Senior Accountant - Leading Inner West Firm

Lawson Elliott Recruitment; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexible hours

Wellness allowance

Professional development

Mentoring

Team culture

Career growth

Job summary

Lawson Elliott Recruitment partners with a growing Melbourne accounting firm to hire a CA/CPA-qualified tax advisor with 4+ years in public practice. You will be client-facing, advising on business services and tax matters, and manage multi-entity structures in a cloud-based environment using Xero and XPM.

The role offers hybrid working arrangements, flexible hours, and strong progression in a collaborative team with a focus on work-life balance, professional development and Mentoring.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience in a public practice environment.
• CA/CPA qualified or currently studying.
• Experience using Xero and XPM (highly regarded).
• Genuine desire to be client-facing and progress in your career.

Responsibilities

• Preparing income tax returns and financial statements
• Preparing and reviewing GST and FBT returns
• Providing clients with advice across business services and tax matters
• Managing multi-entity structures and more complex client requirements
• Building and maintaining strong, long-term client relationships
• Managing your own workflow and client portfolio
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Client-facing

Mentoring juniors

Education

CA/CPA qualified or studying

Tools

Xero

XPM

Job description

Convenient location in the Inner West, close to public transport options

Opportunity to be client-facing and take on advisory work

Strong team based dynamic with a clear progression pathway

Study support and formal tax training available

My client is a growing, 4 Partner accounting firm specialising in tax compliance, business services and advisory. With a close-knit team of approximately 15 staff, supported by a small team in the Philippines, the firm continues to experience year-on-year growth.

Led by an experienced Partner group, the firm prides itself on building long-term relationships with both clients and staff. The team has a young, collaborative culture and a relaxed working environment, with a strong emphasis on work-life balance, professional development and delivering quality client service.

The firm works with a diverse client base, including film production companies, builders, property investors and professional services businesses, with client turnovers ranging up to approximately $50M. Operating within a flat structure, the team works collaboratively across the business, with client allocations based on personality fit and workflow.

The firm operates in a fully cloud-based environment, utilising Xero, Xero Practice Manager (XPM), FYI Docs, NowInfinity and ATO SmartDocs.

You will have key responsibilities, including:

• Preparing income tax returns and financial statements
• Preparing and reviewing GST and FBT returns
• Providing clients with advice across business services and tax matters
• Managing multi-entity structures and more complex client requirements
• Building and maintaining strong, long-term client relationships
• Managing your own workflow and client portfolio
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members

Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangements, with flexibility to work from home
• Flexible working hours and a genuine focus on work-life balance
• Annual wellness allowance
• Ongoing professional development, training and mentoring
• Supportive, social and collaborative team culture, with a relaxed working environment and plenty of team banter
• Long-term career development opportunities within a growing firm

The ideal candidate will possess:

• CA/CPA qualified, currently studying or looking to commence
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• 4+ years' experience in a public practice environment
• Experience using Xero and XPM (highly regarded)
• A genuine desire to be client-facing and progress in your career