Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager
Downs Accounting – Rivervale, Perth WA
$135,000 – $185,000 + super, depending on experience
Full-time
Downs Accounting is an established public accounting practice based in Rivervale. We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager to join our team.
This is a hands-on senior accounting role with a varied client base and some responsibility for supporting the day-to-day operation of the accounting team.
The position would suit an experienced public practice accountant looking to take the next step in their career, or an existing manager seeking a role with greater autonomy and variety.
The Role
You will work with a wide portfolio of clients and be involved in a broad range of accounting and taxation matters, including:
- Preparation and review of financial statements and income tax returns
- Companies, trusts, partnerships and individuals
- Tax planning and general taxation advice
- Business advisory and client support
- Complex accounting and taxation matters - with strong in house assistance
- BAS and other compliance requirements
- Direct client contact and management of client relationships
- Liaising with the ATO and other external parties
- Assisting with corporate and multi-entity group accounting
- Preparation of financial information and reconciliations
- Liaising with external auditors
- Other accounting and financial reporting work as required
The role also includes some management responsibilities, including:
- Supporting other accountants with technical queries
- Assisting with workflow and deadlines
- Helping ensure jobs progress efficiently through the practice
- Assisting with day-to-day client and staff matters
- Working closely with the Principal in the operation of the accounting team
This is not a full-time management position. You will remain actively involved in accounting, taxation and client work but there is room for progression.
About You
We are looking for someone with:
- Strong Australian public practice accounting experience
- CA or CPA qualification
- Strong Australian taxation and accounting knowledge
- Experience preparing financial statements and tax returns for a range of business structures
- The ability to work independently and manage your own client work
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Confidence dealing directly with clients
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines
- The ability to assist and support other members of the accounting team
- A practical and commercial approach to client matters
Experience with larger corporate groups, consolidations, audit liaison or financial reporting would be highly regarded but is not essential.
What We Offer
- $135,000 – $185,000 + super, depending on experience
- A senior position with significant autonomy
- A varied and established client base
- Interesting work ranging from small and medium businesses through to larger corporate groups
- Exposure to more complex accounting and financial reporting work
- Support from an experienced accounting, bookkeeping and administration team
- Direct access to the practice Principal
- A friendly and professional working environment
- A stable, long-term position
- Opportunity to take on greater responsibility within the practice over time
- Parking at the door
We are looking for an accountant who is technically capable, enjoys dealing with clients and wants to become an important senior member of our team. Most importantly, we are looking for someone who values a positive workplace culture, enjoys working as part of a supportive team and will contribute to maintaining the friendly environment we have built.
If you are an experienced public practice accountant looking for a senior role with variety, autonomy and the opportunity to take on greater responsibility, we would like to hear from you.
Pay: $120,000.00 – $160,000.00 per year
Application Question(s):
- Are you CA/CPA qualified?
- what is your pay expectation?
Experience:
- Tax accounting: 3 years (Required)
- Accounting: 3 years (Required)
Work Authorisation:
Work Location: In person
