Join our team as a Senior Accountant with PKF Business Advisory
Port Stephens
We are currently seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Business Advisory Team. Whilst we say accountant in the job title, our accountants are far more than that. We are true business advisers, looking at the full spectrum of challenges a business owner is faced with. This is why more businesses choose PKF.
* Move away from compliance work and become a true business adviser.
* Builds rapport easily with colleagues and clients and develops trusting and gainful working relationships.
* Looking to work in a busy environment where you will be entrusted with a large workload whilst contributing to the overall success of the team and business.
The opportunity
We are currently seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Business Advisory Team. Whilst we say accountant in the job title, our accountants are far more than that. We are true business advisers, looking at the full spectrum of challenges a business owner is faced with. This is why more businesses choose PKF.
* Move away from compliance work and become a true business adviser.
* Builds rapport easily with colleagues and clients and develops trusting and gainful working relationships.
* Looking to work in a busy environment where you will be entrusted with a large workload whilst contributing to the overall success of the team and business.
About PKF
At PKF, we create a positive environment that enable our people to feel valued and achieve their full potential. We offer:
* Competitive remuneration package.
* Exceptional opportunity for career development and progression.
* Opportunity for secondment in PKF offices overseas.
* Flexible work arrangements.
* Work/Life balance encouraged.
* Friendly culture and team events (Christmas parties, Melbourne Cup, birthdays etc.).
* Study support and training.
* Collaborative and inclusive working environment.
* Wellbeing initiatives.
* Employee referral cash bonus.
Our team is energetic, self-motivated and dedicated to giving first-class service to our clients. We will provide a challenging but supportive environment, with exposure to a diverse cross-section of businesses, or the opportunity to specialise if preferred.
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Key responsibilities
We're looking for a Senior Accountant who wants to do more than just prepare financial statements, tax returns, BAS, FBT or payroll tax returns. We're looking for someone that goes beyond the numbers. Whilst compliance and tax planning is a service we offer our clients, they seek out our advice for much more than that. They work with us as they know that we are on their team, helping them to get closer to their goals and achieve their Future of Choice through:
* Identifying clients' needs and value-added services that we can provide to a client and understanding how to source the right person to address those needs.
* Preparing sophisticated management reports.
* Preparing financial statements, tax returns, BAS/IAS, FBT or payroll tax returns.
You'll also be involved in team training and mentoring with responsibilities to help grow your team's knowledge and contribute to the business as a whole.
We offer flexible working arrangements, an Additional day of ‘free leave’ on your birthday, a great team culture, Career mentorship from award-winning mentors, training & development second-to-none and so much more!
What you need to apply
We believe the human behind the resume is more important than the specifics of the credentials. We can teach you technical skills – we can’t teach you dedication, commitment, attention to detail and the way you show up overall.
If you don’t tick ALL of the boxes below but are keen and willing – please apply anyway!
* Ideally at least 4 years experience in business advisory services within a chartered accounting environment.
* CA / CPA Qualified (or studying).
* Strong technical knowledge.
* Excellent client interaction skills.
* Team player able to work at pace, both collaboratively and autonomously.
* Ability to meet deadlines by showing initiative and commitment.
* A great communicator able to build relationship internally and with our clients.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability with an attention to detail.
* Excellent English language skills, both verbal and written.
* Acts with integrity, honesty, trust and respect.
* Looking for a new role that comes with opportunity, challenge and a great team.
* Proficient understanding of Microsoft suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
* Be highly motivated with a strong desire to succeed.
Sounds good? Apply now by submitting your CV and cover letter.
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