Senior Associate

Senior Associate / Manager, Transaction Advisory Services
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About This Role
Our Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) team are capable, experienced, and hands-on – leveraging cross-border transaction knowledge and a holistic approach to due diligence, to help clients make informed decisions on pivotal transactions and deals such as mergers, acquisitions, divestments or listings.
As a Senior Associate or Manager in our Sydney TAS team, you will conduct all phases of financial due diligence on M&A transactions and Investigating Accountant engagements on stock exchange listings across various industries.
Key Responsibilities
Buy-side and sell-side due diligence on M&A transactions, IPO assignments (as Investigating Accountants) and other ad hoc advisory projects for corporate and private equity clients
Planning of assignments, including identifying engagement risk and determining the appropriate strategy in conjunction with Managers and Partners
Review and interpret financial statements and other financial data
Prepare and review detailed financial analysis to illustrate key business drivers and performance indicators
Draft comprehensive and succinct due diligence reports, including executive summaries
Participate in Q&A sessions with target businesses and their advisors
As an emerging leader, you will also provide coaching, mentoring and training opportunities to other team members, and participate in business development and networking activities.
Skills and experience
Significant experience in an accounting environment, with exposure to transaction due diligence and a thorough understanding of preparing and interpreting financial statements
Fluent written and spoken communication skills, with excellent report-writing and presentation skills
Critical thinker with analytical, logical and problem-solving skills, coupled with a high degree of commercial awareness and professional judgement
Well-developed organisational skills, with the ability to adhere to deadlines and manage competing priorities
Strong IT literacy, including use of Microsoft Office suite (primarily Excel and PowerPoint)
Desirable
Qualifications and/or professional accreditation in Business / Commerce, Accounting or Finance, or other relevant professional or overseas qualifications
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
Flexible working options available
Support to undertake CA or other postgraduate study
Structured learning and development at all career levels
Fully funded gym membership | Health Insurance discounts
And many more
Diversity, equity and inclusion
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for anyone who wishes to apply, and we warmly encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, those in the LGBTQI+ community and individuals who identify as having disability or are neurodivergent. For recruitment support information and to learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Grant Thornton, contact our Talent Acquisition team at
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