Job Description

Who we are
You know those big cities that still feel like small towns? Where everyones friendly and helps each other out? Thats like Grant Thornton. Except here were all professionals and there isnt a mayor or a general store. What were trying to say is that were a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. We employ over 3000 people across Canada, and we truly care about our colleagues, our clients and the communities where we work and live. Thats whats most important to us. Were building a thriving organization thats purpose driven and still want to remember what your favourite milkshake flavour is.

As a Senior Administrative Assistant your responsibilities will include:

• Work directly with our Senior Management team and their clients to help manage their dynamic growing practices
• Schedule, liaise and communicate with others, including clients, to proactively prepare information in advance of meetings (calendar management)
• Receive, distribute, redirect and respond to mail, email, telephone calls, reports and other material. Ensure appropriate follow up action is taken where required in order to meet deadlines
• Prepare, draft, edit and format letters, reports, presentations, spreadsheets and other client correspondence using MS Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Oversee the client relationship management software for the group, including entry of opportunities, managing the progress and finalization, and client and job creation in the billing system
• Manage the billing process, including drafting and sending invoices to clients on behalf of Senior Managers
• Prepare and track expense claim submissions
• Support the team in the delivery of exceptional client service
• Occasional reception coverage may be required
• Participate in the development of internal systems and processes
• Partake in projects with others within the New Brunswick business unit (NBBU)
• Coordinate internal/external meetings, room bookings, video conferences
• Must be bilingual

Be Grant Thornton
If youre a bit like us, youre driven to connect with how others are feeling and thinking. Here we walk in others shoes before taking action. Just imagine being part of a team that puts we before me, where flexAbility is a mindset, and where you trust your colleagues to have your back. At Grant Thornton, youll work with inspiring leaders who support your development, both personally and professionally. This is a place where your insatiable curiosity enables you to think, see and hear from a variety of perspectives, a place where every day is different and having the courage to grow is part of who you are. And when all this comes together, well thats when the magic happens!

Want to learn more about who we are and how we live our purple every day? Read our colleagues stories at www.discoveryourpurple.ca

Think youve got what it takes to be a Senior Administrative Assistant? Like the colour purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes were also hoping you can tick:

• Proven work experience in a busy professional services environment, would be considered as asset
• Strong attentional to detail, organizational skills, and be able to switch between multiple priorities efficiently
• Advanced working knowledge of MS Suite
• Client-oriented attitude and exceptional client service skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Capable of meeting tight deadlines on multiple projects
• Innovative thinking, sound judgment, and adaptable to service needs
• Takes initiative and is a self-directed learner
• Able to maintain confidentiality when working with sensitive matters
• Available to work some overtime during peak tax filing seasons, particularly March, April and June

At Grant Thornton were focused on making a difference in the lives of our clients, our colleagues and our communities. Thats our purpose. Or, as we like to say, living our purple.

What's in it for you?

Profit sharing, Flex days, RRSP contributions, Firmwide holiday closure, Wellness benefits, Concierge-like benefits, Work from anywhere in Canada in the summer for 4 weeks, and more!

Are you ready to Discover Your Purple?

Grant Thornton