Accountant / Senior Accountant

Develop trusted client relationships, gain advisory exposure and enjoy genuine career progression. Your new company
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

About You
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

What you'll get in return

Exposure to high-value advisory engagements and commercially focused work

Clear career progression pathways within a growing professional services environment

Direct access to experienced mentors and leaders

A collaborative and high-performing team culture

Ongoing professional development and CA support

Competitive remuneration package aligned to experience

What you need to do now
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: [email protected].
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 | [email protected] #3024897