Senior Accountant - Insolvency, Restructuring & Turnaround

Cathro and Partners; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive culture

Regular networking opportunities

Job summary

Cathro & Partners in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Insolvency Accountant to manage a range of formal appointments such as administrations, liquidations and receiverships, plus informal assignments. The role emphasizes collaboration with Principals and ongoing professional development.

The firm promotes flexible working arrangements, a supportive culture and networking opportunities across industries. CA/CPA is encouraged, with 3+ years insolvency experience and strong financial analysis skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Pursuing CA or CPA eligibility.
• 3+ years of insolvency experience in restructuring/turnaround roles.
• Strong financial acumen across P&L, balance sheet and cash-flow forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Day to day assistance on formal and informal corporate appointments.
• Provide turnaround, restructuring and insolvency solutions to clients.
• Conduct financial analysis and investigative tasks (cashflow analysis, forecasting, ASIC reports).
• Prepare reports to stakeholders (financial institutions, employees, creditors, directors, investors).
• Monitor and meet statutory deadlines.
• Liaise with financiers, lawyers, agents and auctioneers.
• Maintain register of appointments with weekly task deadlines.

Skills

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Prioritisation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Senior Insolvency Accountant working across a range of formal insolvency appointments such as voluntary administrations, liquidations and receiverships as well as informal appointments such as investigative accounting reviews and Safe Harbour engagements. You will work directly with Principals in a collegiate work model and are actively encouraged and supported to pursue your own career objectives.

Key responsibilities

Day to day assistance on a wide variety of formal and informal corporate appointments on behalf of the appointees

Provide turnaround, restructuring and insolvency solutions to the firm's client base

Conduct a range of financial analysis and investigative tasks, including cashflow analysis, financial forecasting and reports to ASIC

Prepare reports to a range of stakeholders including financial institutions, employees, creditors, directors, and investors

Monitor and meet statutory deadlines

Liaise with financiers, lawyers, agents and auctioneers

Maintain register of appointments that the team is responsible for and ensure tasks and timelines are set weekly for the advancement of those appointments

About you

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field

Have commenced, or are willing to commence CA or CPA

At least 3 years of work experience in an insolvency role (including restructuring and turnaround experience)

Strong financial acumen with competency across integrated P&L, balance sheet and cash-flow forecasts

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and maintain a high standard of work

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Continue your career in insolvency with a growing firm who are committed to your ongoing education and continued professional development

Supportive culture, where we celebrate our staff and their successes

The opportunity to join a dynamic and talented team of professionals who are responsible for shaping the future of the business

Reap the benefits of a team that are well-connected in the industry and enjoy regular networking opportunities

Regular in person all staff social and learning events

Flexible working arrangements available

About us

Cathro & Partners are an award-winning boutique Firm and experts in providing insolvency and restructuring services that help to create and preserve business value. With a reputation for delivering high quality results we assist our clients to overcome strategic and financial challenges. We work for listed companies and SMEs across a diverse range of industries including manufacturing, financial services, construction and retail.