• Balance work from home with collaborative team connection days
• Work alongside collaborative leaders and industry experts

• Promotion opportunity | structured learning and development at all career levels

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

We are looking for a driven Senior Associate to join our growing Outsourced CFO team. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of clients, providing advisory services and making a positive impact on their growth journeys.

Key responsibilities

• Assist SME clients with outsourced finance functions, including cashflow management, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Prepare and analyse management reports, including KPIs and variance analysis.
• Preparation of SPFS and GPFS, ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Preparation and assistance with Corporate Tax Compliance, including company tax return, BAS, payroll tax and FBT returns.
• Opportunity to contribute to special projects, such as mergers and acquisitions, business restructuring, or funding initiatives.
• Opportunity to collaborate with stakeholders, including banks, investors, and business owners, to communicate financial insights effectively.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor
• Work effectively with directors and partners, and facilitate training for the junior team members

Skills & experience

You’ll be an all-rounder, responsive and reliable. Your passion for understanding your clients’ businesses will see you go beyond addressing technical issues to developing actionable growth recommendations. This role will suit someone with the following skills, experience and attributes:

• Previous experience in business advisory services within a chartered accounting environment
• CA qualified 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Be a good team player
• Able to adapt and learn quickly
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Proficient in Xero, Excel. Previous experience with SAP or Netsuite is a plus, but not required.

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:

• Fully funded gym membership | Health Insurance discounts
• Diverse and inclusive firm culture
• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave | paid secondary carers leave
• Promotion opportunity | structured learning and development at all career levels
• And many more!

Your application

Click ‘Apply’ to submit your application or if you have questions about this role, please contact Marnie Wapshott at GTTalentScouts@gt.com.au for a confidential discussion.

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 require any adaptations to the recruitment process or need any additional support from us to help you perform at your best, we encourage you to select the option when prompted in your application form. Our Talent Acquisition team will then be in touch with you to discuss your preferred method of communication, how we can support you in your application and your individual circumstances.

Alternatively, you can get in contact our Talent Acquisition team at any stage of the recruitment process at via their details above or gttalentscouts@au.gt.com.