Senior Accountant | Career Pathway to Manager
- 12/12/2025
- Melbourne CBD & Inner Suburbs
- Permanent / Full Time
About the Role
As a Senior Accountant, you’ll manage a portfolio of clients, oversee junior staff, and deliver high-quality compliance and advisory work. You'll play a key role in the workflow process and contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment.
Key Responsibilities Compliance & Technical Work
You’re a committed accounting professional who takes ownership of your work, supports your team and thrives in a collaborative environment.
You will have:
This role offers a clear progression pathway to Manager for high performers who demonstrate leadership, technical strength and alignment with the firm’s values.
If you would like to know more, please send your resume through the APPLY button. Alternatively, you can contact Natalia Patel at natalia.patel@engagepersonnel.com.au
If this opportunity isn’t quite what you’re looking for, please feel free to reach out - we have many more roles available that aren’t currently advertised.
All communication will be strictly confidential.
As a Senior Accountant, you’ll manage a portfolio of clients, oversee junior staff, and deliver high-quality compliance and advisory work. You'll play a key role in the workflow process and contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment.
Key Responsibilities Compliance & Technical Work
- Prepare complex financial statements and income tax returns
- Adhere to compliance workflow processes and deadlines
- Prepare clear, concise workpapers with minimal rework
- Complete first reviews of C & D class clients prepared by junior staff
- Assist with tax planning, financial analysis and advisory documents
- Support managers with ATO audits and complex client matters
- Ensure accuracy in reconciliations and information gathering
- Manage a small client allocation and act as Job Manager on C & D class jobs
- Communicate advisory and correspondence in a timely, professional manner
- Run meetings for small business and personal tax clients
- Provide initial drafts and research for advisory matters (CGT rollovers, forecasting, valuations)
- Mentor, coach and supervise junior accountants
- Oversee outsourced staff utilisation and performance
- Assist with training, onboarding and acting as a Buddy for new starters
- Contribute to a positive team culture and encourage collaboration
- Uphold firm values and professional integrity
- Follow internal policies and help enhance efficiencies
- Complete daily timesheets and manage WIP/invoicing
- Participate in firm-wide initiatives and continuous improvement
- Extensive internal and external training programs
- Last Friday of every month – team drinks
- Mid-year and Christmas staff functions
- Plenty of client contact and advisory exposure
- Flexible working arrangements once you've put in the groundwork
You’re a committed accounting professional who takes ownership of your work, supports your team and thrives in a collaborative environment.
You will have:
- Tertiary qualification in Accounting or related discipline
- Completed CA or CPA (or nearing completion)
- Xero and payroll certification
- Strong understanding of taxation laws and accounting standards
- Excellent communication and client relationship skills
- Experience managing jobs, reviewing junior staff work, and delivering high-quality outcomes
This role offers a clear progression pathway to Manager for high performers who demonstrate leadership, technical strength and alignment with the firm’s values.
If you would like to know more, please send your resume through the APPLY button. Alternatively, you can contact Natalia Patel at natalia.patel@engagepersonnel.com.au
If this opportunity isn’t quite what you’re looking for, please feel free to reach out - we have many more roles available that aren’t currently advertised.
All communication will be strictly confidential.