• 9-day fortnight with no salary reduction
• Balance work from home with collaborative team connection days
• Promotion opportunity | structured learning and development at all career levels

Grant Thornton Australia is one of the world's leading independently-owned and managed accounting, advisory and consulting firms.

Our culture is underpinned by a commitment to our clients, people and communities, and our promise to ‘Reach for Remarkable’ by providing proven expertise, principled execution, and personalised experience.

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

Our growing Private Business Tax & Advisory (Private Advisory or Business Services) team is looking for a Manager to join the Melbourne 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.

Key responsibilities

As a leader within the team your expertise will be highly valued as you take ownership of a variety of tasks, including (but not limited to):

• Manag a client 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

Skills & experience

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.

This role will suit someone with the following skills, experience and attributes:

• People management and leadership capabilities, with genuine care for your people
• Diverse business advisory experience (including private business and high-net worth clients), leading the delivery of high-quality and robust strategic projects
• 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)
• Highly-developed interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to collaboratively work with and influence stakeholders at all levels of client organisations
• Demonstrated adaptable, flexible and innovative approach to complex problem-solving

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:

• Flexible working options to support you to achieve a more balanced approach to life
• Free annual gym membership to help keep you fit and healthy
• Family focused support to suit your parental and / or caregiving needs, including 26 weeks’ parental leave and a parental leave superannuation scheme
• Funded CA qualification and additional study support classes to foster continuous learning
• 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/or Torres Strait Islanders, those in the LGBTQI+ community and individuals who identify as having disability or are neurodivergent.  Click here for recruitment support information and to learn more about 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 Betty, 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.

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