Associate, Data Transformation

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

Our National Tax Digital Consulting team is responsible for delivering robust data solutions to complex business and financial issues facing our clients. The team is responsible for deploying advanced data analytics techniques on high volume, unstructured data sources whilst developing intelligent data models that automate complex calculations and provide insights on key risk factors to a client's business operations, particularly in the areas of payroll recalculation and taxation.

Additionally, you will work closely with other Grant Thornton service lines in our firm, providing support for complex analytics and dashboards on emerging market issues to deliver optimum outcomes for Grant Thornton's clients.

Your responsibilities will be focused on producing the engagement outcomes for clients with involvement across a broad range of activities including:

Key responsibilities

• Transform payroll data and prepare payroll recalculation workflows, ensuring a critical review of results
• Support the creation of payroll assurance tools and applications
• Work with clients on data requirements, data transformation and the interpretation of payroll recalculation outcomes
• Support the ideation of tax digital transformation opportunities and assist in the development of automation, analytics and AI-based solutions in taxation using leading technology

Skills & experience

• Proven track record, working in a professional service firm or large corporate environment, with a focus on data transformation, manipulation and cleansing payroll data, recalculation workflows or tax technology advisory
• Strong client focus with the ability to work on multiple engagements, whilst providing reliable advice, guidance and insights that are easily understood
• Requires moderate to high previous experience working in Alteryx and Power BI
• Relevant university degree

The salary range for this role is $75,000 to $86,000 inclusive of superannuation.

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:

• 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.
• And many more

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