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  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Expression of Interest - Undergraduate Accountant (Rolling Intake)

Location details

On-site

  • Australia

    Australia

    • Queensland

      Cairns

Location

Cairns

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Opportunity details

  • Opportunity typeInternship, Clerkship or Placement
  • SalaryAUD 56000 / Year
  • Additional benefitsNo less than $56k including superannuation
  • Number of vacancies1-5 vacancies
  • Start dateStart date Ongoing

A 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 – with near limitless potential to unlock and harness.

Every day we seek to 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, and 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.

What we offer you:

  • A part-time (3 days per week), paid opportunity to gain work experience whilst you complete your studies
  • Exposure to real client work and projects with a social/community impact
  • A plethora social and networking opportunities
  • Receive mentoring and regular on-the-job feedback from your assigned buddy and coaching manager
  • A structured learning program to support the development of your technical skills and commercial acumen

Eligibility

To be eligible for an undergraduate opportunity in our Cairns office, you must be:

  • Currently studying at an Australian university or TAFE;
  • An Australian or New Zealand Citizen, a Permanent Resident of Australia or a visa-holder (subject to some conditions); and
  • Able to commit to working 3 days per week in our Cairns office.

International students and graduates

We welcome applications from international students who are studying at an Australian tertiary institution.  To be eligible to apply, you will need to demonstrate that you have full time working rights within Australia at the time of your application.  We recommend you review our international student and graduate eligibility information prior to starting your application.

Please note: Grant Thornton Australia will not sponsor students or graduates for the purposes of residency. Successful candidates will be required, as a condition of their employment, to maintain a current visa or where relevant, to independently apply for and obtain permanent residency.

Your application

Five easy steps to starting your career at Grant Thornton:

  • Get to know us
  • Apply online
  • Complete our online testing – the Grant Thornton Strength Assessment
  • Complete the video interview
  • Attend an assessment centre and/or interview

Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

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Australia
Australian CitizenAustralian Permanent ResidentInternational Student/Graduate VisaAustralian Work Visa (All Other)
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New Zealand
New Zealand Citizen

Qualifications & other requirements

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Degree or Certificate
Qualification level
Qualification level
Bachelor or higher
Study field
Study field (any)

Hiring criteria

  • Experience requirementNo experience required
  • Working rights
    Australian Citizen
  • Study fields
    Business & Management
  • Degree typesBachelor or higher
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About the employer

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Grant Thornton Australia

Rating

4.1

Number of employees

1,000 - 50,000 employees

Industries

Accounting & Advisory

With our unique culture and opportunities, our organisation is a place where you can stand out from the crowd and kick start your career.

Pros and cons of working at Grant Thornton Australia

Pros

  • The people, culture and work-life balance.

  • Grant Thornton is truly an exceptional place to work. The firm really values diversity and inclusivity, and actively supports various charities.

  • The flexibility of home and office.

  • Exposure to a number of types of clients, good structure, really nice offices, good culture, other associates always ready to give you a hand.

  • 9 day working fortnights during quiet periods has been amazing. It helps incentivise me to finish my work earlier so I can get time off.

Cons

    • It seems that there is not much cross over between different service lines.

    • Sometimes you are required to work after hours.

    • Sometimes you will need to visit the client that is quite far away.

    • While the starting salary may be lower, the potential for growth and advancement is promising.

    • Lots of online training modules to complete at the beginning.