Senior Accountant – Private Business & Family Advisory

About the role

We are seeking a skilled Accountant with a strong focus on month end reporting to join our Private Business Family Advisory division. The successful candidate will take ownership of a few key clients as their internal management accountant as well as servicing the wider divisions tax advisory clients. This unique roll allows you to work as a management accountant within a leading accounting firm and still have exposure to tax advisory work to develop your skill set.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare payroll including deductions, redundancies and declaration of PAYG Withholding for large withholders.
• Prepare month end processes including depreciation, prepayments, accruals, intergroup invoices, and workpapers to reconcile all accounts.
• Prepare business activity statements and payroll tax returns.
• Manage clients directly where possible in respect of the collection of information, queries and delivery of month end accounts.

Who we’re after

Here are the key qualifications, skills and personal attributes we’re looking for. If you tick most of the boxes, but not all, we’d still encourage you to apply. Other capabilities you have may make you the perfect fit for the role, and we can work on filling the gaps together.

Relevant skills

As the ideal candidate, you will have:

• Business/Commerce degree majoring in Accounting
• Completed or be completing your CA/CPA qualification
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in professional services
• Solid month end accounting skills
• Ability to integrate with a team and collaborate effectively
• Ability to work autonomously and proactively
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Demonstrated ability to understand client needs and tailoring service
• Ability to use, navigate and troubleshoot common client accounting software packages (ie Quickbooks, NetSuite, Xero)
• High level of analytical and problem solving ability
• Outstanding attention to detail and time management
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

A candidate without the above qualifications may still be considered where they have significant industry experience and possess the requisite skill set.

What we offer

At Pitcher Partners we believe success is better shared. That’s why we invest in the future of everyone who works with us, and a culture that supports us all. Our inhouse leadership and professional development programs are tailored to your staff level and each explore how to lead with impact.

Join a team with heart

We actively support your health and social connection with a vibrant culture, great flexible working policy, paid parental leave, Employee Assistance program and more.

Do work with a purpose

We put a lot of energy into developing meaningful relationships with our clients and each other. It results in a level of trust that creates surprising opportunities for our business. And your career.

Bring your best ideas

We’re inspired by potential. We know there’s always a better way to do something. So we foster an environment of openness. Great ideas can come from anywhere. It all starts with listening.

Some specifics

• Flexible Work Arrangements – ‘Work Where you need to Be’ 
• Income Protection Insurance  
• Free fortnightly lunch in the office
• Discounted health insurance 
• Paid Parental Leave 
• Active social club 
• Regular sporting and team events 
• Mental health support via our Employee Assistance Program 
• Dress for your day policy 
• Modern, city-central office environment with lavish end of trip facilities 

How to apply

If you can see yourself as part of a team that’s all about people doing meaningful work, and leading with the best ideas, we want to hear from you. Submit your application via the link, if you have any questions please email Brett Beauchamp on [email protected].

Actively improving diversity in our workforce is central to our purpose, and we strongly encourage people from under-represented backgrounds to apply.

All applicants must be Australian citizens or hold a current valid Australian work visa. You may be required to provide evidence at application.