Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant Grant Thornton Australia Perth WA Full-time Onsite Salary Continuance Insurance

This is an office administration position within a fast-paced accountancy firm. It is a maximum-term contract opportunity, concluding on 18 December 2026.

Grant Thornton Australia is a leading independently-owned and managed accounting, advisory, and consulting firm globally. Our culture is built on a commitment to our clients, people, and communities, driven by our promise to ‘Reach for Remarkable’ through proven expertise, principled execution, and personalised experience. In Australia, we support over 1,500 individuals across six national offices and partner firms in more than 145 markets.

About this Role

As an Executive Assistant in the Perth Audit and Assurance team, you will be integral to the smooth day-to-day operations and provide intuitive support to our Partners and the wider Audit team. You will demonstrate initiative, multitasking abilities, and the capacity to adapt quickly to last-minute changes. Proactively anticipating stakeholder needs as they arise, you will exhibit agility and responsiveness within a dynamic professional services environment. This role is a maximum-term parental leave cover contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to four Partners and the broader Audit team.
• Manage inboxes, calendars, and schedule meetings and events.
• Coordinate and manage travel, accommodation, and related tasks.
• Assist with client onboarding in Salesforce, collaborating with the Client Acceptance team.
• Manage and maintain databases and systems, including regular updates in Salesforce CRM.
• Prepare and format documents and correspondence according to Grant Thornton brand guidelines.
• Assist in the preparation of regulator documentation.
• Support business development activities, including proposal preparation, contact mapping, and tracking BD activities.
• Assist with monthly billing processes and process invoices in WPR.
• Process Partner expenses in Concur.
• Provide general administrative and ad hoc support as required.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience as an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant within a corporate or professional services environment is required.
• 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 multitask and work effectively under pressure.
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, and Word.

If you are interested in this role but do not feel you meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply and explore the unique skillset and attributes you can bring to the team.

Reach Your Remarkable

At Grant Thornton, we operate differently, understanding that striving for better and caring about what you do leads to remarkable outcomes. We are a dynamic mix of backgrounds, perspectives, and ways of thinking, driven by our shared purpose to care for our people, clients, and communities, supporting them to thrive. You will be exposed to challenging and rewarding opportunities, building confidence and capabilities. You will receive support, motivation, and inspiration from a team of passionate collaborators and leaders. You will be empowered to build a tailored career path and encouraged to make a meaningful difference. The excellence and impact you deliver will be recognised and celebrated.

Remarkable Perks that Put You First

• Flexible working options available.
• Mental health support, financial, and wellbeing coaching.
• Health insurance discounts.
• Diverse and inclusive firm/team culture.
• And many more.

Application and Recruitment Support

We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and 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 a disability or are neurodivergent. Click here for recruitment support information and to learn more about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Grant Thornton.

For questions or to request any adaptations or additional support to perform at your best during the application or recruitment process, please contact Sarah McGrory from our Talent Acquisition team at gtt•••••••••••@au.gt.com.

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