About VBA Accountants

VBA Accountants is a modern accounting firm that takes a collaborative, client-focused approach to managing finances. We work closely with our clients, from individuals to growing businesses, to deliver tailored services across taxation and compliance, business advisory, bookkeeping, payroll and property planning.

About the Role

We're looking for a technically confident, client-focused accountant to take ownership of an allocated portfolio of VBA Accountants clients. You'll work with a high degree of independence, developing a deep understanding of each client's business before progressively coordinating and delegating work to onshore, offshore and other support resources.

This is a senior role for someone who's just as comfortable rolling up their sleeves on the technical work as they are managing relationships, reviewing outputs and coaching others. It would be suited to someone who takes pride in being accountable for the quality, accuracy and timeliness of everything delivered.

What You'll Do

- Build and manage an allocated client portfolio, acting as the primary relationship contact

- Prepare, review and lodge BAS, IAS, tax returns, financial statements and more across individuals, companies, trusts and partnerships

- Oversee bookkeeping, payroll, reconciliations, management reporting and forecasting





- Coordinate and delegate work across onshore and offshore support resources while retaining accountability

- Act as a technical escalation point on complex accounting, tax and compliance matters

- Champion technology, automation and continuous improvement across the client portfolio

- Play a key role in business direction, growth and continuous improvement

About You

- Approximately 5–10+ years' accounting experience, ideally in Australian public practice

- Proven experience managing a portfolio of clients or similar client-facing responsibilities

- Strong hands-on skills across tax, bookkeeping, payroll, GST and financial statements

- Confident communicator, comfortable dealing directly with business owners and clients

- High level Excel skills and solid proficiency with Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks or similar

- CA or CPA qualified (or working towards), with relevant tertiary qualifications

How to Apply

If you're ready to take genuine ownership of a client portfolio and grow with a firm that's investing in technology and its people, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your resume and a brief cover letter.

If you would like a copy of the position description, please email ••••@theengagedspace.com.au

📌 Senior Client Manager and Accountant (Kent Town)
🏢 The Engaged Space
📍 Kent Town