Audit Senior Associate

Grant Thornton Australia is a leading audit, tax and advisory firm where care is just as important as capability - because we believe that the experience is just as important as the outcome. With our values at the core, we are creating a unique and constructive culture where we care for our people, clients and communities and support them to thrive.
YOUR LIFE AT GRANT THORNTON
We understand work is just one aspect of your life so along with a competitive salary you'll have access to a wide variety of benefits that focus on you and your wellbeing including;
Free annual gym membership to help keep you flexible, fit, and healthy
Active employee networks and social committees to get you involved in the things you are passionate about
Family focussed support to suit your parental and/or caregiving needs, including 26 weeks paid parental leave and parental leave superannuation scheme
Mental health and wellbeing resources and coaching so you look after yourself both inside and out
Professional membership to encourage continuous learning
Flexible working options to support you to achieve a more balanced approach to life, including trialling an optional 9-day fortnight model with 100% pay
We are proud to be a workplace that champions a culture of inclusion and diversity where our people are supported, connected and heard. We recognise the importance of individual flexible work options and family friendly work practices in maintaining diverse, adaptive and high performing teams. To support you we are committed to growing authentic and inclusive leaders who create a vibrant and collaborative working environment. Leaders encourage your unique perspective and support you to be your whole self every day as you steer the career path you planned. Collaboration, Authenticity, Responsibility and Excellence (CARE) are our values and guide us in supporting our people, our clients and our community to thrive.
Grant Thornton strives for equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We strongly encourage female candidates, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTI+ community and people with disability to apply. Click here to see more of our inclusive culture in action.
2022 AWEI Silver Employer Award; 2022 Employer of the Year Women in Finance Award; Family Inclusive Workplace Certified 2022/2023; Diversity Council of Australia Certified Inclusive Employer 2021/2022
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
At Grant Thornton, our audit process is more than a compliance measure. At the heart of our approach is the belief that our robust, independent audits deliver actionable insights and add substantial value for our clients. We are fiercely independent. We work with ASX-listed companies, privately owned businesses and Not for Profits and take the time to understand the organisation, including its profit drivers and key risks.
In this role, you will use Grant Thornton's proprietary global audit methodology, the latest technology to drive an efficient and effective audit process which will enable you to gain a wide range of assurance exposure including:
Independent statutory audit of the financial reports of a wide variety of entities including public listed and unlisted companies, proprietary companies, incorporated associations and other not-for-profit entities and government bodies
Preparation of complete and accurate audit work papers
Identifying and reporting on client financial risks
Using your analytical skills to analyse clients' financial statements and ensure they adhere to statutory requirements
Research of difficult technical issues and application of issues to clients' circumstances
SOUND LIKE YOU?
We're looking for an agile, responsive individual who brings innovative ideas to the table. Your passion for understanding your clients' businesses will see you go beyond addressing technical issues to developing actionable growth recommendations.
The following attributes are important to the team;
Experience in a similar Audit & Assurance environment ideally with a sound knowledge of IFRS