Business Services Senior Accountant

Grant Thornton Australia; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible / hybrid working options

Funded professional membership

Up to 26 weeks’ paid parental leave

Fully funded gym membership

Health Insurance discounts

Job summary

Grant Thornton Australia invites applications for a Senior Accountant in our Adelaide office. You will work with a diverse client portfolio, handling accounts, tax and advisory tasks while supporting growth and a strong client experience.

You’ll thrive in a meritocratic, hands-on culture, mentoring junior staff and collaborating with business leaders to deliver practical, compliant solutions. This role offers flexible/hybrid working and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• CAANZ membership including completion of the Chartered Accountant (CA) program
• Qualification(s) and/or professional accreditation in Business/Commerce/Accounting/Finance or equivalent
• Significant professional experience in business and tax advisory within a chartered accounting setting
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills with a client-focused mindset
• Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities under deadlines

Responsibilities

• Preparation of accounts, tax returns, BAS, FBT and payroll tax returns for a broad range of clients
• 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 and mentoring as required

Skills

Client relationship management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Deadline management

Problem solving

Education

CAANZ membership including CA program

Degree in Business / Commerce / Accounting / Finance

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 Australia’s leading professional services firms, providing audit, tax, and advisory services to a diverse range of clients.

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 more than 1,500 remarkable people. Backed by six Australian offices and a global network spanning more than 150 markets, we offer the scale, connections and opportunities to help you shape your future, wherever it takes you.

About this role

Our Private Enterprise (Business Services) team is looking for a 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.

• Candidates must hold full CAANZ membership, including completion of the Chartered Accountant (CA) program
• 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)
• Significant professional experience in business and tax advisory within a chartered accounting setting
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills, with the 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.

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 ignite the potential within our people and clients to create enduring success and positively shape the communities around us.

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 / 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!