Job Description
Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager – Public Practice & Group Accounting
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Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager – Public Practice & Group Accounting
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Downs Accounting – Rivervale, Perth WA
n $125,000 – $145,000 + super, depending on experience
n Full time
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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.
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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.
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The Role
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The position will involve a combination of:
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Group and corporate accounting
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Public practice accounting and client work
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Review, staff support and practice management
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The exact mix will vary throughout the year, particularly around quarterly and financial reporting periods.
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Group & Corporate Accounting
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You will be responsible for the Australian accounting and reporting requirements of a multi-entity corporate group. This will include:
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Quarterly accounting for a multi-entity Australian group
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Preparation of Australian group consolidation work in preparation for consolidation by the overseas parent company
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Preparation of trial balances, cash flow statements and supporting financial information
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Reconciliation of intercompany and group accounts
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Liaison with external auditors and preparation of information for half-year and annual reporting
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Australian cash-flow planning and coordinating funding requirements with the overseas parent company
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Movement of funds between Australian group entities as required
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Dividend administration and coordination
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Accounting calculations associated with current and extended property leases
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Review and preparation of reconciliations
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Coordination of financial and other information with property managers
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Oversight of shareholder registry and related administrative requirements
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Assistance with announcements and reporting requirements for relevant securities markets
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Other Australian accounting and reporting matters as required
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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.
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Public Practice Accounting
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You will also work with a varied portfolio of business clients, including:
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Preparation and review of financial statements and income tax returns
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Companies, trusts, partnerships and individuals
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Tax planning and general taxation advice
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Complex accounting and taxation matters
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Direct client contact and advice
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Practice Management
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As one of the senior members of the practice, you will also assist with:
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Supporting other accountants
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Assisting with technical queries
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Monitoring workflow and deadlines
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Resolving day-to-day accounting and client matters
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Assisting the Principal with the general operation of the accounting team




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This is not a full-time management position. The majority of your time will remain focused on accounting, financial reporting and client work.
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About You
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To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
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Strong Australian public practice accounting experience
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CA or CPA qualification
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Demonstrated experience with multi-entity group accounting and consolidations
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Experience with listed or other significant corporate clients and their reporting requirements
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Good knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards
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Experience with complex corporate and group structures
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The ability to work independently and take ownership of your responsibilities
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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The ability to liaise confidently with clients, auditors and other stakeholders
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Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines
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The ability to review and support the work of other team members
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Experience with securities market reporting requirements would be highly regarded.
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What We Offer
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$125,000 – $145,000 + super, depending on experience
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A senior position with significant autonomy
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An interesting mix of public practice and corporate group accounting
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Exposure to listed-company and international group structures
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Support from existing bookkeeping and administration staff for routine work
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An established and varied client base
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Direct access to the practice Principal
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A stable, long-term position with the opportunity to take increasing responsibility within the practice
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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.
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📌 Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager - Public Practice & Group Accounting (Western Australia)
🏢 Downs Accounting
📍 Western Australia