What it does: Network of independent assurance, tax and advisory firms
Staff stats: Globally, more than 68,000 staff in over 145 markets. In Australia, there are 176 partners and 1500 people spread across six offices
The good bits: International secondments, supportive culture
The not so good bits: Lots of overtime, especially during busy periods
Hiring grads with degrees in Accounting, Commerce, Finance Economics, Law & Business Administration
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’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.
At Grant Thornton, 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. We are building a distinctive, positive environment that inspires and challenges our people to deliver compelling client experiences.
With industry-leading initiatives including providing generous leave entitlements, setting ‘ambitious gender and ethnicity targets’ and putting in place a ‘Flex Appeal’ program that encourages staff to ‘work how, when and where is best for you’. The network has also invested in providing leadership programs, including ones specifically designed for females.
Established in 2014, the Grant Thornton Foundation unifies our community support initiatives across Australia. It is one of the ways we deliver on the community aspect of our purpose: to support communities to thrive.
Our current national and local charity partners have been selected to deliver our commitment and focus on supporting marginalised young people, support services for victims of domestic violence and young people seeking mental health support.
While it’s clear where everyone sits in the hierarchy, the firm has a laid back vibe and there’s lots of interaction between people at all levels and it is a friendly and sociable workplace. Professionalism is expected during the workday but you can expect to have a lot of fun socialising with your colleagues after hours.
A remarkable career without compromise starts here
At Grant Thornton, we see the world a little differently – not for how things are, but for how they could be. And when it comes to people, we see you differently too. Not as resources to be used up, but as resourceful humans – with near limitless potential to unlock and harness.
Every day we reach for remarkable – in the opportunities we unlock, the experience we share and the results we deliver. But unleashing the remarkable in each of us takes CARE, that connects our passion with the purpose we live by. It’s why we go beyond in the way we care for our people, clients and communities, and support them to thrive, always.
Graduate and Vacationer Programs with a difference
Life's too short for a cookie-cutter career that treats you like another cog in the machine. So from the get-go, when you join us, you'll quickly discover that our approach to our Graduate and Vacation programs will challenge your curiosity and fuel your passion and ambition, empowering you to build a one-of-a-kind career path.
More than that, as leaders in accounting, tax and advisory services, we're committed to setting you up for success through our remarkable support network within a globally integrated firm filled with possibilities. With six offices across Australia and partner firms in more than 145 markets, wherever you want to go, we can take you there.
What we offer you:
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Online assessment - the Grant Thornton Strengths Assessment
Once we have reviewed your application for eligibility, you will be invited to complete the Grant Thornton Strength Assessment.
Video interview
Once you have completed the online assessment, a member of our Early Careers team will review your results. If selected to progress, you will be invited to complete a video interview.
Attend an assessment centre and/or interview
If you are successfully shortlisted, you will be invited to attend an assessment centre and/or an interview.
The assessment centre is a half-day activity session which incorporates a:
Feedback/Offer
Our team will finalise offer decisions shortly after the conclusion of your assessment centre and/or final interview.
If you have been successful, a member of our People & Culture team will call you to congratulate you and confirm your offer verbally. You will then receive a formal letter of offer from us via email containing all the details you need to know.
If you have been unsuccessful, a member of our People & Culture team will be in touch via phone call to advise you of our decision and to provide you with the opportunity to gain some feedback.
Application updates
We are fortunate enough to receive a large volume of applications for our graduate and vacation opportunities each year. We want to ensure every application is assessed individually and fairly so for this reason, assessing each application takes time. We ask for your patience and understanding throughout the application process.
You will always hear back from us regarding the outcome of your application - so if you have not been contacted yet, that means your application is still being considered, and you will hear from our team as soon as possible.
Applications for each office and service line are reviewed at different stages, however, we aim to minimise the wait time for candidates wherever possible. We will keep you updated at each stage of the recruitment process.
Once you have submitted your application, please ensure you regularly monitor your email and check your junk/spam mail settings as further updates regarding your application will be delivered via email.
Need additional support?
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for anyone who wishes to apply. Should you require any adaptations to the recruitment process or need any additional support from us to help you perform at your best, we encourage you to select the option when prompted in your application form. A member of our Early Career Team will then be in touch with you to discuss your preferred method of communication, how we can support you in your application and your individual circumstances.
Alternatively, you can get in contact our Early Careers team at any stage of the recruitment process on 03 8663 6436 or earlycareers@au.gt.com.
We care about your well-being and happiness so you can live a life you love. In addition to a competitive graduate salary, our benefits strive to help you reach those exceptional career milestones and ensure you’re able to enjoy a better balance of your work and life commitments.
What we offer you
Career milestones can happen every day. Where you go and how you fast-track your journey is up to you. Through our programs, you'll work alongside leading Partners and specialists across a broad range of industries and experiences.
Plus, get regular client exposure that provides you with exciting future opportunities to progress internally quickly within our organisation.
After building a solid foundation with us, your future at Grant Thornton may even see you broaden your horizons in a foreign country with one of our international member firms. After all, we do have the reach to take you where you want to go.
Whatever helps you succeed, we put resources at your fingertips with the ongoing support you need to develop and grow as you go. And it won't just be the confidence you'll build, but also exceptional, supportive relationships with colleagues and managers in a career path done your way.