Senior Associate, Audit & Assurance

Grant Thornton Australia Limited; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Gym membership

Health insurance discounts

Professional membership

Promotion opportunity

Structured learning and development

Diverse and inclusive culture

Mental health support

Wellbeing coaching

Job summary

Grant Thornton Australia Limited in Melbourne seeks an experienced Senior Associate for the Audit Team. The role focuses on statutory audits across listed, private, and not-for-profit entities, using Grant Thornton’s global audit methodology and latest tech to deliver valuable assurance.

You will work in a hybrid Melbourne office with exposure to diverse clients and complex risk profiles. The position requires IFRS auditing knowledge, CA/CPA or overseas qualification, and strong client

Qualifications

• Experience in an audit & assurance environment with IFRS knowledge.
• CA/CPA qualification or overseas equivalent.
• Exceptional client relationship and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and team members in a fast-paced setting.
• Forward-thinking approach to drive innovative efficiency in audits.

Responsibilities

• Drive independent statutory audits of public and private entities and not-for-profits.
• Create complete and accurate audit work papers.
• Identify and report on client financial risks.
• Expand analytical skills to examine financial statements for compliance.
• Investigate technical issues to improve client outcomes.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Audit & Assurance

Client relationship

Analytical skills

Deadline management

Innovative solutions

Education

CA/CPA qualification or overseas equivalent

Job description

• Balance work from home with collaborative team connection days


• Build diverse accounting experience within a friendly, supportive team


• 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

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Associate to join our Melbourne Audit Team. Our audit process is more than a compliance measure. Our robust, independent audits deliver actionable insights and add substantial value for our clients. We work with ASX-listed companies, privately owned businesses and Not for Profits and take the time to understand the organisation, including its profit drivers and key risks. You will use Grant Thornton’s proprietary global audit methodology and the latest technology to drive an efficient and effective audit process to gain a wide range of assurance exposure.

Key responsibilities

• Drive independent statutory audits of public listed and unlisted companies, proprietary companies, incorporated associations and other not-for-profit entities and government bodies’ financial reports


• Create complete and accurate audit work papers


• Identify and report on client financial risks


• Expand your analytical skills to examine clients’ financial statements and ensure they comply with statutory requirements


• Investigate difficult technical and application issues to improve client outcomes

Skills & experience

• Experience in similar Audit & Assurance environment with sound knowledge of IFRS and auditing standards


• CA/CPA full qualification or other relevant overseas qualification


• Exceptional client relationship and communication skills


• Strong problem solving and analytical skills


• Ability to manage multiple tasks and team members within a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines


• Forward-thinking approach to drive innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, decision-making, and team member experience

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.

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 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:

• 9-day fortnight with no salary reduction


• Fully funded gym membership | Health Insurance discounts


• Funded professional membership


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


• Diverse and inclusive firm culture | Mental health support, financial & wellbeing coaching


• And many more!

We are also the first professional services firm in Australia to trial and permanently implement a9‑Day fortnight with no reduction in salary.

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. We set the bar high to deliver a strikingly different working experience – in what we do but also how we do it.

We understand that everyone has different needs and responsibilities outside of work. Here, you can access a range of formal and informal flexible working options including adjusted work hours, part-time roles and hybrid working. We are also the first professional services firm in Australia to trial and permanently implement a9‑Day fortnight with no reduction in salary.