Senior Accountant - Hybrid/Remote, Mentorship & Growth

Perpetual; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks leave annually

Hybrid work environment

Work from anywhere in Australia up to

Annual wellbeing allowance

Study support and professional develop

Job summary

Fordham, a leading Australian advisory practice, seeks a Senior Accountant to support complex client engagements spanning accounting, taxation, business performance, structuring, wealth and asset protection. You will mentor and guide junior team members while coordinating closely with senior team members.

Role responsibilities include preparing and reviewing financial statements and tax returns for individuals, partnerships, trusts, companies and SMSFs, and developing tax-planning strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Commerce.
• CA or CPA qualification completed or in progress.
• 3–5 years’ experience in Australian public practice.
• Exposure to large business structures and complex, diverse engagements.
• Strong taxation knowledge including Division 7A, GST, FBT and SMSFs.
• Experience supervising, coaching and delegating work to junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements and tax returns for individuals, partnerships, trusts, companies and SMSFs.
• Prepare and implement tax-planning strategies and initiatives.
• Assist Managers and Partners with business performance, structuring, wealth and asset‑protection engagements.
• Coordinate with your team leader throughout the different phases of client engagements.
• Supervise, coach and delegate work to junior team members.

Skills

Taxation knowledge

Staff supervision

Engagement experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Commerce

CA or CPA qualification

Job description

Fordham, a leading Australian advisory practice, seeks a Senior Accountant to support complex client engagements spanning accounting, taxation, business performance, structuring, wealth and asset protection. You will mentor and guide junior team members while coordinating closely with senior team members.

Role responsibilities include preparing and reviewing financial statements and tax returns for individuals, partnerships, trusts, companies and SMSFs, and developing tax-planning strategies.