Senior Accountant

PKF - Australia; Newcastle; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

PKF is seeking a Senior Accountant for its Newcastle office. This permanent role involves overseeing financial reporting and mentoring junior staff in a supportive, flexible environment. The firm values employee development and offers opportunities for career progression and a positive work culture.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Exceptional opportunity for career development

Flexible work arrangements

Outstanding study support and training

Wellbeing initiatives

Employee referral cash bonus

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience ideally within mid-tier exposure.
• Proficient in financial and management reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process and review financial statements and management reports.
• Assist clients in tax compliance and financial data presentation.
• Provide support and training to junior staff members.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Teamwork

Education

CA or CPA qualifications

Tools

Xero

MYOB

Job description

• Opportunity for career progression
• Great work environment & culture, WFH and office
• PKF is ranked in the Top 10 Mid-tier accounting firms globally

Are you looking for an organisation that values their employees and offers career progression?

PKF Sydney & Newcastle are seeking a Senior Accountant wanting to further their career into management. The role will be located within business advisory services. You will be working alongside a group of talented professionals. This is a permanent role within a flexible working fun environment, based in Newcastle.

PKF is a different sort of accounting firm. We are a mid-tier practice, and a national award-winning accounting, tax and business advisory firm with a focus on providing quality service to decision makers across a broad range of industries. With an appetite for progress, continual improvement and innovation. PKF strive to exceed our clients’ expectations by being responsive, creative and by going the extra mile to deliver superior outcomes. Primarily responsible for assisting clients by overseeing a team to prepare financial and management accounting reports and their tax compliance obligations. This position requires the ability to identify issues and provide solutions in a proactive manner.

Key responsibilities

Processing and reviewing financial statements, preparation of management reports, preparation of review of entities’ income tax and BAS/IAS returns, preparation of interim financial accounts and providing tax planning proposals, preparation and analysis of management reports, prepare, analyse and review accounts, financial data presentation, assist in monthly billing process.

This position requires a highly organised, executional team player with excellent initiative. Ability to build trust and relationships with clients is key. Good communication and mentoring skills are necessary to provide support and training to junior staff members. You will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to change and work in a fast-paced environment.

About PKF

At PKF, we create a positive environment that enable our people to feel valued and achieve their full potential. We offer:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Exceptional opportunity for career development and progression
• Dynamic and talented team to work and develop alongside
• Opportunity for secondment in PKF offices overseas
• Flexible work arrangements
• Work/Life balance encouraged
• Friendly culture and team events
• Outstanding study support and training
• Collaborative and inclusive working environment
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Employee referral cash bonus

What you need to apply

CA or CPA qualifications (or working towards), 5 years' experience ideally within mid-tier exposure, proficient in Xero and MYOB, excellent written and verbal communication.

Please apply today by sending your CV to our talent acquisition specialist, Georgina Youssef at [e-mail].