Senior Accountant | Competitive salary + bonus | 4:1 Hybrid
The Firm
Our client is a respected and fast-growing multidisciplinary financial services firm, working alongside professionals in financial planning, mortgage broking, legal, general insurance, and bookkeeping. The workplace is collaborative and focused on delivering practical outcomes for clients. Taking a holistic approach to accounting, taxation, and business advisory, the firm works closely with clients to help them build, grow, protect, and transition their wealth and businesses. This is an opportunity to step into a senior role with ownership of your own client portfolio.
Culture & Benefits
Relationship-driven, holistic client service model in a supportive team
Senior role with autonomy to manage your own client portfolio
Exposure beyond compliance, working with specialists on broader client outcomes
Established and loyal client base
Genuine career progression and leadership development opportunities
Competitive salary package + performance bonus, and ability to influence firm strategy and growth
The Opportunity
We are looking for a technically strong and client-focused
Senior Accountant
who can confidently manage client relationships, provide quality accounting and tax advice, and work collaboratively across the business.
You'll take ownership of your client portfolio, support junior team members, and contribute to the growth of the tax and accounting division, with plenty of variety and autonomy in the role.
Key Responsibilities
Managing a portfolio of approximately 250 to 300 clients from start to finish




Preparing financial statements across a range of entity types
Preparing Business Activity Statements and Fringe Benefits Tax returns
Preparing income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, trusts and companies
Identifying opportunities to improve tax outcomes and contribute to broader client strategies
Ensuring all work complies with current tax legislation and governance requirements
Reviewing work completed by junior team members and providing guidance
Supporting and mentoring junior and intermediate accountants
Building and maintaining strong client relationships through regular communication
Working closely with managers and contributing to team outcomes
Participating in internal training, knowledge sharing and team activities
About You
6+ years of experience within Public Practice Accounting
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
CA or CPA qualification
Strong technical knowledge of Australian tax, particularly for small businesses and individuals
Experience managing a client portfolio independently, including financial statements, BAS, FBT, and tax returns across all entity types
Experience with Div 7A loan agreements
Experience reviewing and providing feedback on junior team members' work
Familiarity with Xero Practice Manager and FYI Docs and strong MS Office skills
Excellent communication and relationship building skills
Organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities
If you are passionate about applying your technical skills, building strong client relationships, and continuing to grow professionally, this is a great next step.
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📌 Senior Accountant | Competitive Salary + Bonus | 4:1 Hybrid (Melbourne)
🏢 Catalina Consultants
📍 Melbourne