Senior Accountant

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Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Category
Accounting & Finance
Salary
Posted
27-Feb-2025
Work type
Full Time
Contact
Jade Donnelly
Reference
BH-168817

Exciting Opportunity for a Senior Accountant!

Are you ready to take your accounting career to the next level? Join us as a Senior Accountant and play a pivotal role in driving growth, mentoring a talented team, and working on a diverse range of interesting projects. This is your opportunity to take ownership of complex accounting tasks, provide expert advice, and shape the future of the firm—all while being part of an exciting and collaborative team environment.
 
Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and oversee the completion of intricate individual tax returns, estates, and business/investment entity accounts.
  • Directly interact with stakeholders, providing expert advice and delivering solutions that exceed expectations.
  • Manage team workflows, ensuring high-quality standards are met while mentoring and fostering professional growth.
  • Play a key role in the development of systems and processes that will fuel the firm’s future expansion and success.
 
Why Join Us?:
  • A Thriving Team Culture: Work in a collaborative environment with a group of professionals who are passionate about what they do.
  • Diverse Client base: Engage with a wide range of clients across various industries, making every day different and exciting.
  • Prime Location: Conveniently located near local amenities, with relocation assistance available for interstate applicants.
  • Tailored Role: We’ll work with you to ensure the role aligns with your strengths and passions.
  • Career Growth: There are Partnership and Management opportunities available for the right person in the short term.
 
At our firm, we believe in empowering our team members to excel. With a strong commitment to professional growth, we offer extensive training opportunities, mentorship from experienced leaders, and clear pathways to leadership roles. If you're ready to step into a career-defining role and make a lasting impact, this is the opportunity for you.
 
What We Offer:
  • Career Development: Access to specialised training and career mentorship to help you advance.
  • Ongoing Learning: Weekly structured training and end-of-financial-year workshops to keep your skills sharp and up to date.
  • Mentorship: Learn from experienced partners with 20+ years in the field who are dedicated to your professional growth.
  • Team Bonding: Regular social activities and a close-knit team atmosphere to build relationships and strengthen the work environment.
  • Competitive Salary: A negotiable and attractive salary, reflective of your experience and skills.
 
What We’re Looking For:
  • Expertise in Tax and Accounting: Strong experience in individual tax returns, entity tax returns, financial statements, and complex capital gains entries.
  • Leadership and Mentorship: Ability to review team output, promote a culture of excellence, and support colleagues' professional development.
  • Client-Focused: Exceptional communication skills and the ability to manage client compliance work and provide top-tier service.
  • Proactive and Process-Oriented: Bring your ideas to the table to improve systems and processes for future success.
  • Qualifications: CA/CPA qualified with 5-10 years of experience in public practice environment, working with a variety of entities and individuals.
  • Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in Excel, Word, and a comfort with using diverse tech platforms to manage accounting tasks.
 
If you’re a Senior Accountant who thrives on challenges, enjoys working with clients, and is excited about the opportunity to help shape a firm’s future, we’d love to hear from you. Please hit apply now or contact Fiona Bell - fiona.bell@chandlermacleod.com  for further discussion


At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.

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