Senior Associate, Sustainability Reporting - Flexible Hours

Grant Thornton Australia Limited; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

CA/postgrad study support

Gym membership & health discounts

Structured learning & development

Job summary

Grant Thornton Australia is recruiting for a Senior Associate to lead sustainability reporting advisory engagements across Australia and beyond. You will work under senior leaders with a national team, delivering high‑quality outputs and practical guidance on regulatory requirements.

The role offers national scope with Sydney/Brisbane-based applications, flexible work options and strong focus on development within a collaborative, client‑facing environment.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualified, or related tertiary qualifications.
• Experience in financial audit or ESG/sustainability assurance is beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and AASB standards.
• Familiarity with sustainability frameworks (TCFD, GRI) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sustainability reporting advisory engagements with clients.
• Coordinate defined workstreams, planning and inputs for timely delivery.
• Collaborate with assurance, tax and advisory teams to integrate sustainability considerations.
• Draft clear client deliverables, memoranda and external publications.
• Research and apply sustainability standards and regulatory guidance.
• Support readiness assessments and pre-issuance reviews of reports.
• Develop and deliver client/internal training and capability-building programs.
• Support proposal development and business development activities.
• Mentor junior team members and foster a collaborative culture.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Client delivery experience

Sustainability reporting interest

Regulatory guidance analysis

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Job description

Grant Thornton Australia is recruiting for a Senior Associate to lead sustainability reporting advisory engagements across Australia and beyond. You will work under senior leaders with a national team, delivering high‑quality outputs and practical guidance on regulatory requirements.

The role offers national scope with Sydney/Brisbane-based applications, flexible work options and strong focus on development within a collaborative, client‑facing environment.