Senior Accountant
Advisory

Join our team as a Senior Accountant at PKF

• Career opportunity and progression for a senior accountant
• Great work environment & culture, WFH and office
• Competitive salary for the right candidate

The opportunity

PKF Sydney and Newcastle is seeking a senior accountant to join the business advisory services team based in Sydney. You will be working alongside a group of hard-working tax professionals. We understand the importance of a work-life balance, we are offering a permanent role within a flexible hybrid working environment.

PKF is a different sort of accounting firm. We are a mid-tier practice, and a national award-winning accounting, tax and business advisory firm with a focus on providing quality service to decision makers across a broad range of industries. With an appetite for progress, continual improvement and innovation. PKF strive to exceed our clients’ expectations by being responsive, creative and by going the extra mile to deliver superior outcomes. We embrace diversity, respect individual and cultural differences, and encourage everyone at PKF to love what they do, have fun doing it and reflect this in their working relationships.

This position is primarily responsible for assisting clients by completing much of the preparation of financial and management accounting reports. This position requires the ability to identify issues and provide solutions in a proactive manner.

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
• Study support and training
• Collaborative and inclusive working environment
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Employee referral cash bonus.

Key responsibilities

Processing and reviewing financial statements, preparation of management reports, preparation of review of BAS/IAS returns, preparation of interim financial accounts and providing tax planning proposals, preparation and analysis of management reports, preparation of tax effect accounting, analyse and review accounts, monthly payroll, payroll tax submission, FBT preparation and lodgement and financial data presentation.

This position requires a team player with excellent initiative. Ability to build trust and relationships with clients is key. Good communication and mentoring skills are necessary to provide support and training to junior staff members. You will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills.

What you need to apply

CA or CPA qualifications, up to 3-5 years' experience in a similar role. Ideal experience would be within mid-tier or Big 4 exposure, proficient in Xero and MYOB, excellent written and verbal communication.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years of taxation experience do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as an accountant?
• How many years of payroll experience do you have?
• Which of the following accounting packages are you experienced with?
• Do you have experience using Xero?

Please apply today by sending your CV to our talent acquisition specialist Georgina Youssef at [email protected]

Apply now