Senior Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Who We AreYou know those big cities that still feel like small towns? Where everyone’s friendly and helps each other out? That’s like Grant Thornton. Except here we’re all professionals and there isn’t a mayor or a general store. What we’re trying to say is that we’re 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. That’s what’s most important to us. We’re building a thriving organization that’s purpose driven and still want to remember what your favourite milkshake flavour is. As a Senior Administrative Assistant your responsibilities will include: Working independently and within a team environment to support our client service colleagues to produce high quality client deliverables Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and Adobe Acrobat to proofread and assemble financial statements, tax returns, correspondence, proposals and presentations in accordance with firm standards and branding Preparation of letters and reports using firm templates in compliance with firm standards Proofread, review for quality and verify content before finalizing any client deliverables Scan documents and embed in electronic file Participate in training and stay current with company software Provide billing support using various Grant Thornton systems and in accordance with the terms of the engagement letter Entering and maintaining client data using Microsoft Dynamics 365 software, creating jobs in D365, rolling forward of jobs/files, and archiving as appropriate for the engagement Coordinating internal/external meetings, room bookings, meals/catering and events General administrative duties including, but not limited to: reception backup, filing, photocopying, scanning, faxing and mailing Be Grant Thornton If you’re a bit like us, you’re 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, you’ll 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 that’s 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 you’ve got what it takes to be Senior Administrative Assistant? Like the colour purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we’re also hoping you can tick: Significant work experience demonstrating use of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams) 2 to 4+ years of administrative experience Excellent data entry skills and high attention to detail with an aptitude for proofreading and suggesting alternatives Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to multi-task and prioritize Exceptional client service mindset Computer savvy – ability to learn and troubleshoot various computer programs Able to handle multiple tasks and shifting priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy Takes initiative, takes direction and works well independently Keen attention to detail, efficient and accurateAt Grant Thornton we’re focused on making a difference in the lives of our clients, our colleagues and our communities. That’s 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 LLP is committed to employment equity, human rights and respectful workplace principles throughout the life cycle of employment, including at the recruitment and hiring stages. We welcome applications from members of all equity deserving groups, including persons with disabilities, women, racialized and/or Indigenous applicants. Should you require accommodation in relation to the recruitment process, please notify us by emailing and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs.

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