Job Description
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.
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We help clients solve challenges while creating an setting where talented people can grow their careers, take ownership and make a real impact
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Job Description
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About Ashfords
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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.
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We help clients solve challenges while creating an environment where talented people can grow their careers, take ownership and make a real impact
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About the Role
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We're looking for an Accounting & Tax Manager who wants more than just a title.
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You'll lead a high-performing team, take ownership of an exciting client portfolio, and work closely with Partners to deliver outcomes while building long-term, trusted client relationships.
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This is a leadership 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.
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If you're commercially minded, enjoy mentoring others and thrive on ownership and accountability, we'd love to hear from you.
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Job Requirements
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- CA/CPA qualified.
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- Solid experience across SME / private group clients.
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- Strong grounding in Australian accounting and tax / Australian Accounting Standards.
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- Proven ability to lead multiple priorities and deadlines with strong organisation and judgement.
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- Strong people leadership skills, with a track record of developing others and building a sense of belonging and shared outcomes.
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Job Responsibilities include but not limited to
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- Lead a quality client portfolio, delivering exceptional tax, compliance and advisory outcomes.
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- Build trusted client relationships and become a valued business adviser.
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- Drive month-end and year-end reporting, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and a seamless client experience.
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- Champion quality, governance and best practice across all client engagements.
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- Mentor and develop a high-performing team, fostering growth, accountability and success.
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- Take ownership of workflow, resourcing and delivery planning to achieve outstanding commercial and client outcomes.
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- Partner with leaders across the business to drive continuous improvement and enhance client value.
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Job Benefits
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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.
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What you'll enjoy:
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- Flexible work arrangements that support life outside of work
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- Competitive salary plus performance-based incentives
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- Ongoing investment in your professional and leadership development
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- A collaborative, inclusive and high-performing culture
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- Regular social events, team experiences and wellbeing initiatives
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- The opportunity to make a real impact and shape the future of the business
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Why People Join (and Stay)
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- Genuine ownership of your clients, team and career
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- Direct access to approachable and commercially minded leaders
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- A growing firm that embraces new ideas and innovation
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- Flexibility that works in practice, not just on paper
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- Strong team culture built on trust, collaboration and success
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- Continuous investment in your technical, leadership and commercial growth
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Applicants must have unrestricted working rights in Australia.
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📌 Manager- Accounting and Tax (Victoria)
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