Senior Accountant - Business Advisory

Moore Australia; Geelong; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

Moore Australia (VIC/TAS) Geelong is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage client portfolios, prepare financial statements and tax returns, and mentor junior staff. You will support complex tax matters and contribute to team development within a high-performing advisory team.

The role offers structured career pathways, hybrid working arrangements in a modern office, and long-term stability as the function scales. CA/CPA or equivalent and 3+ years in accounting are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Commerce (Accounting) or equivalent.
• CA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in accounting.
• Experience with medium to large businesses and multi-entity structures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in mentoring and upskilling junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Act as responsible accountant to manage a portfolio of clients across a diverse range of industries
• Prepare complex reports, financial statements, tax returns, and reconciliations for companies, partnerships, and trusts
• Prepare monthly management reports, cash flow statements, and clear working papers
• Develop and manage client budgets and forecasts
• Assist with consulting work, including tailored tax advice
• Review and provide feedback on junior team members' work, coaching and delegation

Skills

Strong communication skills

Client relationships

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) or equivalent

CA/CPA or equivalent qualification

Job description

Ready to thrive in a workplace where your talents are celebrated, your ideas are valued, and your growth is a priority? Join Moore Australia (VIC/TAS), a leading accounting and business advisory firm with a national and global presence.

Our mission is simple yet impactful: to help people thrive—our clients, our team, and the communities we serve.

Our Geelong Business Advisory team has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a close-knit, high-performing team. In this pivotal role, you’ll manage a portfolio of clients and be responsible for preparing and reviewing financial statements and tax returns, supporting clients with complex tax matters, and guiding junior team members through their development.

We offer clearly defined and supportive career pathways that will help you achieve your professional goals, with ample opportunities to build both technical expertise and leadership capability.

Role responsibilities

As a Senior Accountant you will be responsible for:

• Act as responsible accountant to manage a portfolio of clients across a diverse range of industries
• Apply your technical knowledge to prepare complex special purpose reports, financial statements, tax returns, and reconciliations for companies, partnerships, and trusts
• Prepare monthly management reports, cash flow statements, and clear, logical working papers
• Develop and manage client budgets and forecasts
• Assist with consulting work, including the provision of tailored tax advice
• Review and provide quality feedback on junior team members' work, supporting their growth through coaching and delegation

Role requirements

• A Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) or equivalent degree
• Completed CA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in accounting, ideally within public practice
• Experience working with medium to large businesses and multi-entity structures
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Motivation to grow professionally and contribute to team development
• A genuine interest in mentoring and upskilling junior team members
• Ability to develop trusted relationships with both clients and colleagues

About the role and Moore (VIC/TAS)

• Structured learning, technical training and exposure to accountant‑led advisory work
• Opportunity to influence process development and quality as the function scales
• Hybrid working arrangement based in a modern office
• Long‑term, stable role where technical capability and accountability are valued

Moore Australia (VIC/TAS) is a member of the Moore Australia network and Moore Global network. We have 180 team members and 27 Directors across three locations. We are on an exciting growth path that will deliver on our mission by helping our clients thrive by providing a full service offering across 12 service lines.

Salary

90000 - 110000 AUD (yearly)