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 robust 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 solid reputation in the market, is known for positive 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, positive reputation in the profession, and a track record of looking after employees

📌 Senior Accountant Melbourne
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