Senior Accountant / Supervisor - Business Services & Advisory

Minchin Recruitment Pty Ltd; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly RDO

Birthday leave

Onsite parking

Paid CA/CPA fees and study leave

Regular professional development

Job summary

Minchin Recruitment Pty Ltd is seeking a Senior Accountant / Supervisor for a Brighton/Melbourne-based role. Hybrid work with up to two WFH days weekly, monthly RDO, and birthday leave accompany a broad mix of compliance and advisory duties.

You will supervise junior staff, review complex tax and financial work, and engage with clients while supporting Partners on advisory projects and workflow management.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of tax and business services experience in Australian public practice.
• Degree in Business or Commerce with Accounting major.
• Strong knowledge of Australian taxation, incl. Division 7A, CGT and business structures.
• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements and tax returns.
• Confidence in managing client relationships and explaining technical matters clearly.
• Experience supporting junior staff and supervisory capabilities.
• Strong organisation, attention to detail and commercial judgement.
• Working knowledge of Xero and/or MYOB.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements and income tax returns across multiple entity types.
• Review BAS, financial statements and tax work prepared by junior staff.
• Deliver tax planning, forecasting and business structuring advice.
• Research and resolve technical matters (Division 7A, CGT and business structures).
• Conduct client meetings and maintain strong working relationships.
• Supervise workflow, monitor WIP and manage deadlines.
• Guide junior accountants with technical questions and feedback.
• Support Partners with advisory projects and business development.

Skills

Tax planning

Financial statements preparation

Client relationship management

Supervisory leadership

Australian taxation knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Business or Commerce degree (Accounting major)

CA/CPA qualification

Tools

Xero

MYOB

Job description

16th October, 2026

Senior Accountant / Supervisor | Business Services & Advisory

Salary: $110,000 to $125,000 + superannuation

Location: Brighton, Melbourne

Work style: Permanent full-time | Hybrid with up to two WFH days per week

Why This Role

Combine meaningful client responsibility with a monthly RDO, birthday leave, and up to two WFH days per week.

This position offers a mix of complex preparation, technical review, tax planning and advisory work. Alongside managing client relationships, you'll guide junior accountants and support the Partners with workflow and broader business matters.

This appointment suits an experienced Senior Accountant ready for greater supervisory responsibility or an existing Supervisor seeking varied client work and development toward management. Responsibilities will reflect your capability and experience.

The Role

Work closely with the Partners across a varied business services portfolio.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing and reviewing financial statements and income tax returns across multiple entity types
• Reviewing BAS, financial statements and tax work prepared by junior staff
• Delivering tax planning, forecasting and business structuring advice
• Researching and resolving technical matters, including Division 7A, CGT and business structures
• Conducting client meetings and maintaining strong working relationships
• Supervising workflow, monitoring WIP and managing deadlines
• Guiding junior accountants through technical questions and review feedback
• Supporting Partners with advisory projects and business development initiatives

What You'll Bring

• At least five years of tax and business services experience in Australian public practice
• A degree in Business or Commerce, majoring in Accounting
• Strong technical knowledge of Australian taxation, including Division 7A, CGT and business structures
• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements and tax returns
• Confidence managing client relationships and explaining technical matters clearly
• Experience supporting junior staff, with the capability to take on broader supervisory responsibilities
• Strong organisation, attention to detail and commercial judgement
• Working knowledge of Xero and/or MYOB

CA/CPA qualification or equivalent will be highly regarded, as will experience with MYOB AO.

What's On Offer

• $110,000 to $125,000 + superannuation
• Up to two WFH days per week
• Monthly RDO in addition to statutory leave
• Birthday leave
• Onsite parking
• Paid CA/CPA fees and study leave
• Regular professional development
• Opportunities to develop toward a Manager role
• Client-facing work across compliance, tax planning and advisory
• Opportunities to supervise delivery and develop junior accountants
• Contemporary office, systems and processes
• Regular social activities

About Our Client

Our client is an established Brighton accounting and advisory practice with roots extending back more than 40 years.

The firm works predominantly with SMEs and family businesses across industries including medical, construction, property, manufacturing, transport and professional sport. Longstanding relationships allow the firm to understand clients' businesses beyond annual compliance obligations.

Services span accounting, taxation, bookkeeping, SMSF and business advisory, complemented by access to broader wealth and financial advice. Business advisory capabilities include cash flow, performance monitoring, restructuring and succession planning.

The team includes experienced Partners, Managers, accountants, and administration staff, with examples of colleagues developing their careers through internal progression.