Grant Thornton Australia
Financial Statement Reporting Accountant
To be the leading business advisors to dynamic organizations by helping them unlock their potential for growth.
Finance and Accounting
Full-time
Office | Sydney, NSW, Australia
Visa sponsorship · No
Junior · A role for someone with some basic skills, good motivation and ability to learn. Typically 1-2 years of experience is required.
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Why Grant Thornton Australia
Grant Thornton is one of the world's leading organisations of independent assurance, tax and advisory firms. With more than 73,000 Grant Thornton people, across 149 markets, we are focused on making a difference to clients, colleagues and the communities in which we live and work.
About the role
About this role Be part of our Sydney Private Business Tax and advisory Division as a Financial Statement Reporting - Associate and play a vital role in delivering precise and compliant financial statements. Work alongside dedicated team members and esteemed clients to ensure the highest standards in financial reporting. Key responsibilities
- Providing accounting support to PBTA team and clients in applying specific accounting standards.
- Assist National Technical Accounting Head/Lead - PBTA in performing technical accounting research.
- Ensure financial statements meet regulatory requirements and best practice.
- Resource for PBTA team members seeking guidance on accounting matters.
- Compile GPFS and SPFS.
- Ability to apply Australian Accounting Standards applicable to clients’ businesses and industries in which clients operate.
- Ensure compliance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act.
- Collaborate with the PBTA team and clients for annual GPFS preparation including planning, and identification and addressing of accounting issues.
Skills & experience
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field
- CA/CPA preferred.
- At least 2 years of experience in auditing and preparing GPFS and SPFS.
- In-depth knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
- Ability to learn and adapt to changing regulations and accounting standards.
- Experience with financial statement preparation software (e.g., Acurri). 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.
Reach your remarkable At Grant Thornton we do things differently because we understand that when you strive for better and care about what you do remarkable things are possible. We’re a dynamic and authentic mix of backgrounds, perspectives and ways of thinking. We’re driven by our shared purpose – we care for our people, clients and communities and support them to thrive. With us, you’ll be exposed to challenging and rewarding opportunities – building your confidence and capabilities at every step. You’ll be supported, motivated and inspired by a team of passionate and caring collaborators and leaders. You’ll be empowered to build a career path that’s tailored to you and encouraged to make a meaningful difference. And we’ll make sure the excellence you deliver and the impact you make is always seen, felt and celebrated. Remarkable perks that put you first:
- First professional services firm to trial a 9-day fortnight
- Continuous learning and development programs
- Work from home options | team connection days
- Competitive compensation packages
- And many more!
What you'll be responsible for
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Process Management and Ongoing Improvement
Manage and improve organizational processes to minimize complexities and increase productivity
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Accounts Payable and Receivable Management
Maintain and update accounts payable and receivable, issue invoices and undertake reconciliations
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Pipeline Management
Prioritize and maintain pipeline while owning the sales cycle from discovery to close, in order to meet targets and goals
Skills you'll need
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Collaboration
Works with others by being open, clear in communication and listening to achieve goals
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Prioritization
Compares and ranks the relative importance &/or urgency of different tasks to identify the best order of actions
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Attention to detail
Accurately identifies and rectifies discrepancies or errors that exists in information and deliverables
Meet the team
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.