Accountant – Tax & Business Advisory

• Up to $150k + super + bonus | Career progression
• Manage your own client portfolio | Advisory & potential equity
• Croydon location | Hybrid working | Supportive, established team

About the Company

Our client is a highly regarded accounting, taxation and business advisory firm based in Croydon, servicing a diverse portfolio of privately owned businesses, family groups and individuals.

With an established client base, experienced leadership team and supportive, collaborative culture, the firm offers genuine opportunities for professional development and long-term career progression.

The Role

An opportunity exists for an Accountant – Tax & Business Advisory to join the firm's growing team.

The business is open to accountants at different stages of their careers, from those with 3–4 years' public practice experience looking to develop their advisory skills, through to experienced Senior Accountants seeking greater autonomy and client responsibility.

Reporting to the General Manager of Accounting, you will progressively take responsibility for an established portfolio of clients, working alongside experienced professionals and gaining exposure to broader taxation and business advisory matters.

For developing accountants, the role offers excellent mentoring and career progression. For experienced professionals, it provides autonomy, meaningful client relationships and opportunities to contribute to the firm's continued growth.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will be tailored to your experience and may include:

• Preparing financial statements and tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships and individuals
• Managing BAS, IAS and statutory compliance requirements
• Working across taxation matters including trust distributions, CGT, GST and FBT
• Developing and managing relationships with an established portfolio of clients
• Identifying tax planning opportunities and providing practical taxation advice
• Assisting clients with business structures, cash flow, budgeting and broader financial matters
• Working alongside senior advisers on more complex taxation and advisory engagements
• Managing workflow and deadlines, and mentoring junior accountants where appropriate

While compliance remains an important component, the firm is committed to expanding its advisory services and providing accountants with opportunities to develop beyond traditional compliance work.

About You

Whether you have 3–4 years' experience and are ready for the next step, or 10+ years' experience and are seeking a more rewarding long-term opportunity, we would welcome your application.

Ideally, you will offer:

• At least 3 years' experience in Australian public practice
• Strong financial statement preparation and taxation experience, particularly companies and trusts
• Sound knowledge of Australian taxation legislation
• CA/CPA qualification or working towards completion
• Strong communication skills and a genuine interest in building client relationships
• Initiative, commercial awareness and the ability to take ownership of your work
• Australian citizenship or permanent residency

Existing advisory and client portfolio management experience would be highly regarded for more senior candidates, but is not essential for developing accountants.

Accountants from smaller and mid-sized public practices are particularly encouraged to apply.

Why Make the Move?

This is an opportunity to join an established firm that values its people, encourages professional development and offers genuine long-term career prospects.

You will benefit from:

• Excellent remuneration – salary up to $150,000 + super + bonus, depending on experience and capability.
• Hybrid working – up to 2 days WFH following a six-month probationary period
• Croydon location – an attractive alternative to commuting into the CBD
• Client portfolio ownership – progressively manage and develop your own client relationships
• Advisory exposure – broaden your taxation, commercial and business advisory experience
• Experienced mentors – learn from highly regarded accounting and taxation professionals
• Career progression – opportunities for greater responsibility and senior advisory roles
• Potential equity pathway – longer-term partnership or ownership opportunities may be considered for the right individual
• Supportive culture – collaborative team, professional development and long-term stability

Based in Croydon, this opportunity is particularly attractive to accountants living in Melbourne's eastern, south-eastern and outer eastern suburbs

Please clearly specify your suburb of residence when applying.

If you're looking for greater client responsibility, broader advisory exposure and a genuine opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career in public practice, we'd welcome your application.