Senior Accountant

BS – Code 7000 • Hawthorn, Victoria 3122, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • CA/CPA qualification (or equivalent).
  • 3+ years Australian public practice experience in a professional services firm.
  • Experience liaising with ATO on clients’ lodgement extensions and payment arrangements.

Role Type

Permanent • Full-time • Mid-level Senior

Description

Senior Accountant, Hawthorn

Bentleys Victoria

Bentleys Victoria is a purpose driven Top 12 AFR firm. We are a close-knit firm of 80+ employees working to deliver exceptional financial solutions that contribute to the success of our people and clients.

About the Role

As a Senior Accountant, you will:

  • Effectively process client documentation, preparing journals and work papers to produce financial reports in accordance with accounting standards.
  • Review ATO correspondence to ensure accuracy of information and communication of any urgent matters for clients attention.
  • Liaise with ATO on behalf of clients to attend to clients’ requirements for e.g. lodgement extension, payment arrangements etc.
  • Respond to client enquiries in relation to engagement management
  • Research tax and other compliance matters as directed.
  • Attend relevant training courses and events.

About you

You’ll be a good fit for the Senior Accountant role if you have:

  • CA/CPA qualification (or equivalent).
  • 3+ years Australian public practice experience in a professional services firm.
  • Strong technical skills and initiative.
  • The ability to take job ownership/accountability.
  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong IT skills (MYOB AE and other MYOB accounting packages, XERO, Microsoft Office suite including Excel).

Why join us?

  • Attractive salary package and annual remuneration review.
  • A flat organisation structure where you will feel empowered and connected.
  • Direct access to partners and senior leaders directly contributing to your supersonic growth.
  • Open feedback culture where you will receive both compliments and pointers for improvement from your team. No guessing game around your performance!
  • A place where the core values are not just on the wall but lived every day in everything from our recruitment to performance appraisals.
  • Early finish days on the 1st Friday of every month (goodbye weekend errands!)
  • Active social club with numerous opportunities to connect with others.
  • Transparent career pathways.
  • Financial support for further education.
  • Opportunities for international secondments.
  • Casual Fridays
  • Generous referral bonus program.

To apply please share your CV and Cover Letter highlighting your experiences and aspirations.