Accountant / Senior Accountant

Internationalinsuranceprofessionals; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Internationalinsuranceprofessionals in Canberra is seeking an Accountant or Senior Accountant to join its Business Advisory team. You will work with privately owned businesses, delivering accounting, taxation and advisory services, beyond year-end compliance.

You will develop client relationships, contribute to strategic planning, and mentor junior staff within a collaborative, high-performing team environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience within a public practice accounting environment.
• CA qualified or actively working towards completion.
• Strong technical accounting and taxation capability.
• Experience managing client relationships and delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Ability to communicate financial information to a non-financial audience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive mindset and genuine interest in business advisory work.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of business clients across a range of industries.
• Prepare and review financial statements and income tax returns.
• Deliver management reporting, budgeting and cash flow forecasting.
• Identify business improvement opportunities and provide commercial insights.
• Support business restructuring, growth and strategic planning initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Mentor and review the work of junior team members.
• Assist senior leaders on advisory and capital-related projects.

Skills

Client relationship management

Financial analysis

Communication to non-financial аудит

Problem solving

Proactive mindset

Education

CA qualification or in progress

Job description

Develop trusted client relationships, gain advisory exposure and enjoy genuine career progression. Your new company An established professional services firm is seeking an Accountant or Senior Accountant to join its Business Advisory team in Canberra. This is an excellent opportunity for a public practice professional looking to broaden their exposure beyond traditional compliance work and contribute to strategic business advisory engagements. Working closely with experienced business leaders, you will partner with a diverse portfolio of clients, helping them navigate growth, improve performance and make informed commercial decisions.

Your new role

In this role, you will become a trusted advisor to a range of privately owned businesses, supporting the delivery of high-quality accounting, taxation and advisory services. You will work across a varied client base and gain exposure to projects that extend beyond year-end compliance.

• Managing a portfolio of business clients across a range of industries
• Preparing and reviewing financial statements and income tax returns
• Delivering management reporting, budgeting and cash flow forecasting
• Identifying business improvement opportunities and providing commercial insights
• Supporting business restructuring, growth and strategic planning initiatives
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Mentoring and reviewing the work of junior team members
• Assisting senior leaders on advisory and capital-related projects

About You

• 3+ years' experience within a public practice accounting environment
• CA qualified or actively working towards completion
• Strong technical accounting and taxation capability
• Experience managing client relationships and delivering high-quality outcomes
• The ability to communicate financial information to a non-financial audience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• A proactive mindset and genuine interest in business advisory work

What you'll get in return

• Exposure to high-value advisory engagements and commercially focused work
• Clear career progression pathways within a growing professional services environment
• Direct access to experienced mentors and leaders
• A collaborative and high-performing team culture
• Ongoing professional development and CA support
• Competitive remuneration package aligned to experience