Senior Associate, Business Services

Grant Thornton International; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton Australia is seeking a tax adviser to support the preparation of financial statements, tax returns and related reports for a diverse client base including private businesses and high net worth individuals.

You will liaise with the ATO, contribute to innovative structures, and build lasting client relationships while staying compliant with Australian tax legislation.

Qualifications

• Experience within a professional service firm; working collaboratively with family groups, private businesses and high net worth individuals.
• Knowledge and demonstrated application of Australian Tax Legislation, working across a broad subsection of Australian corporates, privately owned businesses, and individuals tax matters.
• Relevant tertiary qualification and CA/CPA qualified (or currently completing).
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to collaboratively work with and influence stakeholders at all levels of client organisations.
• Demonstrated flexible, adaptable and innovative approach to complex problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of financial statements, tax returns, BAS, FBT, payroll tax returns along with assisting with tax and accounting advice for a broad range of clients including privately owned businesses, high net worth families and corporate clients, with exposure to international clients if desired.
• Preparation of SMSF financial reports and tax returns.
• Researching and analysing tax technical issues across various tax areas.
• Liaising regularly with the ATO on various matters, including seeking remission of ATO penalties and interest.
• Monitoring, reviewing and liaising with clients and regulatory bodies regarding accounting compliance requirements.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of commercial structures to assist clients in achieving their business and personal goals.
• Build strong client relationships and regularly monitor, review and liaise with them regarding compliance requirement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Tax legislation knowledge

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Experience in professional services

Education

CA/CPA qualified

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

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.

Key responsibilities

• Preparation of financial statements, tax returns, BAS, FBT, payroll tax returns along with assisting with tax and accounting advice for a broad range of clients including privately owned businesses, high net worth families and corporate clients, with exposure to international clients if desired.
• Preparation of SMSF financial reports and tax returns.
• Researching and analysing tax technical issues across various tax areas.
• Liaising regularly with the ATO on various matters, including seeking remission of ATO penalties and interest.
• Monitoring, reviewing and liaising with clients and regulatory bodies regarding accounting compliance requirements.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of commercial structures to assist clients in achieving their business and personal goals.
• Build strong client relationships and regularly monitor, review and liaise with them regarding compliance requirement.

Skills & experience

• Experience within a professional service firm; working collaboratively with family groups, private businesses and high net worth individuals.
• Knowledge and demonstrated application of Australian Tax Legislation, working across a broad subsection of Australian corporates, privately owned businesses, and individuals tax matters.
• Relevant tertiary qualification and CA/CPA qualified (or currently completing).
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to collaboratively work with and influence stakeholders at all levels of client organisations.
• Demonstrated flexible, adaptable and innovative approach to complex problem solving.

Salary & benefits

The salary range for this role is $90,000 to $110,000 per annum inclusive of superannuation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.