Senior Accountant

Position Summary

Join a leading Top 100 Accounting Firm in a vibrant regional city as a Senior Accountant. This role supports Team Leaders in delivering accounting services to a variety of clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships as the main point of contact, ensuring clear communication and understanding of client needs.
• Promote and demonstrate the value beyond annual accounting services, including preparing proposals and participating in sales and marketing initiatives.
• Oversee scope of work and fee negotiations, advising clients promptly on any changes.
• Conduct annual accounting and compliance tasks with quality review of team members' assignments.
• Interview clients and complete assigned project management duties.
• Prepare and review compliance returns, tax updates, financial applications, monthly management accounts, and attend client meetings.
• Resolve cashbook issues, produce cash flow forecasts, conduct budget variance analysis, and suggest profit improvement strategies.
• Develop business documentation including letters, proposals, business plans, and valuation reports.
• Support financial awareness coaching and due diligence processes related to sales and purchases.
• Manage workflow, monitor job budgets, WIP, timelines, and address challenges promptly.
• Ensure timely lodgements and maintain sufficient workflow to meet targets.
• Identify and secure opportunities for additional services, generate referrals, and contribute to ongoing professional development and external networking.
• Lead and develop the team by clearly communicating expectations, delegating tasks, and providing constructive feedback.

Qualifications and Competencies

• At least 4 to 5 years' experience in Public Practice accounting.
• CA or CPA qualified, or actively pursuing certification.
• Proficiency with Xero, MYOB, or QuickBooks software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and effective client relationship management abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and produce high-quality financial statements accurately and on time.
• Strong work ethic with attributes including proactivity, professionalism, punctuality, dedication, initiative, organisation, and personality.
• Alignment with company core values: agility, sustainability, balance, appreciation, and integrity.

Work Hours

The position requires 37.5 hours per week, with flexible scheduling Monday through Friday.

Additional Information

The firm provides both formal and informal training opportunities and accommodates staff pursuing relevant qualifications through individualized plans. All applications are handled confidentially.

Contact Details

For confidential inquiries, please reach out to one of the firm’s partners at (02) 6964 4400 or via email at [email protected].