Senior Accountant

6 days ago

Ballarat, Victoria, Australia hyrd Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

A 20-year, fast-growing public practice in Ballarat that actually walks the talk on progression. Think: ~30+ people, young and energetic team, monthly early-finishes, a buzzing social club, and leaders who started as cadets and now sit at the table. The client base is hands-on SMEs (heaps of trade services) — family groups, companies and trusts typically turning over $1–2m — who value straight answers and proactive advice. Double-digit growth year after year means they're building for scale and want a senior anchor on the floor.

Responsibilities

  • Own a mixed portfolio across companies, trusts, partnerships and individuals.
  • Review complex work (returns, BAS/FBT, reconciliations) and keep quality tight.
  • Lead from the front: mentor juniors, set review rhythms, lift standards.
  • Be first call for clients — translate problems into practical, tax-smart solutions.
  • Team up with the Director on planning, structuring and advisory projects.
  • Front the ATO when needed and help improve processes as the firm scales.
  • Tools: modern stack with Xero at its core.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in public practice (open to less if you're a gun).
  • Strong Australian tax technical base and a calm, client-facing style.
  • You like being on site, 5 days, visible and available — the person juniors look to.
  • Proven reviewer/coach who can turn "nearly there" into "nailed it".
  • Comfortable with owner-operators and tradies; you keep it clear, not cloudy.
  • CA/CPA qualified or working towards (nice, not a deal-breaker).
  • Process-minded: you spot bottlenecks and quietly fix them.

Whats On Offer

  • Salary to match capability (flexible for the right person).
  • Real progression and credible equity pathways — not just brochure talk.
  • Lead a young, motivated team and shape how the practice scales.
  • A modern, supportive culture (leadership development, social club, monthly early-finish).
  • The chance to leave a fingerprint on systems, standards and client experience.

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