Senior Accountant - Assistant Manager Pathway
- 10/04/2026
- Melbourne CBD & Inner Suburbs
- Permanent / Full Time
- $110000 - $130000 PerAnnum
Are you a Senior Accountant ready to step up into an Assistant Manager pathway and take ownership of a high-quality client portfolio?
If you're looking for a role where you can manage clients end-to-end, mentor junior staff, and genuinely progress within a modern, growing firm—this is an outstanding opportunity.
The Company This is a well-established and growing accounting firm based in South Melbourne with a team of 45 staff including 3 Directors and 3 Principals. The firm also operates alongside Mann Smith and Associates in Lara, offering a broader network and client base.
The culture is young, energetic, and collaborative. The environment is dynamic with a “work hard, play hard” mindset. Regular social events, a quarterly social committee, and open communication create a genuinely engaging workplace.
The Opportunity
The firm is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant (5+ years) who is ready to step into an Assistant Manager pathway.
In this role, you will:
Your Responsibilities
Alternatively, you can contact Sam Boschat on (03) 9077 7491 or sam.boschat@engagepersonnel.com.au for a confidential discussion.
Not quite what you’re looking for? Please get in touch as we have many more opportunities that are not advertised.
All communication will be treated with strict confidentiality.
If you're looking for a role where you can manage clients end-to-end, mentor junior staff, and genuinely progress within a modern, growing firm—this is an outstanding opportunity.
The Company This is a well-established and growing accounting firm based in South Melbourne with a team of 45 staff including 3 Directors and 3 Principals. The firm also operates alongside Mann Smith and Associates in Lara, offering a broader network and client base.
The culture is young, energetic, and collaborative. The environment is dynamic with a “work hard, play hard” mindset. Regular social events, a quarterly social committee, and open communication create a genuinely engaging workplace.
The Opportunity
The firm is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant (5+ years) who is ready to step into an Assistant Manager pathway.
In this role, you will:
- Manage your own portfolio of SME clients (approx. $50K fee base) end-to-end
- Work across clients with turnovers from $1M to $75M+
- Mentor and review work from junior accountants
- Play a key role in job finalisation alongside senior leadership
Your Responsibilities
- Managing a portfolio of SME clients end-to-end
- Preparing and reviewing financial statements and tax returns
- Handling tax compliance and advisory matters
- Reviewing work prepared by junior accountants
- Supporting workflow management and job finalisation
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships
- Identifying opportunities to grow client revenue streams
- 5+ years’ experience in public practice
- Strong experience managing client relationships independently
- Solid technical skills across tax and compliance
- Experience with Xero (essential) and XPM (desirable)
- Strong communication and leadership capabilities
- Ambitious, proactive, and career-focused
- Desire to progress into an Assistant Manager role
- Competitive salary package
- 2 days work from home after probation
- 5 weeks annual leave + 10 RDOs annually (approx. 6 weeks total leave)
- Structured training and ongoing professional development
- Reimbursement for courses and continued education
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Birthday off
- Commissions for bringing in new clients or generating new revenue streams
- Regular social events and a vibrant team culture
Alternatively, you can contact Sam Boschat on (03) 9077 7491 or sam.boschat@engagepersonnel.com.au for a confidential discussion.
Not quite what you’re looking for? Please get in touch as we have many more opportunities that are not advertised.
All communication will be treated with strict confidentiality.