Talent Associate at Ashfords Accountants and Advisory
About us:
Ashfords is an energetic, passionate, flexible, diverse and progressive multidisciplinary firm with 7 business units, we are the largest independently owned firm in Melbourne’s Southeast.
About the Role:
Join our dynamic Business Services team as a Senior Accountant. We’re seeking a detail-oriented professional passionate about delivering exceptional client service. You’ll be part of a supportive environment where you can thrive, learn, and grow. If you are a self-starter with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to quality, we want to hear from you.
We are looking for people who desire to have an impact, continue to learn, and grow. They must also demonstrate ownership of tasks and projects, attention to detail, excellent people skills, and a customer service-centric mindset. In return, they will be well supported by their teammates and the broader Ashfords Business.
Duties include (but not limited to):
- Prepares accounts, annual returns, BAS, FBT, budgets and cashflow forecasts
- Attends to the requirements of companies and trusts
- Monitors client management reports for underlying business improvement issues
- Prepares business benchmarking reports for clients
- Effective delegation and review of client work where appropriate
- Cross selling of the firm’s products and identify client needs
- Maintains awareness of clients debtors in consultation with Accounts Receivable
Why Join Us?
We proudly offer all the benefits and opportunities for growth you would expect in a global firm, with the added benefit of being a valued member of an entrepreneurial and growth-oriented team; focused on delivering “financial freedom and peace of mind” for our clients, our firm and our people.
- A priority growth initiative, with exposure to the CEO, Executive Committee and head of Business Services.
- Fast growing mid-sized accounting firm, with a diverse, inclusive and social work culture.
- Flexible working arrangements available
- Social activities, 2 paid team building days per year, extensive Great Place to Work initiatives (including in-house corporate massages).
- Brand-new purpose-built premises located in Dandenong South.
- Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
- Active investment into your professional development with internal and external tailored training.
- Multiple financial incentives in addition to your salary.
- Established practice for over 50 years
Requirements:
- Ability to manage own practice by accurately recording WIP, billing to target and keeping debtors under control.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Competent in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite and accounting packages (XERO experience is preferred but NOT essential)
Applicants must have sufficient working rights for this role.
How to apply
For further information about the practice go to or contact John Christou on for a confidential conversation.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full time
Job function: Accounting/Auditing
Industries: Accounting
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📌 Senior Accountant
🏢 Ashfords
📍 City of Greater Dandenong