Senior Insolvency Accountant

Join our team as a Senior Insolvency Accountant

• Career progression opportunities
• Negotiable salary for the right candidate
• Great team culture, Flexible working arrangements

PKF Sydney and Newcastle is looking for a Senior Accountant to join our Newcastle business recovery & insolvency team. You will be working alongside a team of professionals, which makes this a great opportunity for someone wanting to progress and develop further in your career.

The opportunity

You will be working with businesses that are in distress which can be challenging. We work with people from all walks of life and across various industries. As advisers, we have the opportunity to help business owners and people affected by a potential insolvency to minimise the damage and, in some cases, revive a failing business.

This position will require a quick learner, excellent written and verbal communication skills, organisational and time management skills are a must. You must be familiar with Xero, MYOB, Quickbooks, Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook. In insolvency, we are dealing with people at a highly emotive time in their lives and resilience and empathy are key traits that we’re looking for in our new recruit.

In return, we’ll offer you access to industry leaders to learn from. Our people have vast experience at managing corporate and personal insolvencies as well as rescuing failing businesses and getting them back on their feet and will teach you how to become an expert in your trade.

To be considered for the position, you’ll need:

• 2-5 years of corporate and personal insolvency experience
• To present a confident, professional and friendly manner
• A keen interest in a career in insolvency/restructuring/bankruptcy
• A relevant university degree
• Intention to complete post graduate qualifications CA/CPA and ARITA
• The ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Competencies in written communications and correspondence
• Attention to detail and resourceful problem-solving skills
• A team focused approach, able to work productively with all levels in the team from graduate to partner

If this sounds like you, please send your CV to [email protected] or please feel free to contact our Talent Acquisition Specialist Georgina Youssef on 0283466000 for a private discussion.

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.

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What you need to apply

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as an Insolvency Accountant?
• Have you completed a chartered accountant (CA) qualification?