Senior Accountant

We are not like any other accounting firm – Kelly+Partners is different.

Are you the kind of person who wants to go somewhere in life. Looking for a workplace that can match your career ambition? Then we want to hear from you.

About Us

• We are a people first organisation that is strongly driven by our values and mission to help private business owners be better off.
• We are a certified Great Place to Work 3 years running – We know that our people are the most important part of our business.
• We are a B Corp – We believe in business for good.
• We will help you build a development plan aimed at supporting you to reach your career goals.
• We get regular external speakers to expand your thinking along with plenty of internal training.
• You will get direct access to clients and partners to allow you to really make a difference to people’s lives.
• Our systems are setup to allow you to work from anywhere at times that suit you. 

Why join us at Kelly+Partners?

In addition to working in an organisation that is committed to offering the best services and opportunities to both our clients and our team, you will also have access to the following benefits:

• Real and attainable career progression
• In depth mentoring by your Client Director
• Genuine commitment and access to bespoke learning and professional development
• Opportunity to have equity ownership in a growing business
• Collaborative, dynamic and engaging culture

The Opportunity

As a Senior Accountant you will be a key player in enabling Kelly+Partners’ next phase of growth. The successful applicant will become an integral part of the broader management team and will have at least 3-5+ years recent experience in a public practice environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with the Partner, Manager and the team to ensure client work is completed within the timeframe allocated.

• Be responsible for the provision of high-quality services to a portfolio of SME clients on compliance and advisory issues, financial reporting, ATO compliance, business advice, structuring, tax planning, superannuation and evaluation of client accounting systems.

• Complete income tax returns for individuals, company’s, trusts, partnerships and super funds within the assigned deadline and productivity target.

• Identify if the client has complied with the superannuation guarantee.

• Preparation of annual workers compensation reconciliations.

• Preparation of annual payroll tax reconciliations.

• Preparation of Business Activity Statements (BAS).

• Preparation of Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) returns including the calculation of liability from the information provided by the client. 

• Liaise with various statutory authorities on behalf of clients including the ATO and ASIC.

• Have expertise in the delegation and review of work and provision of mentoring and development of staff.

• Provide commitment in providing exceptional service to our clients.

To be successful in this role you will have the following skills and attributes:

• 3-5+ years’ experience in a Chartered Accounting Practice.

• Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand Certified or near completion.

• Master's or Bachelor’s degree in commerce or similar.

• Preparation of Financial Statements and BAS’s.

• Preparation of accurate financial accounts without direction and with minimal review points.