- Own and optimise a critical Finance applications stack
- Partner with Finance and Digital teams to drive performance, security and continuous improvement
- Permanent full-time chance | Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney

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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 personalised 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

As our Applications Specialist, you will manage, support and optimise our Finance applications stack, working closely with our internal Finance team to ensure business-critical platforms are secure, performant, up to date and continually improved. This role supports key operations including time capture, billing, credit control, accounts payable, financial reporting, resource planning, travel and expense management. As the subject matter expert across platforms such as APS practice management, Workcapcha, Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains, SAP Concur, FCM, Saviom and Workplace Requisitions, you will be the primary point of contact for day-to-day system support, vendor engagement, project delivery and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities

- Support, maintain and continually improve the Finance applications stack, including APS practice management, Workcapcha time capture, Microsoft Dynamics Excellent Plains, SAP Concur, FCM, Saviom and Workplace Requisitions.
- Work with the internal Finance team to support month-end processes, including weekly timesheet posting, APS rollover, provisions and preparation of financial journals for import to Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains.
- Manage user setup, permissions, profiles and data access to ensure security and compliance across Finance platforms.
- Monitor system performance and security, troubleshoot issues and ensure platform stability.
- Stay current with application releases and roadmap future releases based on available features, vendor schedules and business requests.
- Manage relationships with platform vendors,



support partners and internal champion networks, while supporting project delivery and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support integrations between Finance applications and other platforms, including Salesforce and Databricks, collaborating with the Digital team to ensure seamless data flow and system interoperability.
- Partner with Finance and Programme Management teams to identify, assess, design and deliver enhancements that maximise return on investment and improve operational efficiency.
- Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement across Finance applications and connected platforms.
- Support the Digital training function with end-user training and support documentation to promote adoption and effective use of Finance applications.

Skills & experience

- Relevant tertiary qualification or a combination of qualification and experience within the IT field.
- Experience supporting both SAAS and on-premise two-tier finance applications.
- Demonstrated experience with Microsoft SQL Server, including the ability to read, write and troubleshoot T-SQL queries, stored procedures and views.
- Excellent customer service skills and a proactive, customer-focused attitude.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to work independently and as part of cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated ability to proactively manage priorities, problem solve and meet deadlines.
- Proven commitment to staying up to date with the latest technology trends.
- A strong understanding of ITIL principles and service management tooling or processes, with ITIL v4 certification highly desirable.
- Business process re-engineering and design experience, including process documentation, user documentation and report generation, will be highly regarded.
- Previous experience in an accounting, finance or professional services environment will be highly regarded.





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 ignite the potential within our people and clients to create enduring success and positively shape the communities around us.

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 is always seen, felt and celebrated.

Remarkable perks that put you first:

- Work from home options | team connection days
- 9-day fortnight with no salary reduction
- Fully funded gym membership | Health Insurance discounts
- Work in comfort and dress for your day
- And many more!

Need some help applying or participating in the recruitment process? We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for anyone who wishes to apply, and we warmly encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, those in the LGBTQI+ community and individuals who identify as having disability or are neurodivergent. Click here for recruitment support information and to learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Grant Thornton.

Should you have questions or require any adaptations or additional support for your individual circumstances so you may perform at your best during the application or recruitment process please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]

As we provide fair consideration and evaluation to a high volume of applications, we endeavour to provide feedback on your application at the earliest opportunity.

📌 Applications Specialist (Sydney)
🏢 Grant Thornton Australia
📍 Sydney