2022 Assistant Financial Accountant (Start ASAP)

At Grant Thornton, YOU are at the heart of everything we do. 

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

You have completed your university studies (or are on track to complete by the end of 2022), had some experience within a commercial business and are now ready to jump into the big league. You love all things accounting.

Working within the Finance team this role is responsible for supporting the financial accounting activities of Grant Thornton Australia Limited and all related entities ensuring the provisions of accurate and timely internal accounting and finances services. Your understanding of the accounting function will ensure you are able to work effectively with team members and clients to answer queries relating to statutory compliance and general account queries. Duties will include but not limited to;

• Support for the group's financial accounting activities by providing key operational and strategic financial support to the business and wider finance team
• Assisting in the preparation of monthly management reporting and annual statutory reporting
• Bank reconciliations and cash flow management
• Trust Account Administration (APES310)
• Improving internal controls
• Accounts Payable backup
• Assisting in the preparation and management of the group’s monthly BAS, year-end income & FBT tax returns requirements as well as compliance with local and international standards
• Assisting in the annual external audit

Please note, this entry-level role will see you working with Grant Thornton’s in-house Finance team and is not part of our broader graduate program.

SOUND LIKE YOU?

In addition to having completed a relevant Bachelor’s degree or post-graduate studies in Accounting, this role will suit someone with the following skills, experience and attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately
• Strong financial analytical skills
• Technical accounting, taxation and reporting skills
• Well-developed MS Excel skills and a working knowledge of accounting packages

A FIRM 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.

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.

YOUR APPLICATION

If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you throughout the recruitment process, please contact Kate Minns, Early Careers Manager on 03 8663 6436 or at earlycareers@au.gt.com to discuss your application and your individual needs.