Senior Accountant - Hybrid Path to Manager + Study Support

Atlas Partners; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Partner sponsorship

Study support

Hybrid work

Team events

Job summary

Atlas Partners in Melbourne is seeking a capable CA/CPA-qualified accountant to manage a varied SME/HNWI client portfolio and provide day-to-day guidance to juniors. This is not just compliance; you will work in advisory and build client relationships.

Reporting to a Manager or Partner, you'll prepare financial statements and tax returns, mentor junior staff, and contribute to advisory engagements while enjoying a supportive team culture and hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualified (or finalist) with solid public practice foundations.
• 3–5+ years' experience in Australian public practice.
• Proven ability to manage a client portfolio with limited supervision.
• Strong tax and compliance knowledge; business services background preferred.
• Experience reviewing and mentoring junior staff.
• Excellent communication and client-first mindset.
• Proficiency with Xero or MYOB.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing financial statements and income tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships, and individuals.
• Managing a portfolio of SME and HNWI clients with a high degree of autonomy.
• Identifying tax planning opportunities and presenting recommendations to clients.
• Reviewing and coaching the work of junior accountants and graduates.
• Supporting Managers and Partners with advisory engagements and special projects.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships through regular communication and proactive service.

Education

CA or CPA qualified (or finalist)

3–5+ years Australian public practice

Client portfolio management

Tax & compliance knowledge

Mentoring junior staff

Excellent communication

Public practice experience

Tools

Xero

MYOB

Job description

Atlas Partners in Melbourne is seeking a capable CA/CPA-qualified accountant to manage a varied SME/HNWI client portfolio and provide day-to-day guidance to juniors. This is not just compliance; you will work in advisory and build client relationships.

Reporting to a Manager or Partner, you'll prepare financial statements and tax returns, mentor junior staff, and contribute to advisory engagements while enjoying a supportive team culture and hybrid work arrangements.