Accountant and Senior Accountant – Public Practice

About the role

A Melbourne accounting and business advisory firm, recruited by Sharp & Carter, is hiring an Accountant and a Senior Accountant. The firm works in small, close-knit client teams where technical quality is the standard and advice is the goal. Both roles sit alongside a Client Advisor and an Associate Client Advisor, and both offer a clear path to greater responsibility.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements, tax returns, BAS and workpapers across companies, trusts, partnerships and individuals.
• Identify technical risks early and escalate the right matters before they reach the client.
• Respond to clients promptly and professionally, and keep the team informed on job status and timelines.
• Use technology and automation to improve accuracy and efficiency, and contribute to better templates and processes.
• Senior Accountant: review and coach Accountants (onshore and offshore), manage a client list with the Associate Client Advisor, and identify advisory and referral opportunities.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline.
• Public practice or business advisory experience preparing financial statements, tax returns and BAS across entity types.
• Accountant: CA or CPA studies commenced, or intention to start; Senior Accountant: CA or CPA qualified, or close to completion.
• Curious, accountable and open to feedback, with clear, professional communication.

Required skills

• Cloud accounting, tax and practice management systems, and strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Working knowledge of GST, trust distributions, dividend imputation, Division 7A, CGT and superannuation.
• Senior Accountant: deep technical knowledge of CGT concessions and rollovers, Division 7A, trust distributions, streaming, group structuring, tax planning, hire purchase and leases, and state-based taxes.

What we offer

• Flexible working and a culture without micromanagement.
• Monthly 1:1s, a tailored career plan, an annual education allowance and mindset coaching.
• Wellbeing and family-friendly support, including parental leave for all parents and flexible return-to-work options.
• A modern Melbourne office with end-of-trip facilities and secure parking.