Senior Accountant

Green & Sternfeld Pty; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Healthy work-life balance

Job summary

Green & Sternfeld Pty in Malvern, Victoria, is seeking a senior accountant/adviser to work with private clients and their advisers. The firm offers a strong infrastructure and opportunities for progression and professional development while emphasising a healthy work/life balance.

You will handle financial statements and tax returns for a range of entities, mentor graduates, stay up to date with tax legislation, and collaborate closely with clients and colleagues in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Three or more years’ business services experience with a reputable Australian firm.
• CA or CPA qualification.
• Experience with Xero, BGL 360 and MYOB AE is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and income tax returns for individuals, companies, partnerships and superannuation funds.
• Train and assist clients to administer their accounting systems.
• Research and draft written tax advice for taxation matters.
• Train and supervise graduates and accountants.
• Stay across legislation, developments and ATO interpretations affecting client work.
• Communicate with clients and colleagues professionally by in person and telephone.
• Work within the firm’s established work practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team player

Education

CA or CPA qualified

Tools

Xero

BGL 360

MYOB AE

Job description

A senior role within our Business Services division, working closely with private clients and their advisers.

This is a role we recruit for on an ongoing basis as the practice grows, so we are glad to hear from strong candidates whether or not a position is advertised elsewhere at the time.

You would join a well-established Malvern firm of chartered accountants and advisers, working directly with private clients, their families and their other professional advisers.

What the role involves

• Preparation of financial statements and income tax returns for individuals, companies, partnerships and superannuation funds
• Training and assisting clients to administer their accounting systems
• Researching and drafting written advice on taxation matters
• Training and supervision of graduates and accountants
• Staying across existing legislation, current developments and ATO interpretations that bear on the work you are doing for clients
• Communicating with clients and colleagues professionally, and holding their confidence in person and over the telephone
• Working within the firm’s established system of work practices
• Supporting other team members and contributing to a positive team environment

What we offer

You will be supported by a strong infrastructure that provides ongoing technical support and genuine opportunities for progression and professional development. The firm places real emphasis on its people, and openly promotes a healthy work/life balance.

What we are looking for

You will have strong analytical skills, good communication skills, and the ability to work harmoniously in a team. The successful candidate will have three or more years’ business services experience with a reputable Australian firm and be CA or CPA qualified.

Previous exposure to Xero, BGL 360 and MYOB AE will be highly regarded.