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Form of work Build diverse accounting experience within a friendly, supportive team
Enjoy excellent career development, working alongside knowledgeable professionals in a truly ‘hands-on’ role
Work for a firm that celebrates flexibility – office and hybrid work arrangements
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
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
Mental 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; Family Inclusive Workplace Certified 2022/2023; Diversity Council of Australia Certified Inclusive Employer 2021/2022
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Our growing Private Business Tax & Advisory (Private Advisory) team is looking for a Business & Tax Accountant to join the Brisbane office. This position may also suit candidates who wish to work from our Cairns 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.
Enjoying a meritocratic culture and ‘hands-on’ work style, you’ll be involved in a broad range of activities, including:
Preparation of accounts, tax returns, BAS, FBT and payroll tax returns for a broad range of clients, from SMEs to large companies
Assist with tax and accounting advice
Build and maintain positive working relationships with clients
Monitor, review and liaise with clients regarding compliance requirements
Provide development, coaching and mentoring opportunities to Graduates in the team (as required)
SOUND LIKE YOU?
The budgeted remuneration for this role is $65,000 to $75,000, inclusive of superannuation and commensurate with skills and experience.
You will be a caring, conscientious accounting professional who thrives in a client-facing environment. With well-developed analytical and critical thinking skills, you love to approach problems from different angles and with close attention to detail, in order to find innovative, practical solutions.
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)
Have commenced (or planning to commence) a CA qualification
An interest in both business and tax, ideally with at least 2 years' professional experience within a chartered accounting environment
Excellent written and spoken communication skills, with a desire to go ‘above and beyond’ to delight your customers
Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities within a deadline-driven environment
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.
