Senior Accountant—Graduate Team Leader

• Elevate your career in Financial Leadership at a premier Australian financial firm dedicated to substantial client and business growth.
• Competitive salary ranging from $110,000 to $130,000 plus super, performance-based bonus structure and professional development opportunities.
• Make a lasting impact by mentoring and leading a dynamic team of graduates towards excellence in the accounting profession.

Count is Australia's premier provider of integrated accounting and wealth management services, tailored to empower both individuals and businesses to achieve their financial and lifestyle goals. With a robust network of offices across Australia, Count offers personalised solutions in accounting, taxation, advisory, wealth management, and more. 

Our commitment is to place clients at the heart of all endeavours, ensuring that every service is delivered with a client-centric approach. As we expand, we seek people who share our vision of providing top-tier, integrated services, enhancing the financial wellbeing of our clients now and into the future. 

Join us at Count Gold Coast to advance your career in a leading financial services firm dedicated to growth and excellence. Count is not just a workplace but a place where our culture and team spirit make it a great place to work. As part of a multiservice ASX-listed company, you'll enjoy stability and opportunities for professional development.

For more information, please visit our website: https://www.count.au/count-gold-coast

Count Gold Coast is seeking a full-time Senior Accountant - Graduate Team Leaderbased in Southport, QLD.

This role, reporting to the Managing Principal, involves leading and nurturing a team of accounting graduates, focusing on their professional growth and workflow management.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading the graduate team to develop strong accounting skills
• Nurturing the professional growth of team members
• Managing workflow and scheduling to ensure efficiency
• Reviewing work and providing constructive feedback
• Preparing tax returns and financial statements
• Developing and implementing training programs
• Enhancing client engagement and service delivery
• Monitoring performance and providing guidance during reviews

Make a lasting impact by mentoring and leading a team of graduates towards excellence in accounting. At Count, you’ll guide and develop future leaders within a supportive and collaborative environment.

To qualify, you must hold a CA or CPA certification and have at least 4 years of experience in a similar leadership role, ideally within public practice.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Senior leadership experience
• Advanced mentoring skills
• Proficiency in workflow management
• Analytical and accounting software skills 
• Strong tax planning knowledge 
• Superior communication skills

As our ideal candidate, you will possess nurturing and compassionate traits that will make you succeed in this role, as well as a principled and engaging approach that will make you the perfect fit.

This is a pivotal role where you can truly make a difference by developing future accounting professionals. We are looking for someone who is dedicated to fostering a supportive and productive learning environment.

Competitive salary circa $110,000 - $130,000, negotiable based on skills and experiences, plus superannuation, a team performance-based bonus structure and professional development opportunities.

Beyond monetary rewards, we enrich your career and life through various supports and initiatives:

• A robust support system through programs like our Dedicated Graduate Team and the Employee Assistance Program
• A commitment to your growth with regular training, networking opportunities, and direct client interactions
• Recognition of your efforts with quarterly bonuses, anniversary gifts, and more
• Flexibility and work-life balance with options for remote work and flexible hours
• A culture that values fun and community engagement, evident in our frequent social events, team activities, and community involvement

Join us to not only advance your career but to enjoy a workplace that appreciates and rewards your contributions. If you share our values and are ready for a rewarding challenge, apply today to become part of Count Gold Coast.