Manager, Business Services

3 days ago


Greater Adelaide SA, Australia Grant Thornton Australia Full time

Work from home options | Team connection days
- 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 a **Manager**to lend their expertise and client focus to our Adelaide **Private Business Tax and Advisory**team (also known as Private Advisory or Business Services.)

Business leaders face many challenges throughout the business lifecycle: from managing daily operations, tax and compliance, to navigating a competitive landscape and planning an exit strategy. As part of our ‘Reach for Remarkable’ brand promise, Grant Thornton’s people are committed to providing a strikingly different client experience that is agile, authentic, and personal.

**Key responsibilities**
- Manage a portfolio consisting of a variety of large privately-owned businesses and their owners, as well as collaboration with other teams across the firm nationally
- Build close working relationships with our clients, offering proactive, practical solutions to the various challenges faced by them
- Develop and implement commercial structures to assist clients in achieving their business and personal goals
- Develop and inspire a team consisting of Associates and Senior Associates
- Engage in business development activities in order to enhance your portfolio and build the specialisation that you wish to develop

**Skills and experience**
- Qualification(s) in a relevant discipline such as Business / Commerce, Accounting or Finance, or other relevant professional or overseas qualification(s)
- CA / CPA qualified, or other relevant industry accreditation(s)
- Diverse business advisory experience (including private business and high-net worth clients), leading the delivery of high-quality and robust strategic projects
- Highly-developed interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to collaboratively work with and influence stakeholders at all levels of client organisations
- Significant people management and leadership capabilities, with genuine care for your people

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**:

- 9-day fortnight with no salary reduction
- Funded professional membership and study assistance
- Up to 26 weeks’ paid parental leave | paid secondary carers’ leave
- Fully funded gym membership | Health Insurance discounts
- And many more
- #LI-Hybrid_



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