Senior Accountant / Manager

An established and highly regarded accounting practice in the Geelong region is seeking a Senior Accountant or Manager to join its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional looking to work with a diverse client base, take ownership of client relationships, mentor junior team members and progress their career within a supportive professional environment.

You will be responsible for a combination of accounting, taxation, compliance and client advisory activities, including:

• Preparing financial statements, financial reports and tax returns

• Managing accounting and tax compliance requirements for a diverse client portfolio

• Providing technical and non-technical advice to clients

• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships

• Building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Mentoring and developing junior accountants

• Working independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team

• Supporting clients with practical, commercially focused accounting advice

The successful candidate will have:

• An accounting-related degree

• 3+ years of professional public practice accounting experience for Senior Accountant level

• 7+ years of relevant experience for Manager level

• CA/CPA qualified or nearing completion

• Strong understanding of accounting and taxation principles

• Proven experience preparing financial statements and tax returns

• Strong client-facing and advisory capabilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to manage responsibilities independently while working effectively within a team

• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills

• A proactive and professional approach to client service

• Experience with Xero

• Experience with FYI

• Existing experience working with clients in the Geelong region

• Competitive salary based on experience and level

• Senior Accountant and Manager opportunities available

• Career progression within an established professional practice

• Ongoing professional development and training

• Supportive and collaborative working environment

• Exposure to a diverse range of clients and accounting matters

• Employee wellbeing and support initiatives

• Long-term opportunity for professional growth

Salary Guide:
Senior Accountant: Dependent on experience
Manager: Potential package around $170K + super for the right level of experience.

Location: Geelong, VIC
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire