An established professional services firm is seeking an Accountant or Senior Accountant to join its Business Advisory team in Canberra. This is an excellent opportunity for a public practice professional looking to broaden their exposure beyond traditional compliance work and contribute to strategic business advisory engagements.Working closely with experienced business leaders, you will partner with a diverse portfolio of clients, helping them navigate growth, improve performance and make informed commercial decisions.
Your new role
In this role, you will become a trusted advisor to a range of privately owned businesses, supporting the delivery of high-quality accounting, taxation and advisory services. You will work across a varied client base and gain exposure to projects that extend beyond year-end compliance.Key responsibilities include:
- Managing a portfolio of business clients across a range of industries
- Preparing and reviewing financial statements and income tax returns
- Delivering management reporting, budgeting and cash flow forecasting
- Identifying business improvement opportunities and providing commercial insights
- Supporting business restructuring, growth and strategic planning initiatives
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships
- Mentoring and reviewing the work of junior team members
- Assisting senior leaders on advisory and capital-related projects
To be successful, you will bring:
- 3+ years' experience within a public practice accounting environment
- CA qualified or actively working towards completion
- Strong technical accounting and taxation capability
- Experience managing client relationships and delivering high-quality outcomes
- The ability to communicate financial information to a non-financial audience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- A proactive mindset and genuine interest in business advisory work
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Geoff now (02) 6112 7659 or e: Geoffrey.Symons@hays.com.au.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Geoff Symons
Manager | Accountancy & Finance
Hays Specialist Recruitment
(02) 6112 7659 | Geoffrey.Symons@hays.com.au #3024897
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