Who We Are You know those big cities that still feel like small towns? Where everyone’s friendly and helps each other out? That’s like Doane 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 skilled services firm that still feels like a community. We employ about 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. A career in Assurance Services with Grant Thornton will provide you an opportunity to: Work with a team of professionals who assist individuals and businesses with a wide range of accounting and financial services

Be part of a unique work culture that challenges you to further your professional development and enlarge your chosen career path

Be part of a fast growing workplace with well respected professionals who are locally renowned in their respective field

Develop solutions with clients and co-workers through collaborative effort and discussion

Be engaged with clients on a variety of local and national projects As a Senior Accountant, Assurance your responsibilities will include: Planning, preparing and execution of financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations

Providing solutions to our clients on current business and financial conditions

Planning fieldwork assignments including budget and resource needs

Working closely with clients and providing exceptional client service





Building our reputation as the preferred business advisors in key sectors of our growing practice

Preparation of corporate and personal tax returns Doane 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 Doane 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 a Senior Accountant, Assurance? Like the colour purple?

Great. Here's a few more boxes we’re also hoping you can tick: CPA designation or designation near completion

2+ Years of public practice audit experience

Strong technical expertise in audit, accounting and tax





Ability to develop and present new ideas and conceptualize new approaches and solutions

Strong commitment to excellence and attention to detail

Proven problem solver with solid analytical skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Experience in leading teams of professionals on diverse engagements

Proficient with MS Office suite and Accounting software applications (CaseWare, TaxPrep, Sage, QuickBooks), with ability to quickly grasp new technology tools

Ability to travel within Nova Scotia is a requirement At Doane 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! Our special culture shines through when we have the opportunity to connect in person.

That’s why we’re working in a model where teams are required to be together in the office 4 days per week. Are you ready to Discover Your Purple?

Doane Grant

Thornton 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.

📌 Senior Accountant, Assurance [Audit] (Sydney)
🏢 Doane Grant Thornton
📍 Sydney