Job Description

Supervisor / Assistant Manager - Hybrid Role n

Public Practice - Accountants – Melbourne VIC

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Join a highly regarded specialist accounting practice working on complex and interesting matters involving estates, trusts and taxation. This is an opportunity to step into a leadership-focused position where you can utilise your technical expertise, mentor others and develop your skills in a niche area of accounting.

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Based in Melbourne’s south-east, this established practice works with trustee companies, legal firms and court-appointed matters nationally, providing taxation, financial compliance and advisory services across a diverse and technically challenging client base.

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If you enjoy solving complex problems, reviewing work and building strong client relationships, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

The Opportunity: n

As Supervisor / Assistant Manager, you will play an important role in the day-to-day operations of the practice, combining hands-on accounting work with reviewing, mentoring and technical problem-solving.

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- Supervising, mentoring and supporting senior accountants, including reviewing work and assisting with technical queries.
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- Preparing and reviewing financial statements and income tax returns for companies, trusts, individuals and SMSFs.
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- Identifying and resolving complex taxation issues, particularly those relating to deceased estates and estate administration.
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- Assisting with financial statements for not-for-profit organisations, testamentary trusts and special disability trusts.
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- Preparing interim accounts for tax planning and year-end distribution minutes.
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- Managing client queries and developing strong, professional relationships.
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- Supporting the team with technical matters, deadlines and ongoing process improvements.
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About You: n





You are a technically strong accountant with substantial Australian public practice experience who enjoys taking ownership, supporting colleagues and delivering high-quality work.

To be successful, you will have: n

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- At least 10 years’ experience in Australian public practice accounting.
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- CA or CPA qualification.
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- Previous experience reviewing financial statements and tax returns.
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- Strong technical knowledge across tax compliance and business services.
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- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
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- Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with clients.
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- The ability to manage competing deadlines and work both independently and collaboratively.
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- A willingness to learn, develop and build expertise in a specialist area of taxation.
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Experience with estates and trusts would be advantageous, although training and support will be provided to help you develop your knowledge in this specialised field.

What’s on Offer? n

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- Work-from-home flexibility following probation.
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- A bonus day of annual leave for your birthday.
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- Ongoing training and professional development, including monthly external tax updates.
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- Exposure to complex and interesting taxation matters you may not encounter in a traditional accounting practice.
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- The opportunity to mentor others and play a key role within the team.
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- A supportive, qualified environment that values expertise, collaboration and continuous improvement.
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- Smart-casual dress and a welcoming workplace culture.
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Ready for a New Challenge? n

If you’re an experienced public practice accountant looking for a role that offers greater responsibility, technical variety and the opportunity to broaden your expertise,

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Not quite what you’re looking for? Please touch base, as we have many more opportunities that are not advertised.

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All communicationwill be strictly confidential

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📌 Supervisor / Assistant Manager - Hybrid Role (Melbourne)
🏢 Public Practice - Accountants
📍 Melbourne