Associate / Senior Associate, Restructuring Advisory

• Permanent role – work from home options + team connection days
• High-profile corporate insolvency engagements for a varied client portfolio
• 9-day fortnight with no salary reduction

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About this role

We’re looking for an Associate or Senior Associate to be part of our market-leading Restructuring Advisory team in Sydney.

You will play a key advisory role on a broad range of restructuring and insolvency engagements for a diverse spectrum of corporate clients across different industries, liaising with external stakeholders (including business owners, investors and lenders) and designing innovative and commercial solutions to help our clients navigate and recover from adverse circumstances.

Key responsibilities

• Manage your own portfolio of high-profile corporate insolvency matters, with support from other team members as appropriate
• Prepare creditor reports, statutory reports and independent business reviews, and undertake detailed financial analysis
• Assist with the trading of various businesses, including preparation of cash flow forecasts, calculating employee entitlements and overseeing supplier / customer accounts
• Support complex investigations, including source and application of funds, forensic tracing exercises, voidable transactions and insolvent trading reviews
• Contribute to the growth of less experienced team members and be involved in business development opportunities

Skills and experience

Required

• Prior corporate restructuring and insolvency experience gained within an accounting / professional services environment
• A proactive, ‘can-do’ attitude to problem-solving, coupled with critical thinking skills
• High degree of organisation and time management, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and manage competing priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a willingness to learn and work as part of a collaborative team
• Intermediate to advanced competency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Desirable

• Qualification(s) and / or professional accreditation(s) in a relevant discipline such as Business / Commerce, Accounting or Finance, or other relevant professional or overseas qualification(s)
• CA / CPA certified, or currently studying

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.

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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
• 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!

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.