Graduate, Specialist Tax (Indirect Tax)
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Job Summary
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. Its why we go beyond in the way we care for our people clients and communities and support them to thrive always.
A graduate program with a difference
Lifes too short for a cookie-cutter career that treats you like another cog in the machine. So from the get-go we will look to challenge your curiosity and fuel your passions empowering you to build a one-of-a-kind career path.
More than that as leaders in accounting tax and advisory services were committed to setting you up for success through our remarkable support network within a globally integrated firm filled with possibilities.
What we offer you:
- Remarkable support grow your technical knowledge and business acumen through a structured learning and development program; financial and study leave support to help you undertake your CA qualification; a dedicated coaching Manager and Partner to help you thrive in your career journey.
- Remarkable exposure work alongside leading Partners and specialists across a broad range of industries and experiences develop strong relationships with your clients participate in national and international secondment opportunities as they arise.
- Remarkable impact make a meaningful difference in a way that feels personal to you through a range of social environmental and sustainability initiatives committees and networks.
- Remarkable perks including a 9 day fortnight; flexible working arrangements; a complimentary health club & gym membership; social events and clubs; well-being mental health support; paid volunteering leave.
Your opportunity
We currently have opportunities for driven and commercially-minded students to join our Melbourne Indirect Tax team to commence by March 2026 (or earlier).
Managing GST in Australia as well as other indirect taxes like stamp duty land tax fuel tax credits and payroll tax can be a complex and costly exercise for most businesses.
Our Indirect Tax team works with closely with clients to help them minimise the impact of GST state taxes and other indirect taxes on their organisations.
Joining theIndirectTaxteam as a graduate will see you:
- preparing client activity statements (i.e. BAS)
- reviewing a clients controls and processes to ensure GST is accurately recorded and reported
- drafting client advice on strategies to optimise GST recovery
- liaising with the ATO and preparing applications on behalf of client with respect to the tax treatment of certain products goods or services
- building a strong foundational understanding of the various State Taxes and the jurisdictional differences between states/territories
- keeping up to date with legislative and regulatory changes as well as landmark case law.
Eligibility
To be eligible for a 2026 graduate role you must be:
- on track to complete your studies by the end of 2025 or have recently completed a relevant undergraduate/postgraduate degree within the last two years; and
- an Australian or New Zealand Citizen a Permanent Resident of Australia or a visa-holder (subject to some conditions).
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:
Apply online
Complete our online testing the Grant Thornton Strength Assessment
Complete the video interview
Attend an assessment centre and/or interview
Need additional support
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for anyone who wishes to apply and we warmly welcome applications from students who have a disability or identify as neurodiverse. Should you require any adaptations to the recruitment process or need any additional support from us to help you perform at your best please reach out to our Early Careers team onor to discuss your application and your individual circumstances.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Tax Experience
- Accounting Software
- GAAP
- QuickBooks
- Accounting
- Sage
- Account Reconciliation
- Analysis Skills
- Research Experience
- SOX
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial Analysis
About Company
Today, Grant Thornton LLP is the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, one of the world’s leading organizations of independent audit, tax and advisory firms. These firms help dynamic organizations unlock their potential for growth by providing meaningful, forward-looki ... View more
