Senior Business Services Accountant

Senior position within Melbourne-based business advisory firm. Only to candidates with Australian Citizenship or holding Permanent Residency status.

A business advisory firm, renowned for delivering excellent services to clients across Australia, is looking to hire a Senior Accountant in their Business Services and Advisory team. By joining the team, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced people and develop a unique blend of taxation, management accounting and professional services skills.
Responsibilities:

• Preparing financial statements, tax returns, BAS/IAS, FBT or payroll tax returns for individuals, Companies, Partnerships and Trusts.
• Expert utilisation of a range of accounting software including Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks
• Providing tax planning and business advisory services to clients, including analysing financial and non-financial information to assist clients to monitor performance
• Develop strong relationships with clients and seek to further these relationships through quality product delivery
• Recognizing potential additional work opportunities among current clients and actively promoting the firm and its services to both clients and associates.
• Involving in team training and mentoring with responsibilities to help grow the team’s knowledge and contribute to the business as a whole.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years’ experience within Business Services, with strong technical skills;
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or similar and working towards or completed CA/CPA qualifications;
• A solid understanding of accounting standards and reporting responsibilities;
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written;
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills;
• Expertise using accounting software including APS, MYOB and cloud-based tools e.g., Xero, QuickBooks.
• Have work rights, Australian Citizenship or hold Permanent Residency status in Australia

About the firm
The firm actively supports career progression and the ideal candidate will be given the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge. The firm will also assist the successful candidate with any professional education qualifications in reaching CPA or CA status.
Benefits:

• Salary package commensurate with experience
• Structured training events and development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge
• Superb work life balance including flexibility with work hours and location
• Social club activities and opportunities for personal fitness and sports engagement