Geelong, VIC | Full time | Direct Hire An established and highly regarded accounting practice in the Geelong region is seeking a Senior Accountant or Manager to join its growing team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional looking to work with a diverse client base, take ownership of client relationships, mentor junior team members and progress their career within a supportive professional environment.
The Role
You will be responsible for a combination of accounting, taxation, compliance and client advisory activities, including:
- Preparing financial statements, financial reports and tax returns
- Managing accounting and tax compliance requirements for a diverse client portfolio
- Providing technical and non-technical advice to clients
- Developing and maintaining strong client relationships
- Building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Mentoring and developing junior accountants
- Working independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team
- Supporting clients with practical, commercially focused accounting advice
About You The successful candidate will have:
- An accounting-related degree
- 3+ years of professional public practice accounting experience for Senior Accountant level
- 7+ years of relevant experience for Manager level
- CA/CPA qualified or nearing completion
- Strong understanding of accounting and taxation principles
- Proven experience preparing financial statements and tax returns
- Strong client-facing and advisory capabilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage responsibilities independently while working effectively within a team
- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
- A proactive and professional approach to client service
Highly regarded
- Experience with Xero
- Experience with FYI
- Existing experience working with clients in the Geelong region
What's on Offer
- Market-competitive salary based on experience and level
- Senior Accountant and Manager opportunities available
- Career progression within an established professional practice
- Ongoing professional development and training
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Exposure to a diverse range of clients and accounting matters
- Employee wellbeing and support initiatives
- Long-term opportunity for professional growth
Salary Guide Senior Accountant: Dependent on experience Manager: Potential package around $170K + super for the right level of experience.