Senior Accountant (Mandarin Speaker)

at; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Melbourne accounting firm is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to manage financial accounts, mentor junior staff, and work directly with partners. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 years in accounting, is pursuing CA/CPA, and can communicate fluently in English and Mandarin. This role offers a competitive salary and career growth opportunities in a multicultural environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Career growth pathway

CA/CPA study support

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ accounting experience, including 1+ year in an Australian firm.
• CA/CPA (completed or in progress) preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end financial accounts and tax returns.
• Manage accounting tasks and compliance lodgements.
• Mentor junior accountants and manage client portfolios.

Skills

Accounting experience

Compliance knowledge

Team leadership

Communication (English and Mandarin)

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Xero

MYOB

QuickBooks

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a well-established and growing Melbourne accounting firm. This role offers exposure to overall accounting and tax experience, along with opportunities to mentor junior staff and work directly with partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end financial accounts and income tax returns (companies, trusts, partnerships, individuals).
• Handle accounting and bookkeeping tasks including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, bank reconciliations, and payroll review.
• Manage compliance lodgements (BAS, IAS, GST, FBT).
• Liaise with the ATO and other regulators on behalf of clients.
• Provide Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks support to clients.
• Review and mentor graduate/junior accountants.
• Manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring timely delivery of compliance and advisory services.
• Conduct financial analysis, management reporting, and assist in tax planning and advisory.

Key Requirements

• 2+ years’ accounting experience with at least 1+ year in an Australian accounting firm.
• Degree in Accounting/Finance; CA/CPA (completed or in progress) highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping, AP/AR, compliance, and financial reporting.
• Bilingual — fluent in English and Mandarin/Chinese (spoken & written).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise with clients.
• Team player with potential to lead and mentor others.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Career growth pathway toward Supervisor or Tax Specialist.
• Multicultural and supportive team environment.
• Ongoing CA/CPA study support.
• Exposure to both compliance and advisory work, not just compliance-only tasks.
• Direct access to firm partners and diverse client portfolio.