• Enjoy excellent career development within a meritocratic, supportive team culture
• Exciting, diverse portfolio of clients across a variety of sectors
• Work for a firm that embraces flexibility - hybrid and office options available

A FIRM THAT IS AS UNIQUE AS YOU

Grant Thornton Australia is a leading audit, tax and advisory firm where care is just as important as capability - because we believe that the experience is just as important as the outcome. With our values at the core, we are creating a unique and constructive culture where we care for our people, clients and communities and support them to thrive.

YOUR LIFE AT GRANT THORNTON

We understand work is just one aspect of your life, so along with a competitive salary you'll have access to a wide variety of benefits that focus on you and your wellbeing, including:

• Flexible working options to support you achieve a more balanced approach to life
• Free annual gym membership to help keep you flexible, fit and healthy
• Active employee networks and social committees to get you involved in the things you are passionate about
• Family focused support to suit your parental and / or caregiving needs, including 26 weeks' parental leave and a parental leave superannuation scheme
• Mental health and wellbeing resources and coaching, so you look after yourself both inside and out
• Funded CA qualification and additional study support classes to foster continuous learning

We are proud to be a workplace that champions a culture of inclusion and diversity where our people are supported, connected and heard. We recognise the importance of individual flexible work options and family-friendly work practices in maintaining diverse, adaptive and high-performing teams. To support you, we are committed to growing authentic and inclusive leaders who create a vibrant and collaborative working environment. Collaboration, Authenticity, Responsibility and Excellence (CARE) are our values and these guide us in supporting our people, our clients and our community to thrive.

Grant Thornton strives for equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We strongly encourage female candidates, Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQI+ community and people with disability to apply.

2022 AWEI Silver Employer Award; 2022 Employer of the Year Women in Finance Award; Family Inclusive Workplace Certified 2022/2023; Diversity Council of Australia Certified Inclusive Employer 2021/2022

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

About the team

Our Corporate Tax team offers a caring, nurturing environment in which your capability will not only be recognised and rewarded, but also supported as you meet and excel in your career milestones.

The team's leaders are committed to your ongoing development, focusing holistically on technical compliance and advisory skills as well as interpersonal and commercial competencies such as leadership, management, and presentation skills.

• Work closely and directly with partners from day one
• Day-to-day opportunities for hands-on involvement with clients, with continuous support and mentoring from senior members of the team
• Funded CTA qualification and paid study leave to foster learning
• Regular tax training through internal and external training platforms
• Potential future secondments to interstate and overseas offices
• Talent identification and mentoring programs held overseas, which selected managers attend each year

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Associate to join our Sydney Corporate Tax team on a permanent basis.

You'll join an established, highly knowledgeable and supportive team who are committed to delivering an exceptional experience for large corporate clients, advising on a wide range of matters and helping stakeholders to navigate the complex Australian taxation regime.

• Preparation of company and trust tax returns, including consolidated company tax returns, for a wide range of large corporate clients
• Preparation and review of tax-effect accounting calculations
• 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.)
• Research and assistance with preparing advice and calculations in connection with international tax issues
• Assist clients with M&A activities, including tax structuring and tax due diligence services
• Assist clients with ATO reviews, governance matters and audits, as well as liaising with the ATO to obtain rulings for clients
• Research and analysis of technical tax issues and preparation of tax reports
• Assistance with business development initiatives and proposals, including preparing for and attending meetings with clients

SOUND LIKE YOU?

You are a driven, experienced tax professional eager to accelerate their career in a pure corporate tax role within a rewarding team environment. Approaching problems with a positive attitude and solutions focus, you are excited by the prospect of collaborating with blue-chip corporate clients and guiding them through the process from start to finish.

• University degree in a related discipline, such as Business / Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Law and / or other relevant professional qualification(s)
• Previous exposure to working with large corporate tax clients in a commercial or professional services environment
• Analytical skills and an inquisitive mindset, with a desire to deeply understand clients' businesses, challenges and confidence in applying knowledge to routine matters
• Demonstrable strong work ethic and commitment to excellent client service

If you are 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.