Mid‑sized private‑client firm | Complex $100m+ groups & franchises | Social culture | 1 day WFH A mid‑sized, 3‑Partner public‑practice firm (~40 staff) is looking for a strong Senior Accountant to join one of its core business services & tax teams. You’ll work in a well‑structured team (Partner, Senior Manager, Seniors, Accountant, Trainee and a dedicated Client Services Coordinator) across a quality private‑client base: SMEs, high‑net‑worth families and complex private groups, including large franchise and hospitality groups with turnovers well above $100m. The firm has a strong reputation in the market, is known for valuable morals and values, and has a genuinely social, supportive culture that looks after its people. The role

- Prepare financial statements and tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships and individuals
- Handle BAS/IAS and general tax compliance using Xero Practice Manager and related tools
- Work on multi‑entity private groups and franchise networks, with exposure to Div 7A, CGT, FBT and structuring issues (with Partner/Senior Manager support on the most complex work)




- Act as day‑to‑day contact for your allocated clients, managing jobs from information collection through to review stage
- Mentor junior/intermediate accountants and work closely with a CSC on ASIC/ATO and workflow admin

You

- Several years’ recent Australian public‑practice experience in business services & tax, operating at Senior level
- CA/CPA qualified (or near completion)
- Confident handling end‑to‑end work for a mixed SME/private‑group portfolio, including multi‑entity structures
- Comfortable with typical technical issues (Div 7A, CGT, FBT)
- Enjoy client contact, take initiative and are happy to support junior staff

Why consider it?

- Mid‑sized, relationship‑driven environment with direct Partner and Senior Manager access
- Exposure to complex private groups and major franchise clients, including client groups $100m+ in turnover
- 1 day per week WFH after probation (fixed day), standard 8:30am–5:00pm hours
- Social culture, good reputation in the profession, and a track record of looking after employees

📌 Senior Accountant (Melbourne)
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📍 Melbourne