We are Grant Thornton. We go beyond business as usual, so you can too.
Grant Thornton Ireland (GT) has nearly 3,000 people in 9 offices across Ireland, The Isle of Man, Gibraltar, and Bermuda, with a presence in over 145 countries around the world, and a global network of over 68,000 people.
At GT, we work as trusted advisors, bringing local knowledge and national expertise, with a global presence, to help businesses succeed – wherever they are located. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships and empowering our clients to make the right decisions for their organisation now and for the future.
Whether that is working with the public sector to build thriving communities, with regulators and financial institutions to build trust, or with a diverse range of businesses to help them achieve their goals, Grant Thornton Ireland work hard to support clients to act on the issues that matter.
At GT Ireland we don’t just predict your future, we build it.
A Career at GT
Looking for a more fulfilling role in professional services? One where fresh thinking, collaboration and diversity are valued? At Grant Thornton we do things differently.
What does this mean for you?
A career in a more inclusive working environment, a more collaborative work culture, a more supported, flexible working role, more possibilities to grow and more opportunities to help shape the future for your clients. We respect and value your experience. And we want you to bring your authentic self to work and be at your best. It is how it should be.
Grow with us
At Grant Thornton, we care about our people and work hard to make you feel valued. If you are looking to deepen and develop your skills, knowledge, and experience throughout your career, then that is what you will get, and more.
The role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Dublin office of our firm as an Operations Associate / Administrator. At Grant Thornton, we continually invest in our people to empower them and bring out the best in them to achieve their ambitions. We are an inclusive, progressive firm who work hard, enjoy challenges, and celebrate our achievements and our diversity. You will have the opportunity to develop your career and gain experience working in a fast-moving team. Your role will involve providing support and assistance the Audit and Assurance partners Operations team. If you are looking to develop your skill set in a dynamic, global firm then this role is for you.
Who are we looking for?
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Dedicated high achievers.
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People who thrive in a fast-paced environment, and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete.
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Detail-oriented process improvers.
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Critical thinkers who naturally see opportunities to develop and optimise work processes – finding ways to simplify and standardise.
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Self-directed people who take ownership of their work to drive productivity, change, and results.
What does the role entail?
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Provision of administrative support to the Audit & Assurance (A&A) Operations management team.
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Management of the audit operations mailbox, responding to general queries and escalating issues where necessary to A&A Ops Management Team.
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Coordination of internal department meetings and minute taking.
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Preparation of presentation slides and material in PowerPoint.
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Maintaining templates for key client documents.
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Supporting the onboarding process for all new joiners to the department.
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Act as a key liaison for the A&A team with the central facilities team; trouble shooting facilities related queries, managing lockers etc.
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Assist with coordination and management of special projects, as required.
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Various ad-hoc administration duties and support to wider Audit team.
What skills will the successful candidate have?
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Handle confidential information and sensitive issues in a reliable and discreet manner.
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Have the ability to work well as part of a team, while also being able to use initiative when needed.
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Have the ability to communicate professionally and articulately at all levels.
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Strong organisational skills and efficient in approach to organising work.
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Strong client focus with excellent oral and written communication skills.
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Flexible and adaptable to learning/taking on new tasks and responsibilities.
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Proficient in MS office packages.
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Attention to detail extremely important.
Life at GT
Reward and benefits:
Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive.
Inclusion and diversity:
Included and valued for your difference is how everyone should feel at work. Not just because it is right, but because we are all at our best when we are able to be ourselves. So, when you join Grant Thornton, we will work hard to ensure that is how you feel. We want you for who you are. We are excited to see the personality and perspectives you will bring to our team because we know we will all benefit from them.
Diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision-making, improves the quality of our delivery, and helps us to meet the needs of our clients. Our firm is built on people and their ideas, so we want to hear all the new perspectives and fresh thinking you have to offer.
Recognition:
We want to create a culture of recognition and celebrating success, by saying thank you to people who surpass our expectations and recognising the right values and behaviours. Our Shout Out recognition scheme is our way of highlighting and promoting achievements. Whether you simply want to say thank you, celebrate a special occasion or give an award for doing something exceptional, you can do all of this and more through the scheme.
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