Senior Accountant

Job Description

About us:Ashfords is Melbourne’s Southeast’s largest independently owned multidisciplinary firm. Across eight specialist service lines, we combine energy, agility and commercial insight to deliver standout outcomes for every client—supported by a culture built on diversity, growth and acting with integrity.
About the Role:As a Senior Accountant at Ashfords, you'll work with an exciting portfolio of clients, collaborate directly with Partners, and help lead a talented offshore team. You'll be empowered to make decisions, build lasting client relationships and contribute to a growing, forward-thinking firm. This is more than a technical accounting role. It's an opportunity to develop your leadership capability, expand your commercial expertise and build a rewarding long-term career.

Job Requirements

Requirements:CA/CPA qualified (or equivalent)Strong experience in Australian tax and accounting for SMEs and private groups.Demonstrated experience working with offshore teams.Proven ability to review and compliance work (financial statements and tax returns).Excellent verbal and written Communication skillsProven ability to coach, mentor, and develop junior staff.

Job Responsibilities

Duties Include (but not limited to): Direct management of 2–4 offshore employees across compliance and advisory support work.Deliver end-to-end monthly and annual tax compliance and associated client activities.Monitors and maintains high levels of practice compliance, per legislative requirementsUpskill offshore staff in Australian tax compliance, accounting standards, and internal systems.Ensure compliance with Australian tax law, ATO guidance, and firm policies.Identify and mitigate risks in offshore-prepared work (e.g., Division 7A, trust distributions, GST, FBT).

Job Benefits

Why Join Ashfords?At Ashfords, you'll enjoy the career opportunities, support and resources of a larger firm, with the influence, visibility and agility of a growing independent business. Our purpose is simple: helping our clients, our people and our firm achieve financial freedom and peace of mind.What you'll enjoy:
Flexible work arrangements that support life outside of workCompetitive salary plus performance-based incentivesOngoing investment in your professional and leadership developmentA collaborative, inclusive and high-performing cultureRegular social events, team experiences and wellbeing initiativesThe opportunity to make a real impact and shape the future of the business
Why People Join (and Stay)Genuine ownership of your clients, team and careerDirect access to approachable and commercially minded leadersA growing firm that embraces new ideas and innovationFlexibility that works in practice, not just on paperStrong team culture built on trust, collaboration and successContinuous investment in your technical, leadership and commercial growthApplicants must have unrestricted working rights in Australia.
How to ApplyTo learn more about Ashfords, visit www.ashfords.com.au or simply apply throug this advertisement
For a confidential discussion about the opportunity, contact John Christou on 0428 433 217.