Senior Accountant - Public Practice

Charterhouse; Albury City; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Career development

Diverse client exposure

Mentoring opportunities

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Additional leave

Regular social activities

Albury lifestyle

Job summary

Charterhouse is seeking an experienced Business Advisory accountant to manage a diverse client portfolio in Albury within a collaborative, supportive firm. Hybrid working arrangements and clear career progression are offered.

You will join a growing Business Advisory team, handling compliance and advisory work for SMEs, family businesses and high-net-worth clients, with mentoring from senior professionals and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• : 3+ years' experience in Australian public practice accounting
• CA/CPA qualified or working towards completion
• Strong technical accounting and taxation knowledge
• Experience working with SMEs and privately owned businesses
• Confidence managing client relationships and providing practical advice
• Experience reviewing work and mentoring junior accountants
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A proactive approach and genuine interest in business advisory
• A desire to develop professionally and progress into management

Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing financial statements and income tax returns
• Providing taxation and business advisory support to clients
• Managing and developing strong client relationships
• Identifying opportunities to add value beyond traditional compliance
• Reviewing work and mentoring junior accountants
• Working closely with senior accountants and advisory specialists
• Supporting the continued growth of the Business Advisory team

Skills

Client relationships

Communication

Organisational skills

Mentoring juniors

Taxation knowledge

Accounting

SME experience

Education

CA/CPA qualified

Job description

Summary

This is an excellent opportunity to manage a diverse client portfolio, develop your advisory skills and progress your career within a supportive and collaborative environment.

About the Firm

This established accounting and advisory practice provides taxation, accounting and business advisory services to SMEs, family businesses and high-net-worth individuals across a range of industries. The firm offers a professional yet supportive working environment, with a strong focus on employee development, client relationships and long-term career progression.

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Genuine career progression and ongoing professional development
• Diverse client exposure across SMEs, family businesses and high-net-worth individuals
• Supportive team culture with experienced professionals and mentoring opportunities
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Additional leave benefits and regular social activities
• Albury location, offering an excellent regional lifestyle and lower cost of living

About the Role

The successful candidate will join a growing Business Advisory team, managing a diverse portfolio of clients and gaining exposure to both compliance and advisory work.

Key responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing financial statements and income tax returns
• Providing taxation and business advisory support to clients
• Managing and developing strong client relationships
• Identifying opportunities to add value beyond traditional compliance
• Reviewing work and mentoring junior accountants
• Working closely with senior accountants and advisory specialists
• Supporting the continued growth of the Business Advisory team

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• 3+ years' experience in Australian public practice accounting
• CA/CPA qualified or working towards completion
• Strong technical accounting and taxation knowledge
• Experience working with SMEs and privately owned businesses
• Confidence managing client relationships and providing practical advice
• Experience reviewing work and mentoring junior accountants
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A proactive approach and genuine interest in business advisory
• A desire to develop professionally and progress into management