Senior Accountant (Business Services)

An exciting opportunity for a strong Senior Accountant to join one of Melbourne's strongest public practice firms.

Client:
Join a thriving accounting firm in Camberwell, Victoria, committed to delivering exceptional financial services to its clients. Our client is currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Accountant to join their dynamic team and contribute to the continued success of the firm.
Responsibilitiesinclude:

• Is autonomous in role, pre-empts team and business requirements before known
• Collaborate with clients, offering strategic financial advice to support their business objectives.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency within the accounting department.
• Provides training and mentoring to junior staff members
• Liaises with various statutory authorities on behalf of clients including the ATO and ASIC
• Ability to update, maintain and reconcile fixed asset register including new assets, processing depreciation, disposals, trade-ins
• Understands business & corporate structures and their implications
• Ability to complete balance sheet account reconciliations
• Can prepared income tax reconciliation expense & tax provision
• Can prepare and finalise financial statements for companies, trusts and partnerships and associated workpapers
• Can prepare and finalise income tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships and individuals
• Can prepare and finalise SMSF financial statements & income tax returns and associated workpapers (if applicable)
• Can prepare budgets and cash flows (incl forecasts)
• Can prepare management accounts and analyse results

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA or CA qualification is highly desirable.
• Proven experience as a Senior Accountant in an accounting firm setting.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, taxation, and financial regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.

If interested please apply or send CV to wnichols@sharpandcarter.com.au