Job Description

We're working with a well-established, mid-sized accounting and advisory firm based in St Kilda that's currently looking for a Senior Accountant with around 5 years of experience in public practice.

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This is a compliance-focused role, but there's a strong business advisory component too - roughly 75% compliance and 25% advisory. It would suit someone who enjoys working with corporate clients and wants to grow into more of a trusted advisor role over time.

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About the firm

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The accounting team is made up of around 30 people, with 80 staff in total across various divisions. The firm works with a broad mix of small-to-medium business clients, including those in rapid food, engineering, and other service industries. While they do have a strong presence in pharmacy, this role won't focus on that area.

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The environment is supportive and professional, with a good mix of experienced team members and junior staff. You'll be supported to continue developing your skills, particularly in advisory, if that's a direction you'd like to go.

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What the role involves

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Your day-to-day work will include:

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- Preparing and reviewing compliance work for companies, trusts, and individuals
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- Supporting outsourced accounting staff and reviewing their work
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- Liaising with clients over phone and email - there is client contact, but it's not a business development or sales role
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- Assisting with tax planning, structuring, and advisory work alongside senior team members
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- General client management, queries, and ongoing relationship support
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What they're looking for

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The successful candidate will ideally have:

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- Around 5 years of experience in a public practice accounting firm
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- Strong compliance background (especially with companies and trusts)
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- A desire to engage more with clients and step into an advisory space
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- Confidence in reviewing others' work and helping to manage workflow
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- Familiarity with Xero, XPM, and ideally FYI Docs (though not essential)
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Flexible working

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The firm offers two days of work from home per week, but only once probation is complete. The team is structured in a way that supports hybrid work, and they've got solid systems in place (Xero, XPM, FYI Docs) to make it run smoothly.

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Salary

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Up to $110,000 + super, depending on experience.

📌 Senior Accountant/Supervisor - St Kilda | $110k+super (Victoria)
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