2027 Grant Thornton Graduate - Business Advisory (Accounting) Asian Services CHC
Starting your accounting journey in 2027 and fluent in Mandarin? Perfect — our Graduate Program might be your next big step.
This unique graduate opportunity is available in our Christchurch offices!
Don’t start anywhere, start your career with us and enjoy:
- flexible working policies & participation in our 9-day fortnight trial with no reduction in pay
- professional development starting from day one
- your own mentor to help you on your learning journey
- a truly collaborative and inclusive culture
- competitive salary and benefits.
As a Grant Thornton graduate, you'll be actively encouraged to develop your skills; you’ll listen critically, dig deeper and have the confidence and credibility to challenge assumptions and make suggestions from day one. You’ve got to enjoy tough challenges, seek out opportunities and be ready to drive your career forward with a passion for business that equals ours.
And with a global network spanning more than 135 countries, we have the reach to take you where you want to go..
Requirements
Who are we looking for?
Free to be yourself, confident and approachable, you must be a great relationship builder and self-motivated who can inspire the people around you with your energy and ideas.
This is a graduate role created off the back of exciting growth in our Asian Services Group (ASG). You’ll play a key role in supporting their work, while getting involved and still supporting across our wider Business Advisory Services team, giving you exposure to a variety of tasks and plenty of opportunities to learn. We’re looking for someone who’s fluent in both Mandarin and English, enjoys collaborating with others, and isn’t afraid to jump in and try new things. Other key qualities are professional discretion, strong interpersonal skills, and a positive trustworthy presence. You will be working closely with a specialised client group so maturity, confidentiality and cultural awareness are essential.
As with our other Business Advisory (Accounting) grads, you will also need to have the following:
- Majored or Double Majored in Accounting, Finance or Economics
- Fluent in Mandarin – both written and speaking
- Be in your final year of study or have graduated within the last 12 months
- Have the right to work in New Zealand
Please ensure you have your CV and transcript ready - this transcript can be unofficial but it must be a PDF with your full name, name of your tertiary provider and your grades for the duration of your studies.
Benefits
What’s in it for you?
Everyone at Grant Thornton enjoys our flexible working policies and gets to participate in our nine-day fortnight trial with no reduction in pay. Our grads receive a competitive salary based on local market rates and the cost of living and we provide our new graduates with a starting bonus.
As you study towards your professional qualification, either CA, CPA or CFA, the firm will pay for your membership fees, module registration fees, provide paid study leave (and a paid leave day for your graduation!), as well as subject matter experts who are ready and available to answer your questions and provide workshops to help you cement your learning.
On top of that we provide:
- National Induction
- Buddy Program + People Manager - Whole rounded support
- Get Active Allowance - monthly allowance to support your physical wellbeing
- CA Study Masterclass (CASM) is available for those on the CA Program
- Immediate and direct client work
- Opportunity to work with Senior Partners immediately
- Volunteer day
- Flexible work options
- Fully funded and active social clubs
We empower our people to make a difference. We want our people to think for themselves, to speak up, and to actively shape our firm’s culture and future.
So, see what we have offer, how we work and how our people feel about Grant Thornton New Zealand via our careers website; then decide for yourself whether it's the right fit for you.
