Business Services Intermediate / Senior Accountant

grantthorntonaus; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible / hybrid working

Recharge Time

Funded professional membership

Study assistance

Up to 26 weeks parental leave

Gym membership

Health insurance discounts

Job summary

Grant Thornton Australia in Adelaide is seeking an Intermediate or Senior Accountant to join our Private Enterprise (Business Services) team. You will work with a diverse portfolio of clients, manage tax and compliance tasks, and contribute to strategic planning across the client lifecycle.

This role offers a friendly, supportive culture with meritocratic collaboration, hands-on delivery, and hybrid working.

Qualifications

• Professional accreditation in Business / Commerce, Accounting or Finance or related qualification.
• CA qualification attained or commenced.
• Significant experience in business and tax advisory within a chartered accounting setting.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Highly organised with ability to manage priorities in deadline-driven environments.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of accounts, tax returns, BAS, FBT and payroll tax returns for a broad range of clients, from SMEs to large companies
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with clients
• Liaise with clients regarding compliance requirements and assist with tax and accounting advice
• Monitor and review the work of junior team members and provide development, coaching and mentoring as required

Education

CA qualification

Business / Commerce / Accounting or Finance degree

Job description

• Broaden your exposure with a diverse portfolio of large clients and complex entity structures


• Flexible and hybrid working that supports when, where and how you work


• Recharge Time to refresh, reset and support work-life balance

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 Private Enterprise (Business Services) team is looking for an Intermediate or Senior Accountant to join our friendly, supportive Adelaide 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

Enjoying a meritocratic culture and 'hands-on' work style, you'll be involved in a broad range of activities, including:

• Preparation of accounts, tax returns, BAS, FBT and payroll tax returns for a broad range of clients, from SMEs to large companies


• Build and maintain positive working relationships with clients


• Liaise with clients regarding compliance requirements and assist with tax and accounting advice


• Monitor and review the work of junior team members and provide development, coaching and mentoring as required

Skills and experience

You will be a caring, conscientious accounting professional who thrives in a client-facing environment. With well-developed analytical and critical thinking skills, you love to approach problems from different angles and with close attention to detail, in order to find innovative, practical solutions.

• Qualification(s) and / or professional accreditation(s) in a relevant discipline such as Business / Commerce, Accounting or Finance, or other relevant professional or overseas qualification(s)


• Have attained or commenced a CA qualification


• Significant professional experience in business and tax advisory within a chartered accounting setting


• Excellent written and spoken communication skills, with a desire to go 'above and beyond' to delight your clients


• Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities within a deadline-driven environment

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.

Remarkable perks that put you first

• Flexible / hybrid working options and Recharge Time available


• Funded professional membership and study assistance


• Up to 26 weeks' paid parental leave | paid secondary carers' leave


• Fully funded gym membership | Health Insurance discounts

And many more!