Job Description

About Ashfords

Ashfords is the largest independently owned multidisciplinary firm in Melbourne's South East. With seven specialist business units, we combine the capability of a large firm with the agility, flexibility and culture of an independent business.

Ashfords is a place where talented people can grow their careers, take ownership and make a real impact.

About the Role

We're looking for a Bookkeeping Client Manager r who wants more than just a title.

You’ll work with a high-performing team, take ownership of an exciting client portfolio, and work closely with others to deliver exceptional outcomes while building long-term, trusted client relationships. This is a role with real influence. You’ll have the autonomy to make decisions, drive improvements, develop talent and strengthen client relationships, all while being supported by a collaborative and experienced leadership team.

If you’re commercially minded, enjoy mentoring others and thrive on ownership and accountability, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Requirements

Requirements:

- Minimum 5+ years’ experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or advisory roles
- Strong proficiency in accounting software (Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks)
- Solid understanding of Australian tax and compliance requirements
- Demonstrated experience providing financial insights or advisory services
- Proven client relationship management experience
- Leadership or supervisory experience preferred
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Job Responsibilities

Duties Include (but not limited to):

- Oversee day-to-day bookkeeping functions including accounts payable, receivable,



payroll and reconciliations
- Provide clients with financial insights, analysis, and actionable recommendations
- Supervise, mentor, and develop offshore bookkeeping team members
- Allocate and review work to ensure deadlines and quality standards are met
- Assist with onboarding current clients and system implementations (e.g., Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks)
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax obligations, and internal controls

Job Benefits

Why Join Us?

At Ashfords, you’ll enjoy the career opportunities, support and resources of a larger firm, with the influence, visibility and agility of a growing independent business. Our purpose is simple: helping our clients, our people and our firm achieve financial freedom and peace of mind.

What you’ll enjoy:

- Flexible work arrangements that support life outside of work
- Competitive salary plus performance-based incentives
- Ongoing investment in your professional and leadership development
- A collaborative, inclusive and high-performing culture
- Regular social events, team experiences and wellbeing initiatives
- The opportunity to make a real impact and shape the future of the business

Why People Join (and Stay)

- Genuine ownership of your clients, team and career
- Direct access to approachable and commercially minded leaders
- A growing firm that embraces new ideas and innovation
- Flexibility that works in practice, not just on paper
- Strong team culture built on trust, collaboration and success
- Continuous investment in your technical, leadership and commercial growth

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights in Australia.

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📌 Bookeeping - Client Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Ashfords Accountants & Advisory
📍 Melbourne