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We are Grant Thornton. We go beyond business as usual, so you can too.
Grant Thornton Ireland (GT) has nearly 3,000 people in 9 offices across Ireland, The Isle of Man, Gibraltar, and Bermuda, with a presence in over 145 countries around the world, and a global network of over 68,000 people.
At GT, we work as a unified team, bringing local knowledge and national expertise, with a global presence, to help businesses succeed – wherever they are located. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships and empowering our clients to make the right decisions for their organisation now and for the future. Whether working with the public sector to build thriving communities, with regulators and financial institutions to build trust, or with diverse businesses to help them achieve their goals, Grant Thornton Ireland works hard to support clients in addressing key issues.
At GT Ireland, we don’t just predict your future, we build it.
A Career at GT
Looking for a more fulfilling role in professional services? One where fresh thinking, collaboration, and diversity are valued? At Grant Thornton, we do things differently.
What does this mean for you?
A career in a more inclusive working environment, a more collaborative work culture, a more supported, flexible working role, more possibilities to grow, and more opportunities to help shape the future for your clients. We respect and value your experience. And we want you to bring your authentic self to work and be at your best. It is how it should be.
Grow with us
At Grant Thornton, we care about our people and work hard to make you feel valued. If you are looking to deepen and develop your skills, knowledge, and experience throughout your career, then that is what you will get, and more.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and driven candidate who is keen to progress within Ireland’s fastest-growing professional services firm. The position offers excellent prospects for progression and ongoing career development. This role involves providing VAT support to Directors and Partners on tax advisory and liaising with Irish and international clients, advising on all relevant VAT issues. To be considered, you should have a relevant tax, legal, or accountancy qualification and a minimum of five years’ experience in a professional tax, legal, or accountancy environment working within VAT.
We are recruiting a Receptionist at Grant Thornton to join our team in Cork. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and professional receptionist wishing to join a busy team in a professional environment. The main purpose of this role is to ensure the provision of an efficient and courteous reception service to all clients, visitors, and staff.
This role is an initial 12-month Fixed Term Contract.
Duties include but are not limited to:
* Managing day-to-day presentation of reception and general office areas
* Meeting and greeting clients in a courteous, professional, and friendly manner
* Managing meeting room and desk bookings
* Arranging catering requirements for meetings and office events
* Providing a professional and personable service to all clients
* Reserving meeting rooms and requesting catering arrangements
* Operating the switchboard and directing calls professionally
* Managing and ordering stationery and essential office stock
* On-site Health & Safety responsibilities
* Booking maintenance appointments and managing maintenance schedules
* Reporting maintenance issues using various software systems
* Ensuring site procedures are documented and kept up to date
* Supervising contractors on-site to ensure work is completed to a high standard
* Collaborating with head office to implement office initiatives related to group-wide programs
* Performing ad hoc facilities and reception administrative tasks
* Any other reasonable requests
Skills Required:
* Previous reception experience is essential
* Ability to confidently communicate with clients at all levels
* Computer literate, ICDL or equivalent
* Client service orientation and customer care skills
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills
* Self-motivated with a keen eye for detail
* Excellent organizational skills
* Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, hands-on environment
Life at GT
Reward and benefits:
Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to benefits that promote a healthy lifestyle and professional growth.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion
At Grant Thornton, we provide equitable opportunities for all colleagues. We are a responsible, sustainable business where equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) are central to our workplace culture. We value diverse backgrounds, cultures, orientations, ages, gender identities, abilities, and family types, believing that diverse teams present better perspectives, improve decision-making, and enhance our service delivery. We encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work, fostering an environment of integrity and mutual respect.
Recognition:
We aim to foster a culture of recognition and celebrate success through our Shout Out scheme. Whether saying thank you, celebrating a milestone, or recognizing exceptional work, our scheme helps highlight achievements and promote our core values.
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