Job Description

About Ashfords

Ashfords is entering an exciting new chapter as we expand our footprint with a proposed Melbourne CBD office, creating new opportunities for ambitious professionals who want to be part of something from the ground up.

As the largest independently owned multidisciplinary firm in Melbourne's South East, we bring together seven specialist business units, combining the capability of a larger firm with the agility, accessibility and culture of an independent business.

Joining our CBD team means more than taking on a new role. It's an prospect to help shape a growing office, build lasting client relationships, work alongside experienced leaders and contribute to the next stage of Ashfords' growth.

Join a firm where your impact matters.

As a Senior Accountant, you'll manage an exciting client portfolio, mentor a high-performing offshore team and work closely with Partners to deliver outstanding client outcomes. With real ownership, strong leadership support and clear opportunities for growth, this role offers the chance to build your career, not just your experience.

Job Requirements

Requirements:

- CA/CPA qualified (or equivalent)
- Strong experience in Australian tax and accounting for SMEs and private groups.
- Demonstrated experience working with offshore teams.
- Proven ability to review and compliance work (financial statements and tax returns).
- Excellent verbal and written Communication skills
- Proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop junior staff.

Job Responsibilities

Duties Include (but not limited to):

- Direct management of 2–4 offshore employees across compliance and advisory support work.




- Deliver end-to-end monthly and annual tax compliance and associated client activities.
- Monitors and maintains high levels of practice compliance, per legislative requirements
- Upskill offshore staff in Australian tax compliance, accounting standards, and internal systems.
- Ensure compliance with Australian tax law, ATO guidance, and firm policies.
- Identify and mitigate risks in offshore-prepared work (e.g., Division 7A, trust distributions, GST, FBT).

Job Benefits

Why Join Ashfords?

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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📌 Senior Accountant (Melbourne)
🏢 Ashfords Accountants & Advisory
📍 Melbourne