Senior Accountant

FemEdge Solutions; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from Managers/Directors

Career progression pathway

Varied client portfolio

Job summary

FemEdge Solutions in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Accountant or high Intermediate to join a well-established public practice firm. You will work closely with Managers and Directors across a varied client portfolio, taking genuine responsibility for compliance and advisory work.

The role emphasizes client relationships, strong technical grounding in tax and financial statement prep, and a collaborative mentorship culture within the team.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualified, or close to completion, support is available to help you finish up if needed.
• 4 years' experience in an Australian public practice environment.
• Strong technical grounding across tax and financial statement preparation.
• Excellent communication skills, confident and clear with clients, not just with numbers.
• Well organised, deadline-driven, and comfortable owning your own workload.
• A genuine interest in client relationships, not just technical delivery.

Responsibilities

• Preparing financial statements, income tax returns and BAS/IAS for a mixed portfolio of clients (companies, trusts, partnerships and individuals).
• Managing your own workload and deadlines, with support from a Manager rather than constant oversight.
• Being a genuine point of contact for clients, fielding questions, explaining outcomes clearly, and building relationships that last.
• Reviewing and mentoring the work of Junior and Intermediate team members.

Skills

Client relationships

Communication

Organization

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Job description

Our client is a well-established South Easte public practice firm known for the quality of its client relationships and the calibre of its people. As the firm continues to grow, they're looking for a Senior Accountant or high Intermediate.

About The Role

You'll work closely with the firm's Managers and Directors across a varied portfolio of business and individual clients, taking genuine responsibility for the compliance and advisory work in your care.

You'll Be Responsible For

• Preparing financial statements, income tax returns and BAS/IAS for a mixed portfolio of clients (companies, trusts, partnerships and individuals)
• Managing your own workload and deadlines, with support from a Manager rather than constant oversight
• Being a genuine point of contact for clients, fielding questions, explaining outcomes clearly, and building relationships that last
• Reviewing and mentoring the work of Junior and Intermediate team membersIdentifying opportunities to add value for clients beyond the immediate compliance task at hand

About You

• CA or CPA qualified, or close to completion, support is available to help you finish up if needed
• 4 years' experience in an Australian public practice environment
• Strong technical grounding across tax and financial statement preparation
• Excellent communication skills, confident and clear with clients, not just with numbers
• Well organised, deadline-driven, and comfortable owning your own workload
• A genuine interest in client relationships, not just technical delivery

What's On Offer

• A supportive, collegial team environment with real mentorship from experienced Managers and Directors
• Genuine variety across your client portfolio
• A clear pathway for career progression as the firm grows
• Salary based on experience