Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager – Public Practice & Group Accounting
Downs Accounting – Rivervale, Perth WA
$125,000 – $145,000 + super, depending on experience
Full time
Downs Accounting is an established public accounting practice based in Rivervale.
We are looking for an experienced
Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager
to join our team in a varied senior role combining
public practice accounting, group accounting and some practice management responsibilities
.
This is primarily a hands-on accounting position rather than an administrative management role.
The successful applicant will take responsibility for the Australian accounting and reporting requirements of a significant corporate client, while also working with our broader public practice client base and assisting with the day-to-day management of the accounting team.
The Role
The position will involve a combination of:
Group and corporate accounting
Public practice accounting and client work
Review, staff support and practice management
The exact mix will vary throughout the year, particularly around quarterly and financial reporting periods.
Group & Corporate Accounting
You will be responsible for the Australian accounting and reporting requirements of a multi-entity corporate group.
This will include:
Quarterly accounting for a multi-entity Australian group
Preparation of Australian group consolidation work in preparation for consolidation by the overseas parent company
Preparation of trial balances, cash flow statements and supporting financial information
Reconciliation of intercompany and group accounts
Liaison with external auditors and preparation of information for half-year and annual reporting
Australian cash-flow planning and coordinating funding requirements with the overseas parent company




Movement of funds between Australian group entities as required
Dividend administration and coordination
Accounting calculations associated with new and extended property leases
Review and preparation of reconciliations
Coordination of financial and other information with property managers
Oversight of shareholder registry and related administrative requirements
Assistance with announcements and reporting requirements for relevant securities markets
Other Australian accounting and reporting matters as required
Routine administrative, bookkeeping and transactional work is supported by our existing bookkeeping and administration team, allowing you to concentrate on the accounting and reporting aspects of the role.
Public Practice Accounting
You will also work with a varied portfolio of business clients, including:
Preparation and review of financial statements and income tax returns
Companies, trusts, partnerships and individuals
Tax planning and general taxation advice
Complex accounting and taxation matters
Direct client contact and advice
Practice Management
As one of the senior members of the practice, you will also assist with:
Supporting other accountants
Assisting with technical queries
Monitoring workflow and deadlines
Resolving day-to-day accounting and client matters
Assisting the Principal with the general operation of the accounting team
This is not a full-time management position.
The majority of your time will remain focused on accounting, financial reporting and client work.




About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
Strong Australian public practice accounting experience
CA or CPA qualification
Demonstrated experience with multi-entity group accounting and consolidations
Experience with listed or other significant corporate clients and their reporting requirements
Good knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards
Strong Australian taxation knowledge
Experience with complex corporate and group structures
The ability to work independently and take ownership of your responsibilities
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
The ability to liaise confidently with clients, auditors and other stakeholders
Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines
The ability to review and support the work of other team members
Experience with
securities market reporting requirements would be highly regarded.
What We Offer
$125,000 – $145,000 + super
, depending on experience
A senior position with significant autonomy
An interesting mix of public practice and corporate group accounting
Exposure to listed-company and international group structures
Support from existing bookkeeping and administration staff for routine work
An established and varied client base
Direct access to the practice Principal
A stable, long-term position with the opportunity to take increasing responsibility within the practice
This position would particularly suit an experienced senior accountant or manager who enjoys technically interesting work and is looking for greater variety than a traditional public practice role.
Please apply with your CV and a brief outline of your experience with public practice accounting, group consolidations and corporate financial reporting.

📌 Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager – Public Practice & Group Accounting (Perth)
🏢 Downs Accounting
📍 Perth