Senior Accountant | CA or CPA Qualified
Are you an experienced public practice accountant looking for a flexible role where your expertise, client relationships and leadership skills are genuinely valued?
We are a well-established, family-owned accounting practice based in Richmond, providing accounting, taxation and business advisory services to a loyal portfolio of small and medium-sized businesses, family groups, investors and SMSFs.
We're seeking an experienced CA or CPA-qualified accountant to join our team in a senior capacity. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with clients, and provide valuable business and tax advice while enjoying flexibility and work-life balance.
About the Role
You will manage a portfolio of established clients and act as their trusted adviser across accounting, taxation and business matters.
Responsibilities include:
- Managing day-to-day client relationships and acting as their trusted adviser
- Preparing and reviewing financial statements and income tax returns
- Preparing and reviewing BAS and IAS lodgements
- End-of-year compliance and reporting obligations
- Tax planning and strategic tax advice
- Advising on business structures and restructures
- Division 7A advice and compliance
- Superannuation and SMSF compliance matters
- Cash flow, business performance and profitability discussions with clients
- Liaising directly with the ATO and external stakeholders when required
- Reviewing work completed by junior staff and providing mentoring and technical guidance
- Identifying opportunities to add value and improve client outcomes
About You
You will bring:
- CA or CPA qualification
- Extensive experience within public practice accounting
- Strong taxation knowledge, including Division 7A and small business taxation
- Experience managing a portfolio of SME clients independently
- Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to mentor and support junior team members
- Experience with Xero, MYOB and modern cloud-based accounting systems
- SMSF experience will be highly regarded.
What We Offer
- Flexible full-time or part-time arrangements
- Hybrid working model
- Richmond location
- Supportive family-owned practice with a strong reputation
- Established client relationships and interesting advisory work
- A collaborative and low-politics environment
- Genuine work-life balance
- Long-term stability and flexibility
Who This Role Suits
This role is ideal for an experienced accountant who enjoys working directly with clients, solving complex business and taxation issues.
We're a small family-owned practice, so this opportunity will appeal to someone seeking meaningful client work, flexibility and stability rather than a structured corporate career path. If you're looking for a role where your experience can make a real impact and where relationships matter, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: $100,000.00 – $130,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Richmond VIC 3121
