Senior Accountant

Atlas Partners; Melbourne; Híbrido; AUD 80.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Partner sponsorship

Study support

Hybrid work

Team events

Descripción de la vacante

Atlas Partners in Melbourne is seeking a capable CA/CPA-qualified accountant to manage a varied SME/HNWI client portfolio and provide day-to-day guidance to juniors. This is not just compliance; you will work in advisory and build client relationships.

Reporting to a Manager or Partner, you'll prepare financial statements and tax returns, mentor junior staff, and contribute to advisory engagements while enjoying a supportive team culture and hybrid work arrangements.

Formación

• CA or CPA qualified (or finalist) with solid public practice foundations.
• 3–5+ years' experience in Australian public practice.
• Proven ability to manage a client portfolio with limited supervision.
• Strong tax and compliance knowledge; business services background preferred.
• Experience reviewing and mentoring junior staff.
• Excellent communication and client-first mindset.
• Proficiency with Xero or MYOB.

Responsabilidades

• Preparing and reviewing financial statements and income tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships, and individuals.
• Managing a portfolio of SME and HNWI clients with a high degree of autonomy.
• Identifying tax planning opportunities and presenting recommendations to clients.
• Reviewing and coaching the work of junior accountants and graduates.
• Supporting Managers and Partners with advisory engagements and special projects.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships through regular communication and proactive service.

Educación

CA or CPA qualified (or finalist)

3–5+ years Australian public practice

Client portfolio management

Tax & compliance knowledge

Mentoring junior staff

Excellent communication

Public practice experience

Herramientas

Xero

MYOB

Descripción del empleo

A genuine step up with a firm that invests in your career. Our client is a well-regarded mid-tier accounting firm with a strong presence across Melbourne and a growing advisory practice. They work with a diverse client base spanning high-net-worth individuals, SMEs, and family groups — offering the variety, technical depth, and team culture that strong candidates are increasingly hard to find elsewhere.

About the Role

Reporting to a Manager or Partner, you'll manage a varied portfolio of clients independently while providing day-to-day guidance to junior team members. This isn't a compliance-only role you'll have genuine exposure to advisory work and the opportunity to build client relationships.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and reviewing financial statements and income tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships, and individuals
• Managing a portfolio of SME and HNWI clients with a high degree of autonomy
• Identifying tax planning opportunities and presenting recommendations to clients
• Reviewing and coaching the work of junior accountants and graduates
• Supporting Managers and Partners with advisory engagements and special projects
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships through regular communication and proactive service

About You

You're a CA or CPA-qualified accountant with solid public practice foundations, a growing desire to work beyond compliance, and the confidence to engage clients directly.

• CA or CPA qualified (or finalist)
• 3–5+ years' experience in Australian public practice
• Proven ability to manage a client portfolio with limited supervision
• Strong technical knowledge across tax and compliance — business services background ideal
• Experience reviewing and mentoring junior staff
• Excellent communication skills and a client-first mindset
• Proficiency in Xero, MYOB, or similar cloud accounting software

Why This Role?

• Competitive salary with annual review, $80,000–$100,000 + super, commensurate with experience
• Structured pathway to Manager level with genuine Partner sponsorship
• CA/CPA study support and professional development budget
• Flexible working arrangement, hybrid model available
• A social, collaborative team culture with regular firm events