRM and other tools

Skills and experience

Required

• Conscientious with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent organisation, timekeeping and prioritisation skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills gained within an internal client-facing environment
• Demonstrated attention to discretion when handling confidential or sensitive matters
• Experience in the use of Microsoft Office suite including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word

Desirable

• Previous administration experience within a corporate environment would be advantageous
• Knowledge of Salesforce, APS, Concur and / or iManage, or similar systems

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:

• 9-day fortnight with no salary reduction
• Flexible working options available
• Work in comfort and dress for your day
• Fully funded gym membership and health insurance discounts
• And many more!

Your application

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 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 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.