Senior Accountant

Findex; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Career Development

Mentorship by industry leaders

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking a Senior Accountant in Melbourne to join their Business Advisory team. The role involves preparing financial statements, tax returns, and business advice for a diverse client portfolio. Ideal candidates will have experience in business advisory, strong analytical skills, and a CA or CPA qualification. This position offers hybrid working arrangements and career development opportunities, allowing you to enhance your skills and thrive professionally.

Qualifications

• Experience within public practice.
• Fringe Benefits Tax and Deferred Tax experience is ideal.
• A natural curiosity to understand client businesses and challenges.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing business advice and producing reports for clients.
• Prepare financial statements and tax returns for various entities.
• Ensure clients are aware of compliance obligations.

Skills

Experience in Business Advisory

Strong Analytical Skills

Tech-Savvy

Team Player

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

Excel

Xero

MYOB

Job description

Join to apply for the Senior Accountant role at Findex

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Accountant, to join our Business Advisory team in Melbourne. If you’re looking to enhance your skills, grow professionally and work on a dynamic portfolio of clients, then we want to hear from you!

Your role, your contribution!

• Assist in preparing business advice and/or producing complex special purpose reports for clients
• Prepare financial statements, reconciliations and tax returns for companies, partnerships, trusts and a range of individual businesses
• Ensuring clients are made aware of their compliance obligations
• Liaising with various providers and statutory authorities on behalf of clients
• The ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with colleagues and clients

The benefits of joining us!

• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid Working Arrangements and TOIL to support your personal and family needs
• Career Development: A clear pathway with future opportunity to progress
• Support: Be mentored by industry leaders and access tailored learning and development opportunities.
• Team Culture: A professional, supportive, and collaborative team where your input is valued.

What you bring to the role:

• Experience in Business Advisory within public practice
• Fringe Benefits Tax and Deferred Tax - experience is ideal
• CA or CPA qualification (or actively working toward it).
• Strong Analytical Skills: A natural curiosity to understand client businesses and challenges, applying your expertise confidently.
• Tech‑Savvy: Proficient in Excel and cloud accounting software (e.g., Xero, MYOB).
• Team Player: Great communication skills and a passion for training and mentoring others in the team.

If this role sounds like a good fit - Apply now!

Our Impact: Why Findex?

At Findex, we help clients manage, grow, and protect their financial future with confidence. Since 1987, we’ve become a leading Australasian provider of integrated accounting, advisory, and wealth solutions, delivered through our “Wealth Accountant” and Family Office models. With 2,500 professionals across 100+ offices, we combine local expertise with global reach and remain committed to supporting clients and communities in creating long-term financial security.

For the Community

The Findex Community Fund (FCF) is dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve. Since 2018, we have donated over $4.3 million to more than 800 charities across Australia and New Zealand. Collectively, our team has dedicated over 9,000 volunteer hours, making a tangible impact in their communities through personal engagement.

For You

At Findex, we focus on developing our people first. With structured training and development opportunities, we allow our people to grow their career in a way that sets them up for success. We actively support our people by giving them extra support to external studies that is relevant to their role.

For Our Customers

Together, Findex champion the success of over 75,000 Australasian businesses, helping them grow with expert advice, fresh thinking, and top‑tier professional services. Here, you’re empowered to work in a way that brings out your best — supporting your growth, your team, and the clients who trust us to make a real difference.

Diversity & Inclusion

Findex is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and encourage applications from candidates with a variety of strengths, backgrounds and experiences.

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Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Accounting and Financial Services