Business Services Manager / Senior Manager

• A firm that celebrates flexibility - hybrid options and 9-day fortnight available
• Contribute to a progressive, vibrant office and team culture
• See your technical expertise and leadership capability fostered and valued

A FIRM THAT IS AS UNIQUE AS YOU
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:

• Flexible working options to support you achieve a more balanced approach to life
• Free annual gym membership to help keep you flexible, fit and healthy, including trialling an optional 9-day fortnight model with 100% pay
• 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
• 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

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. Collaboration, Authenticity, Responsibility and Excellence (CARE) are our values and these 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 LGBTQI+ community and people with disability to apply.
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
Our growing Private Business Tax & Advisory (also known as Private Advisory or Business Services) team is looking for a Manager or Senior Manager to join the Brisbane office.
Business leaders face many challenges throughout the business lifecycle: from managing daily operations, tax and compliance, to navigating a competitive landscape and planning an exit strategy. As part of our 'Reach for Remarkable' brand promise, Grant Thornton's people are committed to providing a strikingly different client experience that is agile, authentic, and personal.
As a senior leader of the team your expertise will be highly valued as you take ownership of a variety of tasks, including (but not limited to):

• Manage a portfolio consisting of a variety of large privately-owned businesses and their owners, as well as collaboration with other teams across the firm nationally
• Build close working relationships with our clients, offering proactive, practical solutions to the various challenges faced by them
• Develop and implement commercial structures to assist clients in achieving their business and personal goals
• Develop and inspire a team consisting of Associates and Senior Associates
• Engage in business development activities in order to enhance your portfolio and build the specialisation that you wish to develop

SOUND LIKE YOU?
You will be an experienced people leader who can motivate and support their team through coaching and mentoring opportunities, contributing to a culture of collaboration and inclusion. You bring a caring, conscientious, and practical approach to your clients and are driven to take our service offering to the next level, finding innovative solutions that are tailored to each client's unique situation.
Required

• Qualification(s) in a relevant discipline such as Business / Commerce, Accounting or Finance, or other relevant professional or overseas qualification(s)
• CA / CPA qualified, or other relevant industry accreditation(s)
• Diverse business advisory experience (including private business and high-net worth clients), leading the delivery of high-quality and robust strategic projects
• Highly-developed interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to collaboratively work with and influence stakeholders at all levels of client organisations
• Significant people management and leadership capabilities, with genuine care for your people
• Demonstrated adaptable, flexible and innovative approach to complex problem-solving

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.
Sarah McGrory is the Talent Acquisition Business Partner recruiting this role. 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.
Advertised: 24 Nov 2023 E. Australia Standard Time
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