Senior Accountant - Advisory Focused!

Lawson Delaney Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawson Delaney Australia is recruiting for a senior accounting advisory role based in Melbourne, with opportunities to work onsite at a major client. You will join a boutique firm that values ambition and collaboration, located just outside the CBD and backed by a team that aims to help you flourish.

The role emphasizes advisory work, business consulting, and leadership of graduate accountants, underpinned by strong technical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA Qualified
• At least 5 years experience in accounting
• Experience in a larger firm environment
• Ability to assist in managing graduate accountants
• Strong technical and written/verbal communication skills
• Business consulting experience would be beneficial for advisory work
• Interpersonal skills, results-driven with empathy towards stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Provide advisory services for large complex clients
• Assist in managing graduate accountants and developing their skills
• Contribute to business consulting projects and client solutions
• Collaborate with senior leadership and onsite client teams
• Support firm growth and client relationship management

Skills

CA/CPA

5+ years experience

Larger firm experience

Managing graduates

Technical skills

Communication skills

Business consulting

Interpersonal skills

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Job description

Your New Company

My client is a boutique firm who work on extremely large complex clients, with opportunity to work onsite at one of the firms largest clients. You will be based in their modern office located just outside the CBD, and will be part of an ambitious team with like-minded individuals who strive to succeed and improve.

Role Requirements

• CA/CPA qualified
• At least 5 years experience
• Larger firm experience
• Able to assist in managing graduate accountants
• Strong technical and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Business consulting experience would be beneficial, as large component of the role will be advisory
• Interpersonal skills are a must for the successful candidate who must be results driven but also have strong empathy and a nurturing nature towards all stakeholders.

What You’ll Get In Return

This firm are renowned for paying exceptionally well, and the reason why the staff retention rate is so high. Salaries are based on experience, with 6 month reviews.

About Lawson Delaney

Lawson Delaney’s Accounting recruitment team is passionate about helping candidates, from early-career Accountants through to Equity Partners, find their dream job. Working with the best practices across Melbourne & Australia, we consider culture, and your current needs and aspirations to find roles that will enable you to flourish.

Lawson Delaney is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Through initiatives such as a 'Skilled Workplace' Mental Health First Aid Australia accreditation and a needs-based flexibility model, we are loud and proud about promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.