Job Description
Public Practice - Accountants – Melbourne VIC
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This is an prospect to join a highly respected and rapidly growing financial services firm in South Melbourne that combines the expertise of an established practice with the energy, innovation and culture of a young and modern team. With a team of 50+ professionals across Victoria, the firm has built a reputation for delivering high-quality accounting and advisory services while creating an environment where people are supported, valued and encouraged to grow.
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You'll have the opportunity to manage your own client portfolio, build trusted relationships with business owners, provide meaningful commercial advice, and work alongside approachable leaders who genuinely invest in your development.
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The culture is collaborative, fresh and progressive — a place where ideas are welcomed, technology is embraced, and team members are given the autonomy to make an impact.
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The Role
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Working closely with a Partner and Senior Client Account Manager, you will manage your own portfolio of clients across a diverse range of industries and entity structures.
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Your responsibilities will include:
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Managing your own client fee base and becoming the primary point of contact for clients.
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Preparing and reviewing financial statements and income tax returns.
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Conducting first-level reviews of work completed by junior accountants.
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Managing workflow across your portfolio to ensure deadlines are achieved.
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Providing business advisory and taxation advice to clients.
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Identifying opportunities to deliver additional value-added services.
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Mentoring and supporting junior team members.
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Building strong, long-term client relationships.
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For candidates operating at an Assistant Manager level, you will take on additional responsibility across portfolio leadership, workflow management, team development and supporting the Partner with strategic client relationships.
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What You'll Bring
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You will be CA or CPA qualified (or nearing completion) with a strong background in public practice and a desire to progress within a modern advisory environment.
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To be successful, you will have:
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Minimum 5 years' public practice experience for Senior Accountant level.
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Approximately 7+ years' experience for Assistant Manager level.
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Experience managing your own client fee base.
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Strong experience preparing and reviewing financial statements and income tax returns.
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Experience conducting first-level reviews.
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Strong workflow and deadline management skills.
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Exposure to trusts, companies, individuals and multi-entity groups.
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Experience with Division 7A, trust distributions and tax planning.
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Strong client communication and stakeholder management skills.
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A genuine interest in business advisory and helping clients achieve their goals.
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Previous experience mentoring and supporting junior accountants.
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A proactive, commercial mindset and a willingness to contribute to a growing team.
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All communicationwill be strictly confidential

📌 Senior Accountant / Assistant Manager | Hybrid Role (Victoria)
🏢 Public Practice - Accountants
📍 Victoria