Executive Assistant, Private Advisory

7 months ago


Perth, Australia Grant Thornton Australia Full time

**fast-paced professional services environment**:

- **Amazing culture with a close-knit team**:

- **Fully funded gym membership | Salary continuance insurance | Health insurance discounts**

Grant Thornton Australia is a member firm of the Grant Thornton global network - one of the world's leading independently-owned and managed accounting, advisory and consulting firms.

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 seeking a highly organised, adaptable, and resilient Executive Assistant to support our Perth Private Business Tax & Advisory team.

This position suits an individual who can ‘think on their feet’ and display a high level of initiative, whilst also approaching problems with a solutions mindset. Being able to anticipate the needs of your stakeholders before and as they arise is a valuable skill that you will develop and utilise in this role.

As an internal client-facing role, excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. As such, you are someone who takes a great deal of care and pride in their work, and endeavours to always deliver to a high standard of quality.

**Key responsibilities**
- Supporting Partners and the broader Private Business Tax & Advisory team
- Database and system management - Salesforce CRM, Xero and iManage
- Client onboarding including assisting with preparation of engagement letters and completing domestic and international conflict checks
- Formatting of documents, presentations, proposals and preparing letters in line with Grant Thornton brand guidelines
- Coordinate and manage travel
- Manage and coordinate client and firm events
- Expense management via Concur
- General administrative tasks as required

Please note that additional training in our systems can be provided to those with no prior experience in this area.

**Skills and experience**

**Required**
- Previous experience in a similar role within a corporate environment
- Conscientious with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent organisation, time management and prioritisation skills
- Strong communication skills, with a positive approach to teamwork and the ability to collaborate with and manage expectations of various stakeholders at all levels
- Experience in the use of Microsoft Office suite including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Microsoft Teams

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.

**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:_**
- 9-day fortnight with no salary reduction
- Flexible working options available
- Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave
- Fully funded gym membership and health insurance discounts
- And many more


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