Senior Associate, Business Services

Grant Thornton Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton Australia is seeking an experienced Business Services Senior Accountant to join our Melbourne Team. You will prepare financial statements, tax returns and related compliance for a diverse client base, including high net worth individuals and corporate clients.

The role requires CA/CPA qualification (or in progress), strong tax knowledge, and robust interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional services firm with private clients.
• Knowledge of Australian Tax Legislation across corporates, private businesses, and individuals.
• Tertiary qualification and CA/CPA qualified (or nearing completion).
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements, tax returns, BAS, FBT, payroll tax returns, and provide tax/advisory support to clients.
• Prepare SMSF financial reports and tax returns.
• Research and analyse tax technical issues across areas.
• Liaise with ATO on matters including remission of penalties/interest.
• Monitor and liaise with clients and regulators on accounting compliance.

Skills

Australian Tax Legislation

Client relationship management

Tax advisory

Financial statements

Communication skills

Education

CA/CPA qualified (or close)

Job description

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

As an established team with a targeted growth plan we are looking for an experienced Business Services Senior Accountant to join our Melbourne Team. Focused on fostering a culture of collaboration and inclusion, this team is passionate about everything they do and will support you in following your chosen pathway within Business Services.

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 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

Your passion for understanding your clients' businesses will see you go beyond addressing technical issues to developing actionable growth recommendations. This role will suit someone with the following skills, experience and attributes:

• 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

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.

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

Need some help applying or participating in the recruitment process? 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.