Senior Accountant

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:

We are looking for Senior Accountant to join our supportive Business Services team.

We are looking for people with a desire to have an impact, continue to learn and grow along with the ability to demonstrate ownership of tasks and projects, attention to detail, excellent people skills and a customer service centric mindset. In return you will be well supported by your 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
• Evaluates clients’ accounting systems
• 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

Requirements:

• CA/CPA qualified
• 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)

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 and work from home 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

Applicants must have sufficient working rights for this role.

How to apply

Click on the link and for further information about the practice go to www.ashfords.com.au or contact John Christou on 0428 433 217 for a confidential conversation.