Senior Accountant / Client Manager - Charters Towers

Carey Group; Charters Towers Regional; Remote; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

North Queensland lifestyle

Career progression

Direct access to Partners

Early finish Fridays

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Carey Group is seeking a Senior Accountant or Client Manager to own a portfolio of clients as their trusted advisor. You will move beyond compliance into genuine advisory work with autonomy to manage relationships, supported by experienced Partners.

Location flexibility allows remote work or relocation to North Queensland for lifestyle and career opportunity. The role offers clear career progression, direct access to Managers and Partners, and involvement across accounting, tax, assurance and

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Business Services, Tax or Advisory.
• CA or CPA preferred but not necessary.
• A degree in Accounting, Commerce or related discipline.
• Strong technical accounting and taxation knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own portfolio of clients as their trusted advisor.
• Build and maintain relationships with business owners and stakeholders.
• Prepare and review financial statements, tax returns and compliance work.
• Move into advisory work: business planning, structuring and growth conversations.

Skills

5+ years in Business Services/Tax/Advi

Leadership qualities

Relationship management

Organisational skills

Ability to manage priorities

Education

Accounting/Commerce degree

Tools

Xero

MYOB

Job description

We encourage client interaction at every level, and as Senior Accountant or Client Manager, you’ll own it. You’ll manage your own portfolio of clients as their trusted advisor, move beyond compliance into genuine advisory work, and have the autonomy to run your own relationships with the support of experienced Partners when it counts.

What’s in it for you?

• Your own client portfolio and the autonomy to manage it
• Location flexibility - work remotely or make the move to North Queensland for an outstanding lifestyle and career opportunity
• Clear career and study progression opportunities
• Direct access to experienced Managers and Partners
• The opportunity to broaden your experience across accounting, tax, assurance and financial planning
• An early finish every Friday, and a team that's realistic about workload
• Corporate health and wellbeing initiatives

What you’ll do

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing your own portfolio of clients as their trusted advisor
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with business owners and key stakeholders
• Preparing and reviewing financial statements, tax returns and compliance work
• Moving into advisory work: business planning, structuring and growth conversations
• Working directly with Partners on complex client matters and strategy
• Identifying opportunities to add value beyond compliance
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, primary producers and rural businesses

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for an experienced Senior accountant who is ready to take ownership and lead:

• 5+ years' experience in Business Services, Tax or Advisory
• CA or CPA preferred but not necessary
• A degree in Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline
• Strong technical accounting and taxation knowledge
• A track record of managing client relationships and delivering quality outcomes
• Leadership qualities and confidence to guide and mentor team members
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Experience with Xero, MYOB or similar accounting software

Carey Group is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.