• Executive Assistant role within a fast-paced professional services environment
• Fully funded gym membership | Health insurance discount
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 Executive Assistant in the Audit Team, you will play a key role in the effective day-to-day operations of the team and provide intuitive support, displaying a high level of initiative, multi-tasking and adapting quickly to last-minute change. You will proactively anticipate the needs of your stakeholders before and as they arise.
Please note that this is a maximum term contract opportunity ending mid October, 2026.
Key responsibilities
- Provide high‑level administrative support to four Partners and the broader Audit Team
- Manage inboxes, calendars, scheduling, and meeting coordination
- Complete client onboarding through Salesforce
- Process Partner expenses in Concur
- Organise internal meetings, and client / team events
- Preparation and formatting of documents and correspondence in line with Grant Thornton brand guidelines
- Manage and maintain databases and systems, including regular updates in Salesforce CRM
- Assist with Business Development including, proposal preparation, contact mapping and tracking of business development activities
- Support monthly billing processes
- Coordinate and manage travel, accommodation, and other travel-related activities
- Assist in the preparation of regulator documentation
- Process invoices in WPR and prepare and submit hospitality approval requests
- Provide general administrative and ad hoc support as required
Skills and experience
The ideal candidate will exhibit agility and responsiveness, thriving in a dynamic and demanding environment. This role is ideal for individuals with a background in professional services who can effectively demonstrate the following skills, experience, and attributes:
- Previous experience as an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant within a corporate or professional services environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a positive approach to teamwork and the ability to collaborate with and manage expectations of stakeholders at all levels
- Highly organised, with the ability to multi‑task and work effectively under pressure
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, and Word
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
Flexible working options available
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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What We Do
Your business deserves remarkable support. No matter your industry, business lifecycle stage, market or growth plans, our experienced audit, assurance, tax and advisory professionals are dedicated to achieving the best outcome for you and your stakeholders. To us, care is as important as capability because we believe that your experience is as important as the outcome. 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. Grant Thornton Australia is a member firm of the Grant Thornton global network – one of the world's leading independently-owned and managed accounting and consulting firms. Our brand is respected globally and recognised by capital markets, regulators and international standards setting bodies. In Australia, we have over 1,500 people across Tarndanya (Adelaide), Meeanjin (Brisbane), Gimuy (Cairns), Naarm (Melbourne), Boorloo (Perth) and Warrang (Sydney). Our business is based on transparency and independent governance of the highest standard, and our structure helps ensure accountability right through to our Board. Together, our purpose and values serve as our driving force and guidepost for all our interactions so that your business, our wider community and people within our own organisation have a strikingly different experience. Find out more: www.grantthornton.com.au
