Accountant - Fordham

Perpetual Limited; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 6 weeks' leave annually

Work from anywhere in Australia for one month each year

Annual wellbeing allowance

Study support for professional development

Job summary

A well-known accounting firm is seeking an Accountant - Fordham in Melbourne. You will provide exceptional accounting services to business owners and managers, prepare financial statements, and ensure tax compliance. The ideal candidate has a degree in accounting and CA/CPA studies. Join a supportive team and take advantage of benefits, including flexible work arrangements and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Commenced or completed CA/CPA studies.
• Experience working in Australian public practice.
• Experienced in working with privately owned groups.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and tax returns.
• Work on tax compliance and tax planning strategies.
• Collaborate within teams to promote best practices.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Time-management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or commerce

Job description

Join to apply for the Accountant - Fordham role at Perpetual Limited

• More time off for the things that matter – up to 6 weeks' leave annually
• Hybrid office/work‑from‑home environment
• Develop your accounting career in a supportive, collaborative team environment

About Fordham

At Fordham, we specialise in helping Australia’s leading business owners and managers with all facets of their business. We are one of the country’s fastest growing Chartered Accounting firms, with a national footprint comprising 20+ Partners and over 150 staff working in top‑grade CBD offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth. Our Business Advisors enjoy a varied breadth of work, helping clients build both their business value and personal wealth.

We think our unique business model, coupled with our drive for our people’s growth and diversity, makes us a great place for ambitious people to realise their potential and thrive.

About the role

As an Accountant at Fordham you will:

• Work as part of a team delivering exceptional accounting services to clients, who are primarily business owners and business managers
• Prepare financial statements and tax returns for individuals, partnerships, trusts, companies, and self‑managed super funds
• Work on tax compliance, including Division 7A, FBT, CGT, payroll and other indirect tax calculations
• Prepare and implement tax planning strategies and initiatives
• Research tax, business structuring, wealth, and asset protection issues
• Collaborate within and across teams to promote best practice

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or commerce
• Have commenced or completed CA/CPA studies
• Experience working in Australian public practice
• Experience working with privately owned groups with multiple entity types and individuals
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration and time‑management skills

How we work

Our unique culture is underpinned by our three organisational behaviours – Stretch, Own it, Make an impact – which drive our day‑to‑day interactions with colleagues and clients, the way we approach decision‑making, the questions we ask and the problems we solve.

Employee benefits

• Work from anywhere in Australia for up to one month each year
• An annual allowance to empower you to prioritise your personal wellbeing
• Study support and commitment to professional development

Diversity and inclusion

• Strong commitment to all aspects of diversity and inclusion through a robust 7‑pillar strategy
• A growing number of employee‑led networks who work to raise awareness and drive continued change
• We support over 50 First Nations Communities, helping to secure the communities’ future; we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. No matter your background or circumstances, we aim to provide an environment where you can thrive.

Please note, Fordham is a specialist part of Perpetual. When you hit apply, you will be taken to the Perpetual Group careers portal.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting / Auditing and Finance