Manager, Restructuring Advisory

Grant Thornton Australia

Melbourne, VIC

Insolvency and Corporate Recovery (Accounting)

Full time

Salary Continuance Insurance

High-profile corporate insolvency engagements for a varied client portfolio

Balance working from home with team connection days

9-day fortnight with no salary reduction

Grant Thornton Australia is one of the world's leading independently owned and managed accounting, advisory, and consulting firms.

Our culture is underpinned by a commitment to our clients, people, and communities, and our promise to ‘Reach for Remarkable’ by providing proven expertise, principled execution, and personalized experience.

In Australia, we’re proud to support the careers of over 1,500 remarkable people. With six offices nationally and partner firms in more than 145 markets, wherever you want to go, we can take you there.

About this role

About the team

The Grant Thornton Restructuring Advisory team provides empathetic and tailored assistance to clients facing economic challenges during what can be an emotional, overwhelming, and rapidly evolving situation. Our restructuring and insolvency specialists work with leaders to implement proactive measures, with a view to turning the business around and retaining the most value for all stakeholders.

The breadth and variety of work available to this high-performing team ensure a dynamic environment in which you’ll be able to grow and thrive in your career. Our horizontal organizational structure will allow you to benefit from frequent, close interaction with the firm’s partners, who are industry leaders within their field.

About the role

We’re looking for a manager to be part of our market-leading Melbourne team.

You will play a key advisory role in our team and look after a broad range of corporate restructuring and insolvency engagements for a diverse spectrum of clients across different industries. You will manage relationships and collaborate with external stakeholders (such as business owners, investors, lenders, and solicitors) and lead on innovative and commercial solutions to help our clients navigate and recover from adverse circumstances.

Key responsibilities

Manage your own portfolio of restructuring and insolvency matters, including managing all aspects of formal and informal insolvency engagements with support from other team members as appropriate

Manage the trading of various businesses, including preparation and oversight of cash flow forecasts, calculating employee entitlements and overseeing supplier/customer accounts

Lead complex investigations, including source and application of funds, forensic tracing exercises, voidable transactions and insolvent trading reviews

Prepare and review creditor reports, statutory reports and independent business reviews, and undertake and oversee detailed financial analysis

Participate in business development activities, including assisting Partners in preparing and pitching for new engagements, as well as being involved in presentations, marketing and events

Encouraged to build your own internal and external networks, with support as required

Lead and/or assist in practice management, such as internal training, recruitment and WIP/debtor management

Provide coaching, mentoring and training opportunities to develop the skills of other team members

Skills and experience

Required

University degree in a related discipline, such as business/Commerce, accounting, or Finance, and/or relevant professional or overseas qualification(s)

Strong accounting background with extensive experience in corporate insolvency/restructuring

Experience in the conduct of business and financial forecast reviews for financiers or other stakeholders

Demonstrated leadership skills, with experience providing coaching and training to other team members

Strong personal brand and level of engagement with professional networks

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a willingness to learn and work as part of a collaborative team

Strong computer literacy, including use of Microsoft Excel

Desirable

CA/CPA or other relevant professional accreditation(s)

ARITA and/or TMA certification would be advantageous

If you’re interested in this role but don’t feel that you match every single one of our requirements, we would still love to hear from you and explore the unique skillset and attributes that you can bring to the team.

Reach your remarkable

At Grant Thornton we do things differently because we understand that when you strive for better and care about what you do, remarkable things are possible. We’re a dynamic and authentic mix of backgrounds, perspectives, and ways of thinking. We’re driven by our shared purpose—we care for our people, clients, and communities and support them to thrive.

With us, you’ll be exposed to challenging and rewarding opportunities—building your confidence and capabilities at every step. You’ll be supported, motivated, and inspired by a team of passionate and caring collaborators and leaders. You’ll be empowered to build a career path that’s tailored to you and encouraged to make a meaningful difference. And we’ll make sure the excellence you deliver and the impact you make are always seen, felt, and celebrated.

Remarkable perks that put you first:

Flexible working options available

Support to undertake CA or other postgraduate study

Structured learning and development at all career levels

Fully funded gym membership, Health Insurance discounts

And many more!

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Contact Sarah McGrory from our Talent Acquisition team at gttalentscouts@au.gt.com