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Senior Accountant

15/10/2024
14/11/2024
Permanent - Full Time
Dandenong Head Office
Accounting & Finance

About Us

Ashfords is a dynamic, multidisciplinary firm with a strong presence in Melbourne's Southeast. We’re passionate about delivering exceptional service to our clients through a diverse and progressive team across seven business units.

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.

In return, we offer a rewarding career path and the support of a collaborative team.

Job Description

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

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

Desired Skills and Experience

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) 

Applicants must have sufficient working rights for this role.

How to apply

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

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