Job Description
Full job description
Become an industry expert and join a firm truly invested in your professional development
‘Hands-on’ accounting role working with a diverse client portfolio
9-day fortnight with no salary reduction
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.
About this role
We are looking for an Associate or Senior Associate to accelerate their career within our high-performing Adelaide Corporate Tax team.
We provide tailored advice and insights for every aspect of the corporate tax process, helping our clients to manage business-specific tax challenges such as tax audits, international tax issues, corporate governance obligations, and mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence and deal structuring.
This is a genuinely caring, supportive team which will value your individual contribution: where your capability will not only be recognised and rewarded, but also nurtured throughout your career milestones. The Partners are committed to and invested in your ongoing development, to build technical compliance and advisory skills as well as non-technical skills such as leadership, management and presentation.
Opportunity to work closely and directly with Partners and senior team members from day one, with a transparent career development pathway
Regular tax training through internal and external training platforms
Day-to-day opportunities for ‘hands-on’ involvement with clients, with continuous mentoring and support from the team
Key responsibilities
Preparation and review of company and trust tax returns for a wide range of clients
Research and assistance with tax consulting advice (such as tax consolidation, tax treaties, hybrid mismatches, Controlled Foreign Companies, withholding taxes, thin capitalisation, permanent establishments, AMITs etc)
Assist clients with M&A activities, including tax structuring and tax due diligence services
Research and assist with preparing advice and calculations in connection with international tax issues
Assist clients with ATO reviews, governance matters and audits
Work with the ATO to obtain rulings for clients
Research and analyse technical tax issues and preparation of tax reports
Assist with business development initiatives and proposals
You will also develop your leadership and mentoring skills, helping to provide technical training and learning opportunities for other team members such as Graduates and Vacationers.
Skills and experience
University degree in a related discipline, such as Accounting / Finance, Business / Commerce, Legal and / or relevant professional qualification(s)
CA qualified or currently working towards your CA qualification
Significant corporate tax professional services experience
Good understanding of taxation of entities in Australia and basic understanding of taxes
Understanding of basic tax effect accounting calculations to determine tax liabilities
Analytical skills and an inquisitive, commercial mindset, with a desire to deeply understand clients’ businesses, challenges and confident in applying knowledge to routine matters
Previous experience assisting and coaching less experienced team members
Demonstrable strong work ethic and commitment to excellent client service
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.
