Senior Accountant | Melbourne CBD | $100K-$120K+ Super

Engage Personnel; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 100.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

On-site car parking

Complimentary gym membership

Flexible working hours

Direct access to Partners

Descripción de la vacante

Engage Personnel in Melbourne CBD is seeking an experienced accountant to take ownership of a diverse SME and complex family-group client portfolio. You will prepare and review financial statements, tax returns and trust accounts, while mentoring junior staff and delivering insightful financial analysis.

The role offers direct client engagement, business advisory support, and close collaboration with Partners to shape client strategy and growth.

Formación

• Experience in Australian public practice accounting is essential.
• CA or CPA qualification or working towards it (CA preferred).
• Strong knowledge of business services, taxation and financial reporting.
• Experience reviewing work is highly regarded.

Responsabilidades

• Manage your own portfolio of SME and complex family group clients.
• Prepare and review financial statements, tax returns and trust accounts.
• Oversee and mentor junior accountants, with team sizes ranging from 1–4 staff.
• Prepare and review management accounts, reporting and financial analysis.
• Provide business advisory support and assist clients with strategic financial decisions.
• Liaise directly with clients, banks and external stakeholders, including assisting with finance arrangements.
• Work closely with the Partners on client strategy and business development.

Conocimientos

Client relationships

Mentoring

Communication

Financial reporting

Educación

CA or CPA qualification (in progress)

Herramientas

MYOB

Xero

BGL

CAS

Descripción del empleo

About the Firm

Join a well-established, growing Chartered Accounting practice based in Melbourne CBD, with over 30 years of experience providing accounting, taxation and business advisory services.

This is not your traditional small accounting practice. The firm works closely with a diverse portfolio of SME clients, complex family groups and businesses across property development, construction, agriculture, manufacturing, hospitality and more.

With a close-knit team of approximately 16 professionals, the firm offers a friendly, family-oriented culture, strong client relationships and genuine opportunities to progress your career.

The Opportunity

This is a hands‑on position offering exposure to a varied client portfolio, management reporting, business advisory and direct client engagement. You will take ownership of your own clients, build trusted relationships and work closely with the Partners.

Candidates with previous experience reviewing financial statements, tax returns and management accounts will be particularly attractive.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage your own portfolio of SME and complex family group clients.
• Prepare and review financial statements, tax returns and trust accounts.
• Oversee and mentor junior accountants, with team sizes ranging from 1–4 staff depending on seniority.
• Prepare and review management accounts, reporting and financial analysis.
• Provide business advisory support and assist clients with strategic financial decisions.
• Liaise directly with clients, banks and external stakeholders, including assisting with finance arrangements.
• Work closely with the Partners on client strategy and business development.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• Previous experience within an Australian public practice accounting firm.
• CA or CPA qualified, or working towards completion (CA preferred).
• Strong technical knowledge of business services, taxation and financial reporting.
• Previous experience reviewing work will be highly regarded.
• Confident managing client relationships and communicating with business owners.
• Experience supervising, mentoring or developing junior team members.
• Strong knowledge of MYOB and Xero; exposure to BGL and CAS will be advantageous.
• A proactive, commercially minded accountant who enjoys working closely with clients.

Why Join?

• Salary packages from $100K to $120K+ super, depending on experience and seniority.
• Genuine career progression and opportunities to develop into leadership.
• Close‑knit, family‑friendly team with excellent staff retention.
• Annual bonus opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements considered on a case‑by‑case basis.
• On‑site car parking.
• Complimentary nearby gym membership.
• Flexible working hours, with a typical day of 9am–5:30pm.
• Direct access to Partners and involvement in meaningful client advisory work.

The bottom line

An excellent opportunity to join an established and growing accounting practice where you can take ownership of your clients, develop your leadership capabilities and progress your career in a genuinely supportive environment.

All communication will be strictly confidential.

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