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 environment 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
- Robust 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 (St Kilda)
🏢 Catalina Consultants
📍 St Kilda