Senior Accountant | Eastern Suburbs | Hybrid Flexibility | $90K-$120K

Engage Personnel; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Study leave and ongoing professional开发

Job summary

Engage Personnel in Melbourne seeks a Senior Accountant to join our Eastern Suburbs boutique. This hands-on role lets you manage your own client portfolio, prepare and review financial statements and tax returns, and liaise directly with clients and the ATO.

You’ll support junior offshore accountants and contribute to diverse SME and high-net-worth client work. The ideal candidate will have Australian public practice experience, strong knowledge of CGT, Division 7A, FBT and margin schemes, and

Qualifications

• Experience in Australian public practice accounting.
• Strong experience managing own client portfolio.
• Solid knowledge of Australian taxation and business services.
• Experience with CGT, Division 7A, FBT and margin schemes.
• Comfortable interacting with clients and the ATO.
• Experience reviewing work or supervising junior accountants.
• Exposure to SMSF compliance is advantageous.
• Experience with accounting software Xero, HandiSoft, MYOB.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own SME client portfolio and complex business structures.
• Prepare and review financial statements, tax returns and compliance work.
• Manage client relationships and communicate directly with clients via phone and email.
• Liaise with the ATO regarding client taxation matters and enquiries.
• Provide advice and assistance across CGT, Division 7A, FBT and margin schemes.
• Review and oversee work completed by junior offshore accountants.
• Assist with BAS, GST and other business compliance requirements.
• Work closely with the Directors to deliver quality accounting and taxation services.

Skills

Client portfolio management

Client communication

Supervision of junior accountants

Tax advisory (CGT/Division 7A/FBT)

Liaising with ATO

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Tools

Xero

HandiSoft

MYOB

Job description

Senior Accountant | Eastern Suburbs | Hybrid Flexibility | $90K-$120K

About the Firm

Join a well-established boutique accounting and tax advisory practice based in Camberwell, offering a personalised approach to accounting, taxation and business advisory services.

With a close-knit team of approximately 15 professionals, including two Directors, the firm prides itself on its multicultural environment, collaborative culture and strong working relationships.

They work with a diverse portfolio of small to medium-sized businesses, high-net-worth individuals and complex business structures across a broad range of industries.

The Opportunity

The firm is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join its growing team following the departure of a long-standing team member.

This is a hands‑on position where you will manage your own client portfolio, take responsibility for the preparation and completion of compliance work, liaise directly with clients and the ATO, and oversee work completed by junior offshore accountants.

You will gain exposure to a broad range of tax matters, including CGT, Division 7A, margin schemes and FBT, with exposure to SMSFs also highly regarded.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage your own portfolio of SME clients and complex business structures.
• Prepare and review financial statements, tax returns and compliance work.
• Manage client relationships and communicate directly with clients via phone and email.
• Liaise with the ATO regarding client taxation matters and enquiries.
• Provide advice and assistance across CGT, Division 7A, FBT and margin schemes.
• Review and oversee work completed by junior offshore accountants.
• Assist with BAS, GST and other business compliance requirements.
• Work closely with the Directors to deliver quality accounting and taxation services.

Ideally, you’ll have

• Previous experience within an Australian public practice accounting firm.
• Strong experience managing your own client portfolio.
• Solid technical knowledge of Australian taxation and business services.
• Experience with CGT, Division 7A, FBT and margin schemes.
• Comfortable dealing directly with clients and the ATO.
• Previous experience reviewing work or supervising junior accountants.
• Exposure to SMSF compliance will be highly regarded.
• Experience with Xero, HandiSoft, MYOB or other accounting software.
• CA/CPA qualification is welcomed but not essential.

Why Join?

• Salary package of $90K–$120K, depending on experience.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements following probation.
• Flexible WFH arrangements negotiated around performance and individual circumstances.
• Study leave and ongoing professional development.
• Monthly internal training sessions.
• A genuinely multicultural and welcoming team environment.
• Direct access to two Directors and opportunities to develop your technical expertise.
• Diverse client portfolio with exposure to a variety of industries and complex tax matters.
• Standard working hours of 9am–5:30pm, with a one-hour lunch break.

The bottom line

An excellent opportunity for a Senior Accountant seeking greater client ownership, interesting technical work and a supportive boutique firm where you can build long-term relationships and enjoy genuine flexibility.