Join a highly regarded specialist accounting practice working on complex and interesting matters involving estates, trusts and taxation. This is an opportunity to step into a leadership-focused position where you can utilise your technical expertise, mentor others and develop your skills in a niche area of accounting.
Based in Melbourne’s south-east, this established practice works with trustee companies, legal firms and court-appointed matters nationally, providing taxation, financial compliance and advisory services across a diverse and technically challenging client base.
If you enjoy solving complex problems, reviewing work and building strong client relationships, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.
The Opportunity: As Supervisor / Assistant Manager, you will play an important role in the day-to-day operations of the practice, combining hands-on accounting work with reviewing, mentoring and technical problem-solving.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supervising, mentoring and supporting senior accountants, including reviewing work and assisting with technical queries.
- Preparing and reviewing financial statements and income tax returns for companies, trusts, individuals and SMSFs.
- Identifying and resolving complex taxation issues, particularly those relating to deceased estates and estate administration.
- Assisting with financial statements for not-for-profit organisations, testamentary trusts and special disability trusts.
- Preparing interim accounts for tax planning and year-end distribution minutes.
- Managing client queries and developing strong, professional relationships.
- Supporting the team with technical matters, deadlines and ongoing process improvements.
About You: You are a technically strong accountant with substantial Australian public practice experience who enjoys taking ownership, supporting colleagues and delivering high-quality work.
To be successful, you will have: - At least 10 years’ experience in Australian public practice accounting.
- CA or CPA qualification.
- Previous experience reviewing financial statements and tax returns.
- Strong technical knowledge across tax compliance and business services.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with clients.
- The ability to manage competing deadlines and work both independently and collaboratively.
- A willingness to learn, develop and build expertise in a specialist area of taxation.
Experience with estates and trusts would be advantageous, although training and support will be provided to help you develop your knowledge in this specialised field.
What’s on Offer? - Work-from-home flexibility following probation.
- A bonus day of annual leave for your birthday.
- Ongoing training and professional development, including monthly external tax updates.
- Exposure to complex and interesting taxation matters you may not encounter in a traditional accounting practice.
- The opportunity to mentor others and play a key role within the team.
- A supportive, professional environment that values expertise, collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Smart-casual dress and a welcoming workplace culture.
Ready for a New Challenge? If you’re an experienced public practice accountant looking for a role that offers greater responsibility, technical variety and the opportunity to broaden your expertise, Apply Now!!
How to Apply:
To apply for this role, please submit your resume through the APPLY button.
Alternatively, you can contact Alana Collins on (03) 9077 7491 / alana.collins@engagepersonnel.com.au for a confidential chat.
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