This is a hands-on role working with a diverse portfolio of clients, combining technical accounting and tax compliance with budgeting, cash flow forecasting, scenario planning and broader advisory work.

About the Firm

The firm is part of a leading network of independent professional advisory firms and has a strong reputation for personal service, quality advice and genuine client relationships. The business works with a broad range of clients, including privately owned and middle-market businesses, high-net-worth individuals, not-for-profits and other complex organisations.

The culture is cooperative, high-performing and growth-focused, with close access to Partners and subject matter experts. The firm places a strong emphasis on professional development, leadership and creating opportunities for people to progress their careers.

Flexibility & Benefits

- Flexible working arrangements with a strong focus on work-life balance
- Strong professional development programs and leadership training
- CA, CPA and other study support
- Opportunities to attend conferences and undertake local and international secondments
- Paid parental leave, wellbeing days and volunteering leave
- Physical pursuit subsidy
- Contemporary, collaborative office environment
- Supportive team culture with direct access to Partners and experienced specialists
- Genuine opportunities to develop technically and progress your career

Summary

This is a hands-on role working with a diverse portfolio of clients, combining technical accounting and tax compliance with budgeting, cash flow forecasting, scenario planning and broader advisory work.

About the Firm

The firm is part of a leading network of independent professional advisory firms and has a strong reputation for personal service, quality advice and genuine client relationships.



The business works with a broad range of clients, including privately owned and middle-market businesses, high-net-worth individuals, not-for-profits and other complex organisations.

The culture is collaborative, high-performing and growth-focused, with close access to Partners and subject matter experts. The firm places a strong emphasis on professional development, leadership and creating opportunities for people to progress their careers.

Flexibility & Benefits

- Flexible working arrangements with a strong focus on work-life balance
- Strong professional development programs and leadership training
- CA, CPA and other study support
- Opportunities to attend conferences and undertake local and international secondments
- Paid parental leave, wellbeing days and volunteering leave
- Physical pursuit subsidy
- Modern, collaborative office environment
- Supportive team culture with direct access to Partners and experienced specialists
- Genuine opportunities to develop technically and progress your career

About the Role

You will play a key role within the Hospitality division, managing accounting and tax compliance work while becoming involved in the broader financial and commercial needs of your clients.
You will also support budgeting, cash flow forecasting and scenario planning, while assisting Managers and Partners with advisory projects and client meetings.




A significant component of the position is mentoring and developing junior accountants, helping to build technical capability and contributing to the overall performance of the team.

Responsibilities include:

- Preparing and reviewing financial statements, income tax returns and BAS/IAS
- Supporting hospitality clients with budgeting, cash flow forecasting and scenario planning
- Considering operational factors including seasonality, events and staffing/roster impacts
- Assisting Managers and Partners with advisory projects and client meetings
- Managing workflow and coordinating task allocation to ensure work is delivered on time
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes and workflow efficiencies
- Mentoring, coaching and developing junior team members
- Maintaining clear communication with clients and internal stakeholders
- Managing deadlines, budgets and client expectations
- Escalating issues early and providing proactive solutions

About You

You will have:

- 4–5+ years' experience in Australian public practice or Business Services
- Relevant accounting degree and CA qualified, with completion of the CA program preferred
- Strong technical knowledge across accounting standards and Australian taxation, including income tax, GST, FBT, payroll tax and land tax
- Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements, tax returns and compliance work
- Strong client relationship and communication skills
- Experience mentoring or supervising junior accountants
- Excellent time management and ability to prioritise competing deadlines
- A proactive mindset and willingness to embrace change and improve processes
- The confidence to work autonomously while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment

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