Ready for a career move in public practice but waiting for the right prospect?Your new company An established professional services firm is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join its team. With a strong focus on building genuine client relationships, the firm takes a holistic approach to understanding its clients' financial goals and delivering quality accounting and taxation services.

Your new role

As a Senior Accountant, you'll manage accounting and tax work across an allocated client portfolio, taking files through to final review while maintaining a high standard of technical quality.

Your responsibilities will include
Preparing financial statements, tax returns and client files through to final stages
Managing workflow and proactively progressing jobs through the review process
Liaising directly with clients on compliance queries, tax planning and ongoing advice
Participating in client meetings as required
Reviewing completed work and identifying potential value-add opportunities
Identifying efficiencies across workpapers, documentation and compliance processes
Maintaining robust technical knowledge of relevant taxation requirements.

What you'll need to succeed
CA or CPA qualified,



or working towards completion
Public practice accounting experience
Robust technical knowledge across taxation, compliance and advisory
Experience managing client relationships and deadlines
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
A proactive and client-focused approach with a desire to contribute to a positive team culture.

What you'll get in return

This is an opportunity to take ownership of client work while developing your technical and client-facing capability. You'll have exposure to tax planning, advisory conversations and senior stakeholders, within a firm that places genuine emphasis on understanding its clients and delivering value beyond compliance.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or reach out to Ryan Twose () for further information.

Not a Senior Accountant? We're always keen to speak with accounting professionals considering their next move in public practice, from Junior Accountant through to Senior Manager. Get in touch for a confidential career discussion.

📌 Senior Accountant Victoria
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📍 Victoria