Senior Accountant

Navigator Accountants Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Navigator Accountants Pty Ltd in Mount Waverley, Melbourne, is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to own a portfolio of small business clients, handling compliance and advisory work for companies, trusts and individuals, with SMSF exposure. This isn't a routine processing role; you will proactively contact clients, explain complex matters in plain English and help them grow their business.

Join a close-knit team with flexible start dates and potential for part-time arrangements and growth

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in Australian public practice.
• Strong technical knowledge; client-facing ability highly valued.
• CA/CPA/IPA or working towards is well regarded.
• Excellent communication and warmth in client meetings.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Team-player with a client-first attitude.
• Familiarity with Xero, Class Super and Active Workpapers.

Responsibilities

• Own a portfolio of small business clients, managing compliance and advisory work.
• Assist with companies, trusts, individuals and SMSFs as needed.
• Provide proactive, plain-English explanations and client communication.

Skills

Client-facing

Attention to detail

Team player

Public practice

Xero

Class Super

Active Workpapers

Education

CA/CPA/IPA

Tools

Xero

Class Super

Active Workpapers

Job description

Navigator Accountants — we're not your typical accounting firm, and we're not looking for a typical accountant.

We're a boutique public practice firm based in Mount Waverley, specialising in tax and advice for small business owners, trusts, companies and self-managed super funds. Our whole approach is built on one core value: care. We care about our clients, we care about getting the detail right, and we care about actually talking things through rather than hiding behind jargon and email chains. Don't just take our word for it — check out what our clients say about us at navigatoraccountants.com.au.

About the role

We're looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our close-knit team and take genuine ownership of a portfolio of small business clients. You'll be across compliance and advisory work for companies, trusts and individuals, with some exposure to SMSFs along the way.

This isn't a "process the return and move on" role — our clients expect (and get) a proactive accountant who picks up the phone, explains things in plain English, and genuinely looks out for their business.

What you'll bring

At least 5 years' experience in Australian public practice

Strong technical knowledge — we value real-world knowledge and client-facing ability just as highly as formal qualifications, though CA, CPA or IPA (or working towards) will be well regarded

Confidence and warmth in client-facing conversations — you'll be meeting clients face-to-face, not just emailing them

Genuine attention to detail — because getting it right matters to us

A team-player, client-first attitude, and just generally... a good person to work alongside

Familiarity with Xero, Class Super and/or Active Workpapers highly regarded

What's on offer

Competitive salary package available (negotiable based on experience)

Genuine flexibility — some work-from-home days available (balanced with the need to be in-office for client meetings), plus flexible start/finish times

One rostered day off per month

Part-time arrangements considered for the right person

Real opportunities for growth — from ongoing CPD support to peer-based learning within the team, giving you a clear runway to take the next steps in your career

A small, supportive, close-knit team where you're a person, not a number

Flexible start date — we're happy to wait for the right fit