Senior Accountant

Ashfords Accountants & Advisory; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Wellbeing initiatives

Professional development

Financial incentives

Job summary

Ashfords Accountants & Advisory in Melbourne seeks a Senior Accountant to deliver exceptional client service and manage a range of accounting tasks with accuracy and reliability. You will contribute to a collaborative team and support professional growth in a dynamic, mid-sized firm.

The role emphasizes ownership of tasks, attention to detail, and strong communication, supported by a collegial, growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Public Practice Accounting is essential.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Competent in Microsoft Office; Xero experience preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate time sheets.
• Prepares accounts, annual returns, BAS, FBT, ITRs, budgets and cashflow forecasts.
• Attends to the requirements of companies and trusts.
• Monitors client management reports for business improvement insights.
• Prepares business benchmarking reports for clients.
• Evaluates clients’ accounting systems.

Skills

Public Practice Accounting

Organisational & Time Management

Verbal & Written Communication

Office & Accounting Software

Education

CA/CPA Qualified

Tools

Xero

Job description

Job Description

Ashfords is a dynamic, multidisciplinary firm with a strong presence in Melbourne's Southeast. We’re passionate about delivering exceptional service to our clients through a diverse and progressive team across seven business units.

Join our dynamic Accounting and Tax team as a Senior Accountant. We’re seeking a detail-oriented professional passionate about delivering exceptional client service. You’ll be part of a supportive environment where you can thrive, learn, and grow. If you are a self-starter with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to quality, we want to hear from you.

In return, we offer a rewarding career path and the support of a collaborative team.

We are looking for people who desire to have an impact, continue to learn, and grow. They must also demonstrate ownership of tasks and projects, attention to detail, excellent people skills, and a customer service-centric mindset. In return, they will be well supported by their teammates and the broader Ashfords Business.

Job Requirements

Requirements:

• CA/CPA qualified
• Essential to have experience in Public Practice Accounting
• Ability to manage own practice by accurately recording WIP, billing to target and keeping debtors under control.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Competent in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite and accounting packages (XERO experience is preferred but NOT essential)

Job Responsibilities

Duties include (but not limited to):

• Maintains detailed and accurate time sheets
• Prepares accounts, annual returns, BAS, FBT, ITRs, budgets and cashflow forecasts
• Attends to the requirements of companies and trusts
• Monitors client management reports for underlying business improvement issues
• Prepares business benchmarking reports for clients
• Evaluates clients’ accounting systems

Job Benefits

Why Join Us?

We proudly offer all the benefits and opportunities for growth you would expect in a global firm, with the added benefit of being a valued member of an entrepreneurial and growth-oriented team; focused on delivering "financial freedom and peace of mind" for our clients, our firm, and our people.

• Fast-growing mid-sized accounting firm, with a diverse, inclusive and social work culture.
• Flexible work arrangements
• Social activities, and off-site team building days with a comprehensive range of wellbeing initiatives (including in-house corporate massages).
• Active investment into your professional development with internal and external tailored training.
• Financial incentives in addition to your salary

Applicants must have sufficient working rights for this role.