Executive Assistant, Private Business Tax

**Provide day-to-day true EA support predominantly to two Partners in our Private Business Tax and Advisory team.**:

- **Office admin role within a fast-paced accountancy firm environment**:

- **Work for a firm that celebrates flexibility - hybrid working, 9-day fortnight and more**

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.

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**About this role**

We are seeking a highly organised, adaptable and resilient **Executive Assistant** to support our **Melbourne Private Business Tax and Advisory** division on a **full time, permanent basis**.

This is a dynamic role in which no two days will be the same, with key responsibilities including (but not limited to):

- Diary management / meetings for both staff and clients - arranging client meetings and managing bookings and catering.
- Coordinate and manage expenses, travel and travel-related activities
- Large range of event coordination for both internal and client events
- Debtors / Fees - assistance with billing, WIP reporting for Partners and debtor management, as required.
- Formatting of documents, presentations and preparing letters in line with GT brand guidelines
- Database and system management - update ATO Portal, Xero, Salesforce and other tools
- Other _ad hoc_ administrative tasks as required

**Skills & experience**

You will be a responsive individual with a ‘can-do’ attitude, who approaches problems with a solutions mindset. You display a high level of initiative, multi-tasking and adapting quickly to last-minute changes; you can anticipate the needs of your stakeholders before and as they arise. You are a conscientious person who takes care and pride in their work, endeavouring to always deliver to a high standard of quality.

**_ Required_**
- Previous experience within an Executive Assistant position
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills gained within an internal client-facing environment.
- Understanding of the importance of always ensuring confidentiality while handling sensitive information
- Conscientious with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent organisation, timekeeping and prioritisation skills
- Experience in the use of Microsoft Office suite including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word

**_Desirable_**
- Previous experience in an accounting or professional services environment would be advantageous.

**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:_
- Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave | paid secondary carers leave
- Balance work from home with collaborative team connection days
- Respectful & supportive teams
- Fully funded gym membership | Health Insurance discounts
- And many more