Senior Accountant / Client Manager

at; Österreich; Vor Ort; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading consulting firm in Austria seeks a Senior Accountant / Client Manager to oversee a portfolio of SME clients. The role involves advising clients, reviewing financial statements, and mentoring junior accountants. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in business services, proficiency in Xero, and strong communication skills. This position offers a collaborative environment and a competitive salary package.

Leistungen

A collaborative and supportive work environment

Competitive salary package

Overseas team bonding trips

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years in business services/tax with demonstrable client facing experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Xero and confident with Excel and cloud tools.
• Clear and professional communicator who builds trust quickly with clients.

Aufgaben

• Act as the day-to-day advisor for a portfolio of SME clients.
• Review year-end financial statements, income tax returns and BAS/IAS.
• Deliver monthly or quarterly management reports and cashflow insights.

Kenntnisse

Client-facing experience

Xero proficiency

Excel skills

Communication skills

Commercial mindset

Tools

Xero

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

We’re a 28-year-old Chartered Accounting and management consulting practice that punches above its weight on tech, advisory work and client service. If you want to combine solid compliance training with exposure to dashboards, data-analytics and cloud solutions, you’ll fit right in.

The Opportunity

As part of our next growth phase, we’re looking for a Senior Accountant / Client Manager to take ownership of a portfolio of clients. You’ll be the first call for clients, set the plan for each engagement, review work produced by the team, and drive outcomes across compliance, management reporting and practical advisory.

Whether you’re an experienced senior ready to step into more client responsibility, or already a client manager seeking a more dynamic and tech-forward firm, this role offers the scope to grow and make an impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the day-to-day advisor for a portfolio of SME clients
• Review year-end financial statements, income tax returns and BAS/IAS prepared by the team, resolve complex issues and sign off quality
• Oversee payroll and bookkeeping tasks
• Deliver monthly or quarterly management reports, three-way forecasts and cashflow insights, adding practical recommendations that drive business decisions
• Liaise with the ATO, ASIC and other external advisors to manage compliance and resolve queries
• Support and mentor junior accountants to help them develop their technical and client skills

Qualifications, Experience & Attributes

• 5+ years in business services/tax with demonstrable client facing experience
• Strong working knowledge of Xero and confident with Excel and cloud tools.
• Sharp reviewer: you can explain the why behind your review notes and help the team learn
• Commercial mindset: comfortable discussing scope, fixed fees vs time-cost and managing WIP/recoverability
• Clear and professional communicator who builds trust quickly with clients

We pride ourselves on being a trusted and respected Chartered Accounting and management consulting firm. Our commitment to delivering exceptional business advisory and compliance services is matched by our dedication to fostering a healthy work-life balance.

Our people are our greatest asset, and we cultivate a supportive and inclusive environment where diverse talents can thrive.

Benefits

• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• Competitive salary package
• Overseas team bonding trips
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Application Process

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• Do you have experience using Xero?
• How many years of public practice accounting experience do you have?