• See your technical expertise valued and career development supported in this high-performing team
• Work for a firm that celebrates flexibility – hybrid working, 9-day fortnight and more!
• 9-day fortnight with no salary reduction

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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

This opportunity is to join a rapidly growing CFO Advisory practice within our Private Business Tax and Advisory Group. The group supports clients with accounting and reporting challenges, including ESG and non-financial reporting, and provides a range of hands-on support services to finance teams.

The team is dynamic and entrepreneurial with a tight-knit culture and, above all, a strong sense of fun. Working directly with partners and directors, you will play a critical role in our growth by building strong client relationships, producing high quality deliverables, and identifying potential target clients. You will learn a great deal and be exposed to senior client teams across our broad client base.

Key responsibilities

• Participating in the strategic growth of the practice by identifying key targets, potential new service offerings and opportunities for expansion
• Proactively leading the planning, approach, risk management and delivery of engagements, including enabling managers and junior staff, WIP monitoring and making associated commercial decisions
• Reviewing client deliverables, delegating, and overseeing preparation and managing executive review
• Leading business development activities, maintaining strong client and internal networks and developing strategic plans for key accounts and areas of focus
• Leading the development of proposals
• See your technical expertise valued and career development supported in this high-performing team
• Work for a firm that celebrates flexibility – hybrid working, 9-day fortnight and more!

Skills & experience

You will be motivated, organised and keen to make a contribution. This role will suit someone with the following skills, experience, and attributes:

• Excellent leadership skills and a proven track record of executing under pressure
• Strong report writing and communication skills and a history of delivering tailored, high-quality advice
• An ability to generate new client work and a strong existing relationship network
• A strong track record in delivering findings, observations, and advice to clients
• Ability to build and lead teams in a diverse and inclusive manner
• Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent qualification and a minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience
• Attention to detail
• Strong problem solving skills

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:

• First professional services firm to trial a 9-day fortnight
• Continuous learning and development programs
• Work from home options | team connection days
• Competitive compensation packages
• And many more!
• 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.