Experienced Business Services Senior Accountant - dual language

• 9-day fortnight with no salary reduction • Balance work from home with collaborative team connection days • Promotion opportunity | structured learning and development at all career levels 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 As an established team with a targeted growth plan we are looking for an experienced Senior Associate to join our Melbourne Team. Focused on fostering a culture of collaboration and inclusion, this team is passionate about everything they do and will support you in following your chosen pathway within Business Services. We have a number of clients who are dual-language , so proficiency in both English and Mandarin is essential for this role. The ability to communicate effectively across these languages will be key to delivering exceptional service and building strong client relationships. Key responsibilities Understanding how to grow our clients’ business means you will get involved a broad range of activities, including: Preparation of financial statements, tax returns, BAS, FBT, payroll tax returns along with assisting with tax and accounting advice for a broad range clients including; privately owned businesses, high net worth families and corporate clients, with exposure to international clients if desired Contribute to the development and implementation of commercial structures to assist clients in achieving their business and personal goals Work collaboratively with private business team both locally, nationally and internationally to develop proactive client solutions Build strong client relationships and regularly monitor , review and liaise with them regarding compliance requirement Across your career pathway at Grant Thornton, you will have the opportunity to engage in business development activities designed to enhance your portfolio by focusing on your passion and building on your chosen specialisation Skills & experience P roficiency in both English and Mandarin Your passion for understanding your clients’ businesses will see you go beyond addressing technical issues to developing actionable growth recommendations. This role will suit someone with the following skills, experience and attributes: Experience within a professional service firm; working collaboratively with family groups, private businesses and high net worth individuals Knowledge and demonstrated application of Australian Tax Legislation, working across a broad subsection of Australian corporates, privately owned businesses, and individuals tax matters CA/CPA Qualified with a solid base Finance/Accounting degree or similar We are looking for someone driven to take our service offering to the next level Highly developed interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to collaboratively work with and influence stakeholders at all levels of client organisations Demonstrated flexible, adaptable and innovative approach to complex problem solving 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 to achieve a more balanced approach to life Free annual gym membership to help keep you fit and healthy Family focused support to suit your parental and / or caregiving needs, including 26 weeks’ parental leave and a parental leave superannuation scheme Funded CA qualification and additional study support classes to foster continuous learning 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. #LI-Hybrid