Overview
Role: Senior Accountant – Public Practice
Location: Torquay, Victoria (Full-time, office-based with one WFH day per week)
About the firm
Leading Small Business Accountants & Business Restructuring Specialists. We offer expert accounting and taxation services as well as business finance solutions. With extensive grassroots experience establishing and running successful businesses in a broad range of industries, we understand the struggles you face with cash flow; the stress of trying to manage everything yourself; and, the need for extra funds to improve productivity and increase revenue. We also know the success of your business underpins your personal health and happiness. That's why we are determined to help you take control of your business and to see you enjoy life at its fullest.
Responsibilities
- End-to-end preparation and review of tax returns and financial statements
- Direct client advisory and relationship management
- Involvement in tax planning and structuring for SME clients
Qualifications
- CPA or CA qualified (or equivalent – no exceptions)
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in Australian public practice accounting
- Demonstrated ability to prepare and review: Individual, Company, Trust, and Partnership tax returns
- Strong technical knowledge of Australian taxation and compliance obligations
- Excellent client service skills and ability to manage client relationships independently
- Confident communicator (written and verbal)
- Role Scope is covered in the responsibilities above
Must-Have Attributes
- Able to operate independently without close supervision
- Detail-focused with a high standard of accuracy
- Skilled, ethical, and proactive
- Comfortable working in a smaller, hands-on team environment
What We Offer
- Competitive salary package (based on experience)
- Work locally in Torquay (avoid Geelong/Melbourne commute)
- Supportive team and direct client exposure
- One work-from-home day per week
- Career progression opportunities and ongoing professional development, tax banter training bi-monthly
If this role feels like it could be the right step forward in your career journey, we invite you to apply via the prompts, or reach out to Belinda Stevens on or to explore this opportunity in more detail.
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📌 Senior Accountant – Public Practice
🏢 Affinity Talent
📍 Torquay