Senior Associate, Audit & Assurance

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

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Gym membership

Professional membership

Promotion opportunity

Diversity & inclusion

Mental health support

Wellbeing coaching

Job summary

Grant Thornton Australia is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join the Melbourne Audit Team. You will lead independent statutory audits, work with ASX-listed and private entities, and deliver high-quality audit work using our global methodology and latest technology.

The role emphasizes robust audit delivery, client relations, and development through structured learning and development across career levels in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in 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.

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

IFRS knowledge

CA/CPA qualified

Client relationship skills

Analytical skills

Multitasking in fast-paced environment

Forward-thinking/innovation

Education

CA/CPA full 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

• 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 worlds 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 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.

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 our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail]