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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 more than 1,500 remarkable people. Backed by six Australian offices and a global network spanning more than 150 markets, we offer the scale, connections and opportunities to help you shape your future, wherever it takes you.

About this role 

We are looking for a Senior Manager to lend their expertise and client focus to our Sydney Private Enterprise team (also known as Business Services.) 

This opportunity would suit a self-driven individual looking to propel their career to the next level, building their own brand and leveraging their business development skills on a clear pathway to Partnership. 

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 ignite the potential within our people and clients to create enduring success and positively shape the communities around us. 

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 and Recharge Time available 

• 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! 

Need some help applying or participating in the recruitment process?

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.  Click here for recruitment support information and to learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Grant Thornton.

Should you have questions or require any adaptations or additional support for your individual circumstances so you may perform at your best during the application or recruitment process please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]

As we provide fair consideration and evaluation to a high volume of applications, we endeavour to provide feedback on your application at the earliest opportunity.

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