Senior Associate, Audit – Relocate to Australia

Grant Thornton Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight with no salary cut

Fully funded gym membership | Health保险

Funded professional membership

Promotion opportunity | Structured学习与发

Diverse and inclusive firm culture | 伴

Mental health support, financial &Well

Job summary

Grant Thornton Australia is seeking a Senior Associate to join our Audit team in Melbourne or Adelaide with relocation to Australia. You will lead statutory audits, develop client relationships, and leverage our global audit methods to deliver high-quality insights.

The role emphasizes independence, analytical rigor and value for diverse clients across sectors. We offer career development within a globally connected firm, supportive leadership, and a culture that encourages innovation,

Qualifications

• Experience in audit and assurance with IFRS and auditing standards.
• CA/CPA qualification or overseas equivalent.
• Strong client relationship and communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Forward-thinking with drive to innovate and improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Drive independent statutory audits of listed and unlisted companies and not-for-profit entities.
• Create complete and accurate audit work papers.
• Identify and report on client financial risks.
• Examine financial statements for statutory compliance and accuracy.
• Investigate technical issues to improve client outcomes.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Auditing standards

Analytical skills

Client relationship

Communication skills

Team management

Education

CA/CPA qualification or overseas equivalent

Job description

Senior Associate, Audit – Relocate to Australia

• Join a leading professional services firm in one of the world's most liveable countries
• Permanent, full-time opportunity
• Be part of a globally connected firm with excellent career development opportunities

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

Are you an experienced Auditor looking for a role in Australia? We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Associate to join our Audit team in Melbourne or Adelaide!

Our audit process is more than a compliance measure. Our robust, independent audits deliver actionable insights and add substantial value for our clients. We are fiercely independent. 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, 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.

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!

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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.

As we provide fair consideration and evaluation to a high volume of applications, we endeavour to provide feedback on your application at the earliest opportunity.