Address- Balance work from home with collaborative team connection days
- Supportive and inclusive workplace fostering strong collaboration
- Dynamic and forward-thinking leadership team
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
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.
The Finance team is responsible for protecting and supporting the Firm, our Partners and People in all matters financial and governance, ranging from financial and trust accounting, performance management, tax & compliance, credit & cashflow management to payroll.
Key responsibilities
- Overseeing the day-to-day activities of the Finance Operations team, ensuring the team is well-organised, efficient and delivers high quality and customer-service focused support to the business, and meets the compliance obligations for all subsidiaries.
- Responsible for the accuracy and integrity of transactional finance/accounting/payroll, period end results, statutory compliance and reporting to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Responsible for the continuous improvement of the team and data integrity and input, support with month-end and year-end close processes, cash flow forecasting and budgeting activities.
- Assist the Head of Financial Accounting Operations to manage the Commercial aspects of the business including statutory compliance, risk management, treasury (including bank covenant reporting, cash flow management and forecasting) and general insurances including workers compensation.
- Assist the Head of Financial Accounting Operations in strengthening and/or implement automation and internal controls and identifies areas for continuous improvement.
- Preparing annual financial statutory accounts and liaising with internal audit teams (where necessary) for the completion of annual financial statutory accounts and year end audits.
- Liaising with the internal tax team to support the completion of annual income tax returns, FBT returns and BAS.
- Partnering with our Operations Executives in their budget preparation and monitor of their costs vs budget on a monthly basis.
- This position will also complete ad hoc projects as directed by the Head of Financial Accounting Operations or the CFO such as Mergers & Acquisitions.
- Responsible for the management and support of Trust Accounts under APES310 and AFSL licence reporting
Skills & experience
- Sound understanding of the AASB framework as well as Australian income tax, FBT, GST legislation and APES310
- CA or CPA Qualified (or equivalent)
- Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role, preferable in a professional services firm
- Well-developed MS Excel skills
- Advanced Power BI Skills is highly regarded
- Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment whilst keeping focus on the objectives and driving initiatives to ensure that those objectives are met
- Strong people leadership skills
- Flexible and adaptable to rapidly changing business requirements
- Previous experience with systems such as Concur and Great Plain Dynamics is also highly regarded but not essential
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.
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
- Fully funded gym membership | Health Insurance discounts
- Funded professional membership
- Promotion opportunity | Structured learning and development at all career levels
- Diverse and inclusive firm culture | Mental health support, financial & wellbeing coaching
- And many more!
Need some help applying or participating in the recruitment process?
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 Marnie Wapshott, 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.
